Thinking about header upgrades

[Zmatt]

So my Dad says that my header needs replacing. I looked aorund on car part and stock headers cost $115 from the junk yard. That sounded a bit high so I checked the vendor review section and found k2 motors and they have new headers for $90.

http://www.k2motor.com/hh2-acd90-dk.html

What do you guys think? Is this a quality part? Will it improve my performance? Or should I look elsehwere.

[JoshM]

Not great quality, but if you replace the gaskets that come with the header you should be all right.

[F20A CB7]

Get it! Ull gain more of performace over oem exhuast mani, shit only 90 beans ull feel a diff somewhere in the rpm, only you would kno/feel the diff since ur the daily driver.

But shit 115 for a jy mani, that's a rip.

[Zmatt]

Not great quality, but if you replace the gaskets that come with the header you should be all right.

is there a specific brand or model of after market header that you would recommend? If not are there certain things that i need to look for in a good header? back to the one I posted, you said that replacing the gasket would be a good idea, did you mean replace it with an oem gasket or another after market one?

Also, what is a good price for a header anyways? the thread about upgrades to the stock engine listed prices that were much lower than car part listed so I guess that parts aren't as common as they used to be. Then again there are at least 30 CB7s in town, so it's not like there is a shortage of them out there.

Sorry for all the questions. i just want to be sure I make the right decision. I understand that intake and exhaust are very important in performance and I thought this was a great opportunity.

[JoshM]

is there a specific brand or model of after market header that you would recommend?

DC is a good brand.
But, if you want the best, go with Bisi.
http://bisimoto.net/store/index.php?...Path=3_8_77_81

Both a quite a bit more than the $90 one you want, but they are both MUCH better.

[Zmatt]

The bisi one is more than i want to pay for an engine that i will just swap out anyways. I'm guessing DC is cheaper than bisi? Where can I find them? I Googled it but I don't know who is legit and who will scam me.

[JoshM]

I'm guessing DC is cheaper than bisi? Where can I find them?

eBay.

[90-JDMCB7]

So my Dad says that my header needs replacing. I looked aorund on car part and stock headers cost $115 from the junk yard. That sounded a bit high so I checked the vendor review section and found k2 motors and they have new headers for $90.

http://www.k2motor.com/hh2-acd90-dk.html

What do you guys think? Is this a quality part? Will it improve my performance? Or should I look elsehwere.

You could probably get that same cheap header on ebay for 40 bucks...it is just a basic design.....as someone stated, if you want a good quality header go with the Bisi header. Alot of engineering and design go into a "great" header....and thats what set it apart from your basic decent header.

Some aftermarket headers have been known to perform less than your regular stock header, so choose wisely if performance is what your are seeking and not just looks. I know for a fact the H22 header (and you are prolly talking about a F22 header...but as an example)...price can rnage from 100 bucks to around 1200...so you get what you pay for, take your time and choose wisely and make the first purchase your last purchase.

[Zmatt]

How about this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DC-Sp...%3A1|72%3A1171

[90-JDMCB7]

How about this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DC-Sp...%3A1|72%3A1171

I like that one....I have had it before on my H22 and my F22....IMO they are over priced though, and usually they dont have a 2 1/2 collector, which is a good feature to have on a header, but not a necessity.

I am not sure what Bisi sells his for...but if its only a few dollars more...it is worth every penny!

[JoshM]

I am not sure what Bisi sells his for...but if its only a few dollars more...it is worth every penny!

Starts at $850.

[90-JDMCB7]

Starts at $850.

Hey...I say if you want a header to do what it do...you gotta pay the fee ....honestly I feel safe in saying that a DC sports header will not out perform a stock A6 header...but thats just my opinion...I dont have dyno sheets to prove it, but I am sure there are some out there.

I know personally I have wasted a ton of money on trying parts only to be let down, and wishing I had of just saved and got the good stuff the first time around.

[nate'sCB7]

buying the good stuff first is the sensable thing to do but takes all the fun outta messin with your car!

[Zmatt]

That's the truth. I want to make an informed decision and get the best bang for buck here. If it takes $850 to get improved header performance then forget it, I'll just get a basic one. I intend to do an H22 or F20b swap out next year anyways so spending $850 on something that wont last me long seems kind of stupid.

Anyways on to my car. I also need the brushings replaced (whatever those are). What do I need to know about those? What is involved in replacing them and how much do should I expect to pay? Sorry these questions are so stupid. I checked wikipedia and it couldn't tell me.

[90-JDMCB7]

Wow.....and you think my suggestions are stupid...just trying to save you money in the long run dude....but I understand, I don't have 800 bucks to drop on a header either!

Just wait and spend that money on a H22 then!