J2000

ive read alot of feedback on dc headers and mostly everybody thinks that they are garbage....i just picked up a 4-1 set...
are there any gains?
which headers are better than dc headers?
thanks

zeeman

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i'm gunna say any header is better than a DC header...from my experiences with them.
I'd use a JG edelbrock w/2.5" collector mod, vibrand j-spec (which i am using right now), JDM ITR 4-1, or even a megan header before i ever dared even think about putting another DC header on my car.
I didn't notice too much of a gain (on the precision power measuring tool known as the butt dyno) after my DC header install, i was less than impressed, especially with the fact that it corroded to **** in less than a year.

imported_djtrini

I agree with Zeeman, I honestly felt more of a gain with the FREE Ractive header I got on my 99 Integra GSR than I did compared to the DC 4-1 design header.

4-2-1 design headers I like better, more usable power from what it gains you in your power band (midrange) where as 4-1 designs you notice more gains in your higher RPM band.

Just my 2 cents.

imported_t_dot_SiR

dc = garbage

they are only good when you get pull'd over... because they have a C.A.R.B tag hahahahhaha......... cops will say its approved

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

thats the difference between a $400 header and a $900 header.
If you're gunna spend that much screw the Rage, plenty of other sexy choices, RMF, DTR, SMSP, Hytech.

imported_InVaDeR_HB

I agree with the statement DC= garbage

and the ceramic header starts to rust very quickly

anyone want a DC 4-1 b-series ceramic header $80??? PM me lol

it may be better than stock (not by much), looks better but thats about it!!!lol......LMK

Mugen Power

wow. my boy made 201whp on a dynojet, in the summer, thru a cat, using a 4-2-1 j-spec on his built C1. don't get fooled thinking the rage is much better. its a good header, but, not worth the extra $500. so many people dis the Vibrant and big up the Rage, yet i'm sure these people that voice their opinions have NEVER used either header. i've had both the Vibrant 4-2-1 j-spec & currently run the jg/edelbrock w/2.5" collector. without the proper supporting mods, the results are similar. the only headers i have seen make rediculous power are custom Hytech or SMS, RMF and SSR SS. u know, the REAL ****. not the bootlegged, 90% similar $850 copies.

trigga

vibrant best bang for the buck.

imported_L_K

wat do you guys think about megan racing one? its 4-2-1 with a 2.5" outlet.

Mugen Power

from what i remember, there is no 4-2-1 Megan w/2.5" collector. you must be thinking 4-1, or, it was advertised incorrectly. the 4-2-1 has a 2" collector....unless they redesigned the old 4-2-1

imported_L_K

sorry, i meant to type 4-1, so any opinions? and would rage small tube worth the extra $500?