hey all, lookin at some ebay headers for $80, I was wondering if I would notice any gains compared to stock? Or are headers just for looks? Thanks

 

there is a small amount of gain, like 2 hp. However, it only increases high-end hp, and it actually decreases low end torque/hp, of which you dont have much to spare. I mean, 90% of your time is spent in the low rpms, not the high rpms.
but its up to you, really.

 

^ I agree. You won't notice any power gain until the upper RPM's (If you notice it at all.) And don't buy those eBay headers, they won't last a year. If you want to buy cheap headers, buy Megan or OBX

 

agreex3

headers would be a waste of money for a daily driver, but makes a mean sound if you have one on though ha

 

i dunno 32WHP increase on my CL type S for $150 wasn't a bad purchase......granted most of it is at the top but it shaved .8 second off of my 0-60 times 6.5 down to 5.7 :P so I would definately say they were worth it :P

 

32 whp?
sorry if i call bs on this, but id like to see a dyno chart before ill believe you got 32whp from headers alone...
there had to have been other factors...

 

x2 ...... I'm getting about that gain from EVERYTHING on my car.

 

x2. I would like to see a dyno for that too, before and after.

 

32 WHP on an Acura CL type S already pushing 260 HP stock. I think that is fairly beleivable.
However, a header on a 4cyl Accord is not going to add anything like that. maybe 1 or 2 hp I would guess.

 

funny you should ask such a thing because I happen to have just such a chart :P i will post it when i get home