Alright, I'm kinda dead set on getting the DC sport header. Im looking for a nice full exhaust that would match up to it. I was thinking about the MagnaFlow exhaust, or even the Creative Compact full custom exhaust. Im just lost when it comes to exhausts. If anyone could help that would be great, and if the DC sport header is a good choice? Any info would be great. Thanks.

 

Whatever you decide on make sure to add a resonator. I had rasp w/ stock exhaust and the AW header. I added a 30" peforated core resonator today and it eliminated all of the rasp. The stock resonator cant handle the extra flow of a header.

 

ive heared reports of the DC header rusting. the best one would probably be the MMW one, but its pricey. the 2nd best and probably best for the cash is Alphawerks. good luck on the exhaust since i thinking everybody running a header and exhaust seem to have a raspy tone

 

I don't have rasp.... it all depends on mufflers.

 

Wedrivescions has posted now where is zero? Lol
Well if zero were here he would say creative compacts exhaust inserts is another solution

 

LoL.... the trend is noticed!!!!

This is WeDriveScions and Zero... summed up....



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Unfortunately I didnt have the same luck as WDS and still got lots of rasp with the PM axleback. I went back to stock for the time being and ended up adding a resonator today which eliminated all the rasp.

 

< Confused.... could the alphawerks vs. megan make a difference?

 

I think it really does. You have short primaries into a long collector with your Megan header where the AW has long primaries with a very short collector. Its got to make some difference since most AW users have rasp and the Megan users dont complain as much.

 

I literally know no one that has had a dc sports header that rusted. Mine has been on mine for about 10,000 miles now and i have had zero signs of rust. AW vibrates against itself so i hear, so it would be raspy even with a resonator. I've heard a few people tack weld the header in specific places and the rasp is virtually none existant. At any rate, dc sport is going to be my recommendation, they are a great company and their headers respond well with other mods. Not to mention, their bends are pretty good as well especially compared to cheap alternatives. (not all, some)

When you say full, are you talking header to tip or are you talking cat back? Unless you are f/i, do not run larger than 2.25'' piping, actually, thats a near perfect size for n/a people. If you want to go custom, i would recommend a universal Jic or HKS and then do the piping. I would suggest another company, but i don't want anyone taking my ideas.

Cya

 

...Well you could try the CC exhaust inserts...worth a shot and its fairly cheap. Thats the only other thing I could think as a possible solution...
Hopefully it works.

 

Sorry I was late...
But creative compacts has nothing to do with the exhaust inserts.

CarChemistry is the maker. Hense the CC.

 

Im running megan header and spipe but i wrapped both with thermotec exhaust wrap and painted them with high temp exhaust paint by duplicolor. o btw im using stock exhaust.

mine doesnt rasp like a bee and its really quiet unless i floor it. my rasp is bearable

 

oops

 

The dc rust issue needs to be proven. I've heard people say it rust but have never seen a pic of a rusted dc header. That's my only reasoning behind wanting to get the aw over the dc, especially if the dc has less rasp, the performance difference is not much between the two.....

 

i have seen small rust spots on dc headers and i have also seen the ceramic chipping off of them but all in all there still great headers

 

so the general opinion on the megan racing headers is a good one??

I was planning on getting them but they just seem to good to be true... the price is great for headers!!! 150 shipped!!!!

 

$150 where?

 

There was a post in the classifieds section about really cheap megan headers....

 

Personally, i wouldn't buy Megan headers but, the few people i know that have didn't have any major problems.

Cya