Header question, pipe location

[js593]

Since i have AC in my cb, and i have a header on there already, im sick of it, it keeps leaking, and im having nothing but problems. Ive decided when i get some spare cash, im going to buy an oBX header off ebay. Its ceramic coated and comes with the downpipe. My question is the following, when purchasing a header, it should be 1-4-2-3 correct? meaning 1-4 go in outlet 1, and 2-3 go into outlet 2. Im sick of the bent over ac line, so im going to fix this permanantly.

Here is the link, specifically for viewing the product to make sure its the right one.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/HEADER-90-93-HOND...ayphotohosting

thanks.

[smokeeey420]

if it leaks it might not be the header it self but, the gaskets.

did you put gasket sealer on it????

did you let the gakset sealer set before you started the car???

i would 1st use new gaskets then redo it with sealer then if all fails.
buy a new one. gl

[Pandemic]

Megan is better

clicky

[deevergote]

They're both fairly cheap in terms of quality. I do prefer Megan myself though.


There are 2 types of header designs. 4-2-1, and 4-1. Both will work. the first is better for low-end power, the last for high end. With the dinky collectors on either, it won't matter much.

Most cheapies are 4-2-1 anyway (which is what you were trying to describe)

[Losiracer2]

I would say try and find a DC header, they're MUCH better quality, I've had mine since May 2005 on there w/ the same gasket, and there are NO leaks and the welds aren't cracking or anything like those ebay ones do. I paid 225 off ebay for my ceramic coated header. It's well worth it man, just picture how many times you've tried to fix your header by taking it all apart just to replace that gasket in there...no one paid you to do that right? So get a DC and have no hassle.

[js593]

Well i can get a Megan racing header for 299 locally, but i seen them way cheaper on ebay. DC ceramics for 369 locally... again way cheaper on ebay.. i dunno which route to go.

[hondamcr1]

I honestly like the stock EX header myself. Everyone's talking about how such and such header lasted them 2 years. The stock ones have lasted 15+ years. You can't match Honda quality. Not sure if yours can be fixed, but whatever you like you should get. That ebay one should work.

[deevergote]

The stock EX header (the tubular F22A4 design) is a very good piece. The primaries are a bit more narrow than the aftermarket ones, I believe, but that makes for a bit more low-end power. The F22A exhaust ports are fairly restrictive in stock form (they can do well with some porting) so the narrow runners of the stock header aren't a major drawback.

DC is decent quality, I'll agree. However, the power those headers make generally don't justify the extra cost over Megan and OBX (and I believe OBX is even CARB exempt, for the CA guys)

OBX/Megan are great for the price. They aren't amazing performers, but not significantly worse than the DC. The best thing to do is have some headwork done, and shell out the dough for a Bisimoto header (which should be available soon). The Bisimoto header will be the ONLY F22A header to make any significant power.

[ChillPhatCat]

I bought this header on Ebay and it turned out to be a Megan Header... I dunno if they just sell whatever the cheapest header is at the time, but it's quite decent quality for the price IMO.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=330203094443

BTW thanks to Deever for showin me this site (been on Hondahookup for 6 years)... you guys have a lot of great info on here.

[91-accord]

What about the JVT brand (I think that's pretty new)? Kamikaze brand from Andy's auto sport? Anyone know about these?

[js593]

I bought this header on Ebay and it turned out to be a Megan Header... I dunno if they just sell whatever the cheapest header is at the time, but it's quite decent quality for the price IMO.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=330203094443

BTW thanks to Deever for showin me this site (been on Hondahookup for 6 years)... you guys have a lot of great info on here.

Thats the one i am having difficulty with... same damn header, same seller too. Maybe i just got a lemon...

[C91BLX7]

Thats the one i am having difficulty with... same damn header, same seller too. Maybe i just got a lemon...

Have you tried making a "liquid gasket" yet?

[js593]

Have you tried making a "liquid gasket" yet?

A what? (i guess not?)

[C91BLX7]

A what? (i guess not?)

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...=header+gasket

[Camurai]

What about the JVT brand (I think that's pretty new)? Kamikaze brand from Andy's auto sport? Anyone know about these?

I believe HondaFan81 is running a Kamikaze 4-1 header on his Red Project and he stated the quality is sub-par.