Dani

muhaha, yeah...i am another winner of this shit thing!!!
trying to get it fixed just like JTso said, owell...wish me luck!
and hope that wont happen to you guys^^

Delmiroc

that really sucks... I hope I don't have the same problem... my header should be here on monday ... I'm getting mine ship straight from DC sports

they better give me a replacement if I have the same problem or my money back or they will hear from me

jaje

unfortunately this is what you get for $300...dc sports have had cracking and other problems like this on several other headers in the past

coujac

Well today I was driving home from work and heard a louder than normal noise ... the rear section of the header has seperated. Has anyone had positive response from DC headers?

Delmiroc

that sucks man... call them up

I got mine 2 months ago and I hope ... I won't see that same problem.
how long did you have the header for ?

jiggaman

dude are you on crack? send that header back before you get stuck with it. there is obviously a problem with the quality.

I-MOD

Took me a while and a lot of bitching to get mine replaced but so far the new one is working ok. My brother put 4 small tack welds on the inside of the pipe where it separated before so the extra welds would help keep the sections together. So far so good.

D.

JTso

iTrader: (2)

I probably should do the same thing and put a nice bead of weld around the joint... But it may not help if it comes apart from the other end.

gogozy

i am wondering if that was an defect in design, it can be a weak point and under stress it happened. but is the stress on the DC header created abnormal stress, too short, too long? sometime the weak area was design to protect other important parts, so instead of breaking other area that may cause expensive repair, sometime engineer design a weaker area to break under abnormal stress. i am not saying this was a "designed protection" but just thinking the original header maybe a defect in design, modified it/repair it without testing may cause other problem because now wield has strengthen the known weak area to endure stress but now other area may break if their design did cause abnormal stress.. just some thought help that helps!

I-MOD

I think your reading to far into it. It's just a shitty weld job from the DC Sports factory. When mine came apart you could clearly see it was not a solid weld at all.

D.

gogozy

yes, too far

JTso

iTrader: (2)

Okay, I just finished welding the inside of the pipe and this focker is never going to come apart, at least not from the same end.

coujac

I had mine welded at work. I posted some pics on the other thread. It is never coming apart at that point now!

Dan Martin

JTso, you could start your own business doing warranty work on DC headers!

I-MOD

LOL, yea cuz DC sports isn't don't a great job of it.

jiggaman

nothing like buying a brand new product and having to reweld it yourself. now that's priceless. comptech headers are sounding pretty good now!

JTso

iTrader: (2)

I agree. But if you have already purchased one and can't send it back. Then I highly recommend taking the pipe to an exhaust or welding shop and have it welded before installing it. It shouldn't cost more than $10 - $15.

2.4TSX-R

very nice header, significant performance.

TSX007

Looks like the easy fix may induce more people to buy this product, But I've heard not only is there welding flaws but the header is about half an inch too short... anyone want to address this? Judging from what I've read so far DC sports must have spent about 15 minutes on R&D. I still say $#%^ DC sports they're not getting a dime from me.

Tsex on 19s

Went to racing zone today in orlando, they said the header isnt bad. the problem with it cracking is the consumers fault not the products.. they said if the car is too low to the ground it might get cracked from banging it against the floor.. also if one bolts it on too tight, it may lead to cracking the header... but they said its a good purchase... hmmm, personally I'd go for it, and make them install it, and if it DOES crack have them replace it thru waranty.

Dan Martin

Why not just get a different header? Why is DC so important that you'd want to go through the hassle of having it rewelded?

I'd go for comptech long before I went to DC but I still don't think the "perfect" header exists for our car yet.

Tsex on 19s

what other companies could produce/ or have started the production of our header? DC sports is well credited. along with comptech... unless Toda comes out with one.. im expecting these two companies to give us the best bang for the buck.. also isnt the comptech header WAY more expensive than the DC sports? maybe thas a reason why people would go thru all that hassle to get the header.

jiggaman

DC Headers are obviously flawed. I'm all set with buying something that i know has a good chance of breaking.

Tsex on 19s

I dont get that comment, are u for the headers or against them?

jiggaman

haha, against.

JTso

iTrader: (2)

I think all products have a certain amount of failure rate. It's obvious that DC/AEM needs to address their quality control of this header. However, despite the connector problem, DC headers do make nice gain for the money comparing to all other headers on the market (not limited to the TSX). I just bought a project car (93 Prelude) and will not hesitate for a second to buy another DC header if a good price is available. If we all use the same logic to judge a product base on a few problems, then we shouldn't be buying or keeping our TSX according to all the problems we see over at the Problems and Fixes forum. However, we know a good product when we see one and still believe the TSX is a great car despite a few problems...

Dan Martin

I think the difference is that a header is so simple to manufacture that this kind of problem shouldn't have happened in the first place. Yet it did and the hassle that I-MOD went through to have it fixed didn't leave me with a good taste for DC.

jiggaman

cmf

DC = Domestic Crap. Seen too many problems w/ DC products to ever wanna buy one, not with the TSX only....numerous other cars.

TheDude_RENAMED

Mine just seperated too. Anybody have any luck with the repairs from DC Sports?

nyc1badmofo

Hi all, just wanted to let everyone know that i had the headers rewelded and it hasn't broken yet. I spent 100 bucks for cracked headers so I figure it will not be that bad if it cracks again. So far so good.

Tsex on 19s

how bout the performance?

nyc1badmofo

performance was pretty responsive/deeper throaty sound considering it's my first performance upgrade besides a short shifter. rpm definite rises up faster. I enjoy it.

Tsex on 19s

so u feel the difference.. what was the dyno on this?

TSXTuner

Mine just broke too.

They did not return a phone message but I got them on the sales
line and they passed me to cust service. They want the piece back to
repair or replace.

One way to get length is to remove the 1st resonator. I had my resonator
cut out already and will have to repeat the process to do this. With header installed,
cutting out resonator ( or pipe in my case ) and fitting staight pipe can get the
needed length.

The header made my car louder, it ran stronger and reved quicker, and much
desired more low end torque. I would
say it is a good header but the flex pipe needs more flexibility and more length.
The overall appearance of the piece looks good.

Really spoiled the fun of modifying, at least I can do one these swaps in < 1 hour now.

Andynolife

so ..... if i wanna get the header .. wut should i looks for ??? is there any way to avoid the problems... or wait till it break ?? ~
maybe the comptech one is better /? ~ and basically buying the DC one is taking a risk ?? ~

kaikai114

this will really help me install my headers, thanks JTso!

-K

Tsx536

This is a great thread JT!

madmanmax3000

anybody know a cheap shop near boston?? i've dealt with wheel dynamix, but they are pricey. They do an amazing job though and I will still use them for when I tint and when I drop but i was hoping to find a cheap place to do headers

BlackAc036

After reading thru this entire Post about the DC header I will never buy a DC product again. It seems to me that the reason why the header is such a bang for the buck is due to the fact that it is poorly made and designed. I agree it has something to do with the metal used, but anyone willing to actually buy a header or any other part made by DC after reading all these complaints is mentally ill. My friend, who baught the COMPTECH header, has had no problems at all and raves about the immeadeate power as he accelerates. I can't understand why one would go through the trouble... DC is permenantly taken of my buy list----> FOREVER!