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Originally Posted by DVSAZN
Originally Posted by SCISPEED
No the xA and xB header from WeaponR was dyno'd to show around 11hp.
If do your intake, header & exhaust, each say you'll gain 10hp, by the time you do all 3, you sure don't have a 30hp gain - more like 15...
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I have the DC single canister axle back, does it matter which brand header I chose? I have heard that you would want to stick with one company for certain system combos
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I put a Strup on mine. It's stainless, so it won't rust. It's ceramic-coated, so it'll keep the heat inside. It's a work of art. Everything fit perfectly. It's a shame no one can see the header - I'd like to show it off!
Keep the fit in mind, as the bolts & studs to mount the header to the head are blind.
DC was recently bought. I don't know if they will be the same. My DC muffler is nice, but I think Strup makes a nicer header. According to the 'butt dyno', I gained a few horses...
One more thing to keep in mind...every mod you do, you'll gain high-end power, but you'll LOSE low-end power.
Keep the fit in mind, as the bolts & studs to mount the header to the head are blind.
DC was recently bought. I don't know if they will be the same. My DC muffler is nice, but I think Strup makes a nicer header. According to the 'butt dyno', I gained a few horses...
One more thing to keep in mind...every mod you do, you'll gain high-end power, but you'll LOSE low-end power.
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Originally Posted by mrexotica
I put a Strup on mine. It's stainless, so it won't rust. It's ceramic-coated, so it'll keep the heat inside. It's a work of art. Everything fit perfectly. It's a shame no one can see the header - I'd like to show it off!
Keep the fit in mind, as the bolts & studs to mount the header to the head are blind.
DC was recently bought. I don't know if they will be the same. My DC muffler is nice, but I think Strup makes a nicer header. Based on photos of Weapon, DC, & Strupp, Strup has the nicest workmanship. And they're made here. USDM cred!
According to the 'butt dyno', I gained a few horses...
One more thing to keep in mind...every mod you do, you'll gain high-end power, but you'll LOSE low-end power.
Keep the fit in mind, as the bolts & studs to mount the header to the head are blind.
DC was recently bought. I don't know if they will be the same. My DC muffler is nice, but I think Strup makes a nicer header. Based on photos of Weapon, DC, & Strupp, Strup has the nicest workmanship. And they're made here. USDM cred!
According to the 'butt dyno', I gained a few horses...
One more thing to keep in mind...every mod you do, you'll gain high-end power, but you'll LOSE low-end power.
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Originally Posted by mrexotica
One more thing to keep in mind...every mod you do, you'll gain high-end power, but you'll LOSE low-end power.
Damn thing struggles between 3rd/4th gear...
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I find no problem with 3/4 gears, my problem is 1/2. Off the line I have to spend valuable time shifting and not going. I like how 3rd and 4th feel, I just find myself looking for 6th but its never there 
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I have the Weapon R header. It was a really easy installation (I had to remove the wiper cowl and wiper assembly). There was a definite change in sound (I have axle back exhaust) and a slight gain in power. However, there is no way in hell it makes 11hp.
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Originally Posted by Tercel95
I have the Weapon R header. It was a really easy installation (I had to remove the wiper cowl and wiper assembly). There was a definite change in sound (I have axle back exhaust) and a slight gain in power. However, there is no way in hell it makes 11hp.
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Originally Posted by vanlambert
so no matter what brand of heasers i buy as long as they aren't a substanard brand my power gains will be about the same
A) Looks
B) Workmanship (ie. wields)
But that IMHO anyways...
A pipe is a pipe, I don't see how many different ways you can make a pipe to have it perform better with the exception of quality bends, and quality wields to prevent leakage and metal fatigue...
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Originally Posted by Tercel95
I have the Weapon R header. It was a really easy installation (I had to remove the wiper cowl and wiper assembly). There was a definite change in sound (I have axle back exhaust) and a slight gain in power. However, there is no way in hell it makes 11hp.
the only halfassed thing was zip-tying the shifter cables.
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I run the Weapon-R header and love it. You can attach the factory heat shield so that it looks stock. So you can get away at a careless smog check =) personally I'll just change things at the time of the smog =)
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Originally Posted by DVSAZN
Originally Posted by vanlambert
so no matter what brand of heasers i buy as long as they aren't a substanard brand my power gains will be about the same
A) Looks
B) Workmanship (ie. wields)
But that IMHO anyways...
A pipe is a pipe, I don't see how many different ways you can make a pipe to have it perform better with the exception of quality bends, and quality wields to prevent leakage and metal fatigue...
well there is a diff from 4-2-1 headers and 4-1 headers. And it may say 11hp but is probaly at the crank.
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I wouldn't even say 11hp at the crank. Anyways it would definitely pass an inspection because it's not really that different from the stock part and it doesn't replace any smog equipment. As for emissions testing I don't see why it wouldn't pass but I can't say for sure I don't have emissions testing where I live. But yes I think it was worth $300.
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how do headers affect the sound of your exhaust? louder, quieter, or just different? I just installed the strup axle back this past weekend (love it) and was wondering what differences I would notice if I got the strup header as well. (btw, I also have a k&n typhoon intake).