That header does not replace the cat, it bolts to your original cat. Get some PB Blaster or Kroil and a propane torch will help get those rusted bolts off. You don't need some special $1000 tool to drill out those bolts either should you have to, you can do it with a regular drill. It'll take longer and been a pain in the *** but its doable.

 

One of the reasons for the increase in costs of DC versus OBX, is DC has been carb certified, OBX is not. THe cost of having and keeping the header carb approved is added to the price. But of course that isn't the only reasons.

 

that's what i was thinking too

 

I'd go with spaz's Kroil stuff or PB blaster ..... torch as a last option. The bolts will be rusted no matter what year the car is .... the heat causes rust very quickly.

 

I got my whole exhaust on ebay for my accord and its fine. i use the stock cat right now (yes i know it restricts it a tad). I like it a lot. i have to say there aint mush low end power but it definately helps when vtec kicks in. I wish i could do a name brand part like greddy but i guess im a cheap ***. lol

 

so i'm kinda new around here, but i have been thinking about picking up the DC Sports headers for awhile. i just want to know if they are difficult to put on, or if i need any exotic tools before i jump into it. thanx in advance.

 

No exotic tools. Just a socket set, a breaker bar, some PB Blaster or Kroil as recommended above, and some gloves (unless you like to bleed.) Oh yeah, and some patience. Some beer wouldn't hurt. And some earplugs for any nearby children so they don't hear you uttering 4 letter words.

It is possible you may need a propane torch, a floor jack, and some jackstands (or ramps)

 

An impact gun would help more than the breaker bar, but both are desired. The impact gun works in tighter spaces.

 

I would consider an impact gun "exotic."
How in the crap can an impact gun work in tighter spaces than a socket & a small breaker bar?

 

An electric impact gun isn't too big a deal. If you are under the car with it on jackstands, I'd be concerned about pulling it off the stands using a bar, and also you may not have much room with the ground there and all.

Note that the impact gun needs "exotic" sockets ..... hardened.