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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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Hello...I'm looking for some headers but i hear that DC is not good i heard they crack or what ever but I just wanted to know if there anyting else out ther are soon to be
Old Feb 10, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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I haven't heard of them cracking, but they do throw a CEL. The headers are good aside from this little problem. However, if you're sour on DC headers, then you might check out http://www.tctunerz.com. They have a performance header, but I haven't heard any reviews about.

I did hear that DC sports is trying to come out with a performance header that won't throw a CEL. My suggestion is to wait and see what comes out. A lot of people are complaining about throwing a CEL, so I think all the companies that make headers are trying to correct that problem.
Old Mar 3, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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That's bc it deletes the cat, but there is a way around this now with the spark plug anti foulers
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 04:46 AM
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yeah I just read that. have you tried it.
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 08:06 AM
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Not yet, but next week when my dc comes in! Planning on posting a step by step install of the dc with pics too so stay tuned!
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 12:39 AM
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and this definitely voids any warranty right?
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 01:11 AM
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probaby on your exhaust system
They have to prove that the part caused the damage to void your warranty
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 01:39 AM
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alphawerks makes a good header but its costly. If you research it you might get it for $500
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 04:04 AM
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alphwerks claims there header does not throw a cel
http://www.alphawerks.com/alpha_frameset_headers.htm
Old Mar 7, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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I tried the anti-foulers, aka non-foulers, but I had trouble removing the sensor, so then I tried to remove the piping and had trouble removing the bolts.

Does anyone have a remedy for removing "hard to remove" bolts or sensors?
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hard to remove or they melted in??
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by KYBoy
alphwerks claims there header does not throw a cel
http://www.alphawerks.com/alpha_frameset_headers.htm
anyone would be stupid to pay $600 for a header when all of the other ones with a similar setup are between $300-400.
Old Mar 10, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by KYBoy
alphwerks claims there header does not throw a cel
http://www.alphawerks.com/alpha_frameset_headers.htm
anyone would be stupid to pay $600 for a header when all of the other ones with a similar setup are between $300-400.
Well if you people did some damn research you might see that you can find the header for $450.
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when i installed my DC headers yesterday they had trouble getting the O2 sensor out and i almost had to buy a new one...$200 for a sensor!.. they ended up getting it out and had to re-thread it....i was NOT happy...oh and beside making my car sound like ____ the headers definately make a good difference in performance...for $300 not bad at all.....now i just need a good cat-back to clean up the exhaust note...
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 02:42 AM
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f1nch - please let me know how that sound issue gets resolved I really am worried my car will sound bad once I get this.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 02:48 AM
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We also offer another type of header besides DC Sports that has a Cat installed
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 04:52 AM
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any release date yet on when the S-piipe will be ready to be shipped w/ the rest of the exhaust...this is why i am leaning towards you guys and not the upcoming magnaflow...they didnt mention anything about the S-pipe...
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ScionBandit
hard to remove or they melted in??
No they're not melted. I'm thinking a little liquid wrench might loosen them up?

I have more time this weekend to focus.
Old Mar 13, 2005 | 04:59 AM
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Does anyone have the Megan header from Creative yet? I'd like to see a dyno and hear an sound clip since it has the pre-cat..
Old Mar 14, 2005 | 04:41 AM
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Got the anti-foulers in, and it seems to be working. It's been a day. I reset the ECU and everything.



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