just installed headers ... is it just me? - Honda Prelude Forum

abavus · 02-04-2003, 08:04 PM

Before installing my dc headers today (ceramic) I had aem cai, apexi ws exhaust, and aem pullies - was I supposed to feel a big increase in sound/hp ... anything? the only thing I notice is the burning smell - can ppl with similar setup tell me if this is normal or should I really feel a difference. I know i did when i just had cai and exhaust and I added the pulleys, but this is not worth the 320+ i spent on it ...

big blue h22 · 02-04-2003, 08:22 PM

thats normally what dc header owners say, mine did the same, didn't notice any performance, but i noticed a sound difference at vtec though, sounded meaner.

tritonlude · 02-04-2003, 08:23 PM

haha, same setup here, headers didnt do crap either. its not just you. haha, burning prob from excess lube from loosining bolts. try to get a vafc and tune it.

abavus · 02-04-2003, 08:38 PM

so yall think vafc is next in line? will it be easy to install myself and then take it to get tuned or should i let them gimp me on installation charges too? i just want to see some gains havent seen em since i got the cai!

abavus · 02-04-2003, 08:42 PM

on another note - i do love how the car sounds and the headers didn't change it that much but ... would adding that test pipe mess everything up? i really like how the car sounds now with this setup and i heard my car might sound like a farty civic if i get that test pipe.

LuDe2K1 · 02-04-2003, 08:55 PM

Yes.. you don't really notice the gains... If you want a noticeably gain..go turbo!!

then you'll notice it..

axio · 02-04-2003, 09:41 PM

Me too. Waste of $380 in my opinion. No gains whatsoever.

obrigado · 02-04-2003, 10:24 PM

At least you didn't get mugen...waste of $950 dollars.

I still want one, though.

trulegend · 02-04-2003, 10:34 PM

i got a kamikaze jet coated i did not feel JACK shlT but the sound is AMAZING

UZ 2 B AUTO · 02-04-2003, 10:57 PM

how much was it to get it jet coated?

01ludesh · 02-04-2003, 11:10 PM

my car has I/E and ive driven another lude with I/H/E and the sound is VERY noticeable....the one with header sounds soooo much smoother....mine just sounds like raspy and like a fart can

btw i have a greddy EVO

thepreludedude · 02-04-2003, 11:21 PM

i just bought a neuspeed header (waiting for fedex). does anyone have this, or know anything about it. thanks

elppa · 02-04-2003, 11:21 PM

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Originally posted by abavus
on another note - i do love how the car sounds and the headers didn't change it that much but ... would adding that test pipe mess everything up? i really like how the car sounds now with this setup and i heard my car might sound like a farty civic if i get that test pipe.

So does anyone has the answer for this question. I 'm curious also. If adding test pipes would make your car worse.

kamikaze · 02-04-2003, 11:43 PM

if you add a test pipe you'll need a new muffler, the stock muffler WON'T do! i got a new muffler and everything sounds great!

DeadFish · 02-05-2003, 12:00 AM

wow! I was really surprised by some of the posts in this thread.
It seems like no one saw any gains from their DC Headers?!! How is that possible... I have been waiting to buy these and my exhaust (apexi WS) at the same time... now Im thinking well screw it.. Ill go with just the exhaust now!?

I am so confused. Please enlighten me further.. before my wallet gets lighter.

Hawks10 · 02-05-2003, 12:22 AM

The 5th gen header is good in stock form...so getting a DC header is going to be like getting a nicer looking stock header!! You wont see gains, just a better apearance and sound...

LUDExCONDUCT · 02-05-2003, 12:28 AM

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Originally posted by abavus
on another note - i do love how the car sounds and the headers didn't change it that much but ... would adding that test pipe mess everything up? i really like how the car sounds now with this setup and i heard my car might sound like a farty civic if i get that test pipe.

sumone correct me if im jes talking out my a$$ here...but you'd want to stay away from the test pipe unless yer turbo'd or something...with basic bolt ons...its not good to loose too much back preassure

abavus · 02-05-2003, 12:38 AM

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Originally posted by DeadFish
wow! I was really surprised by some of the posts in this thread.
It seems like no one saw any gains from their DC Headers?!! How is that possible... I have been waiting to buy these and my exhaust (apexi WS) at the same time... now Im thinking well screw it.. Ill go with just the exhaust now!?

I am so confused. Please enlighten me further.. before my wallet gets lighter.

i can tell you for a fact man, i had aem cai and apexi ws before i put in the headers and pulleys - i put the pulleys in first and noticed gains, at same time lights were dimming at idle but that's no biggie - i added headers today and I honestly cannot tell a difference

sandiegan · 02-05-2003, 12:47 AM

soo... the consensus would be that someone who has not bought headers should not waste the money.

unless maybe it is moogen

abavus · 02-05-2003, 12:52 AM

seems to bet that way although ppl have also said that now if i get a vafc and do some decent tuning those headers will make it all better