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Old May 19, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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im thinking about putting headers on my xa but i want to know if anyone who has have had any emissions issues?
Old May 19, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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its header and no emissions issues what so ever...
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and you're not in california so CARB laws shouldn't worry you.
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yeah, only the tC and the 08+ xB has the catalytic convertor in the exhaust manifold collector. on the xA/xB it is further down the exhaust piping, like it is on most cars.

does it have primary and secondary o2 sensors to detect if the cat is present and working like the tC does? (i might be doing exhaust on my gf's xA.
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does it have primary and secondary o2 sensors to detect if the cat is present and working like the tC does? (i might be doing exhaust on my gf's xA.
Yes it does.
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which brands of header is decent but won't cost a arm and a leg ? I see DC is on the more higher priced header .I just want something that is good but still last.
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probably OBX or Strup...
Old May 19, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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www.wesellcarparts.com

they have a pretty good selection of exhaust parts for the xA. i want to get the weapon-r header for my gf's xA.
Old May 19, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by draxcaliber
www.wesellcarparts.com

they have a pretty good selection of exhaust parts for the xA. i want to get the weapon-r header for my gf's xA.
Put ur order in now to get on the list. Weapon R is very backed up on orders and there's about a 2 week waiting period right now for them.....Mine's suppose to get here for Friday.
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Strup. It's a work of art. I could have installed it with my eyes closed - almost
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thats a real artsy photo i like it alot
Old May 21, 2008 | 01:33 AM
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I have the Weapon R header in stock right now. $299.99 SHIPPED. It has been dyno proven to alone give 11hp without any other mods. you would be seeming more with intake and exhaust. Check out the site, it should only take a few days to get to you if your interested.
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Well that's for the tC right? I don't think any parts fro the xA will make any real gains over 5-6 hp.
Old May 21, 2008 | 02:48 AM
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No the xA and xB header from WeaponR was dyno'd to show around 11hp.
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Originally Posted by SCISPEED
No the xA and xB header from WeaponR was dyno'd to show around 11hp.
Got me all interested and wanting to throw these on... Went to the Weapon R site and to my disappointment I see, "Not Carb Legal"....
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CARB legal only affects you if you live in CALF right
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Originally Posted by vanlambert
CARB legal only affects you if you live in CALF right

Thats correct! CARB legal is really only important for people living in California. We are also located in MD also. We only have VEIP inspections here and they just plug into your OBDII port. As long as your not throwig a check engine light, you pass. LOL.
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Originally Posted by SCISPEED
Originally Posted by vanlambert
CARB legal only affects you if you live in CALF right

Thats correct! CARB legal is really only important for people living in California. We are also located in MD also. We only have VEIP inspections here and they just plug into your OBDII port. As long as your not throwig a check engine light, you pass. LOL.
Muahahaha.... Interesting.... Gonna have to let that marinate then... =)

But dang, this is straight from the Weapon R site...

"Weapon*R Street Header was designed to increase Horsepower & Torque. This is ideal header for all the people who are into weekend competition racing and yet drive thier car on a daily basis. ( NOT 50 State Legal ) Designed, Research and Development on Weapon*R's Dynapack Dyno. OFFROAD USE ONLY NOT LEGAL FOR USE ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS"

I can't seem to unwrap my brain around that... Don't want to have to search for "those" kinda inspection shops...
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They have to put that disclaimer legally. As long as you are not throwing a check engine you will be fine.

People in CA have to worry because police officers can do visual inspections under modified cars hoods. They are trained what to look for too.

Most header and headers are technically for "off road use" If a header doesnt come with a secondary O2 bung you can either have one welded on at a muffler shop or you can use a few O2 sensor tricks.
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Originally Posted by SCISPEED
They have to put that disclaimer legally. As long as you are not throwing a check engine you will be fine.

People in CA have to worry because police officers can do visual inspections under modified cars hoods. They are trained what to look for too.

Most header and headers are technically for "off road use" If a header doesnt come with a secondary O2 bung you can either have one welded on at a muffler shop or you can use a few O2 sensor tricks.
So if the check engine light comes on then you take refunds? hahahah...



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