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    Header recommendations (f22)

    Looking for recommendations on a decent header for an f22 motor. I replaced the whole exhaust system a few months ago and everything has been fine, but I have developed a leak between the header and the collector.

    I tried a few different types of gaskets, but all seem to blow out within a few months. I checked the gasket surfaces with a straight edge and they were almost dead on. Im thinking it just has something to do with the shitty header design. so i would like to replace it in the upcoming months.

    Anyone have any experiences with these? i have a feeling the dc one is probably the best, and has a different gasket design which I like. I do however have an OBX muffler, and that has held up really well. I also had pacesetter headers for my pickup, so Im pretty much undecided lol.

    Heres what Im looking at

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-Sports-4-...29e3f0&vxp=mtr

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/PaceSetter-H...60336f&vxp=mtr

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-Racing-E...018e64&vxp=mtr

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRELUDE-92-9...08808c&vxp=mtr
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    #2
    I'd go Megan before DC anyday. I had a Megan and the fitment was perfect, lasted long, and I didn't blow the gasket. Megan are known for that though, so I sprayed copper gasket stuff on it and it worked till the car was totaled. Same design as DC and half the price. OBX would be fine too I assume, I have the greddy evo catback and done its job. If you have the money just get a damn Bisimoto header and weld the pipes shut on the collector.

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      #3
      This is the one I've had lots of uck with.

      http://www.jegs.com/i/Percy%26%23039...68017/10002/-1

      This one has been a lot less reliable. I replaced it 4 times in 6 months before finally switching to the one above.

      http://www.jegs.com/i/Percy%26%23039...66017/10002/-1
      My Members' Ride Thread - It's a marathon build, not a sprint. But keep me honest on the update frequency!

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        #4
        I'm running a generic "Ebay" header with a 2.5" collector welded onto the down pipe.





        Originally posted by Mishakol129
        Do not disrespect my intelligence. I am the smartest person I know : )

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          #5
          Originally posted by dj_ender View Post
          I'm running a generic "Ebay" header with a 2.5" collector welded onto the down pipe.
          Where did you get the flex pipe and the rest that's after the collector?
          Bought from: Night Wolf, bassrock234, sonikaccord, 904drACCORDMANG

          92 Accord, F23a franken-engine, N/A forever.

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            #6
            Ebay as well.
            Originally posted by Mishakol129
            Do not disrespect my intelligence. I am the smartest person I know : )

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              #7
              Originally posted by Jarrett View Post
              This is the one I've had lots of uck with.

              http://www.jegs.com/i/Percy%26%23039...68017/10002/-1

              This one has been a lot less reliable. I replaced it 4 times in 6 months before finally switching to the one above.

              http://www.jegs.com/i/Percy%26%23039...66017/10002/-1

              Yeah I bought the aluminum one. Lasted 2 months then melted out. Unfortunately i already ordered another aluminum one so I will try copper spray a gasket on it this time and then if it blows out order the carbon one. If that blows out I may lookin into the megan header or dc sports.

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                Originally posted by dj_ender View Post
                I'm running a generic "Ebay" header with a 2.5" collector welded onto the down pipe.





                thats the header i have. It didnt clear the front sub frame either so I had to hammer it out. maybe the one I bought was defective

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                  #9
                  Let me guess, a DNA header?
                  Originally posted by Mishakol129
                  Do not disrespect my intelligence. I am the smartest person I know : )

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by dj_ender View Post
                    Let me guess, a DNA header?
                    It was branded as Manzo performance, came in an M2 box, so def some ebay knock off

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                      #11
                      Probably the same design. My old header used to contact the cross member too, and I had to make room as well. This header hugs the block and oil pan very well.
                      Originally posted by Mishakol129
                      Do not disrespect my intelligence. I am the smartest person I know : )

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by dj_ender View Post
                        Probably the same design. My old header used to contact the cross member too, and I had to make room as well. This header hugs the block and oil pan very well.
                        Yeah its not too bad! Just tired of my car smelling and sounding like ass lol.

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                          #13
                          the DNA motoring header back kit I got was decent besides being bunk t304(piping) and the fart cannon and resonator. The header fit properly, never had gasket issues (but i used copper tack) and an OEM mls exhaust gasket. just had to bump the nuts again after a few heat cycles.
                          Um it was 63mm mandrel bent, so a hair under 2.5" flanges were good and the hangers. After putting in a magnaflow stock cat replacement and a new muffler it was all good. If youre dropped any be prepared for the downpipe to be squashed into ovals though.

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                            #14
                            I also want to add that the ceramic DC headers like to crack on the primaries.

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                              What do you call that fitting for the o2 sensor? @ djdubstep

                              My flex pipe is shot and I would love to weld something on there to replace but the sensor is way too close.
                              Originally posted by cb7dazz
                              And you're english is much better than some people on this board and it's their primary language.
                              Originally posted by Jarrett
                              ...for example

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