View Full Version : JVT Racing Header *Updated w/ Dyno*
Keeshwah 09-12-2007, 12:19 AM Just got my new toy from my sponsor. Hoping to have the install and dyno done this weekend, weather permitting. Here's a pic of the header. If anyone wants any other pics let me know.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/Diamond4D/DSCF1752.jpg
More pics:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/Diamond4D/JVT%20Racing/IMG_0539.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/Diamond4D/JVT%20Racing/IMG_0541.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/Diamond4D/JVT%20Racing/IMG_0538.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/Diamond4D/JVT%20Racing/IMG_0543e.jpg
Will hopefully get it dynoed this weekend.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/Diamond4D/JVT%20Racing/Dyno.jpg
160ftlbs/150 hp
Completely stock except for the header.
nice.. let me know how it goes.. i made a thread about this header and saw an actual jvt header in one of my friends rides.. nice quality and finish.
looks better than my megan header. lol.
Keeshwah 09-18-2007, 04:31 PM Updated first post.
Nychold 09-18-2007, 06:21 PM How's it feel and sound? Any issues installing it, other than the one nearly impossible to remove bolt and CEL fix?
Keeshwah 09-18-2007, 06:30 PM I had lots of issues, none do to this particular header. I beat the crap out of the bolt. I ended up using a hammer and a bolt-out socket to get it out. Then I stripped a nut from too much torque.
The kit included a new gasket and 2 bolts for connecting the header to the s-pipe. I initially installed them and they work fine but there were 2 things that made me re-use the original bolts. 1. My dad mentioned a similar bolt on our pool filter used to make sure the bolts didn't back out. 2. I didn't like that the included bolts barely made it through the flange. As you can see with the stock bolts they stick through a good 1/2 inch.
I'm sure the included bolts would have worked just fine and they installed alright. I haven't driven the car too much, had to speed off to work so I don't have a real good feel for the gains yet. My first impressions are that I feel some more torque really low end, like 2k-3k. I also have some more 3k-4k in 5th gear. Makes passing a little more fun. Exhaust is definitely louder. I heard a little rasp 3k-4k but the more I drove the less I heard it. I should be getting their s-pipe shortly and I'll have info on that once I get it installed.
Keeshwah 09-23-2007, 12:53 AM Updated first post.
SoccerBoy_AP 09-24-2007, 12:31 AM New header = two words
Jet Hot
Keeshwah 09-24-2007, 02:08 PM Yes, especially since I didn't know that if you don't wipe it down it gets ugly. Maybe after I pay some bills, upholster my dash, and by new amps... lol
2_much_tc 09-24-2007, 11:55 PM any info on where to get this header? price?
Keeshwah 09-25-2007, 12:31 AM you can call jvt or get it on ebay. its on ebay for $160.
Keeshwah 09-25-2007, 12:38 AM they also have an s-pipe but i havent gotten that yet, I'll have pics and dyno for that as well as soon as i get it.
TongMan 09-25-2007, 08:59 AM So silver and new...is it turning gold yet?
Keeshwah 09-25-2007, 11:57 AM Ya not as shiny anymore. :(
Pilmo 09-25-2007, 02:11 PM is this a 4-2-1 or just a 4-1
so how much horsepower gain did u get
captainlaziness 09-25-2007, 02:13 PM That's a 4-1.
Keeshwah 09-25-2007, 02:54 PM i didn't do a before dyno because it would have cost more than the header. the car is completely stock other than the header so the gains are comparable to other headers.
chicotunner07 11-02-2007, 12:40 PM any pics of what it looks like a couple weeks later??
Keeshwah 11-02-2007, 03:57 PM any pics of what it looks like a couple weeks later??
I'll get you one. It looks worse than it should because I didn't know to wipe it down before turning the engine on. If you don't wipe it and grease and finger prints on it gets burned in and makes it look worse.
SoccerBoy_AP 11-02-2007, 04:06 PM Ya not as shiny anymore. :(
should have got it coated....
Keeshwah 11-02-2007, 04:08 PM Ya not as shiny anymore. :(
should have got it coated....
Perhaps, but I'm going FI in the spring so it's temporary in any case. I'll save my coating money for when I start making some real heat.
CSUnited14 02-07-2008, 02:34 AM Hows the header working out for you still?
Keeshwah 02-07-2008, 03:02 AM Still on there until spring :) A gasket that came with the s-pipe broke but thats been my only issue so far.
CSUnited14 02-07-2008, 03:50 AM man i want a header just no rasp and i really dont want to get a bigger res on my mid lol im stuck in a hard place
Keeshwah 02-07-2008, 02:03 PM I have no rasp in this setup currently. If it's installed correctly you'll be fine.
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