I just got finished reading the 10+ page thread about the new obx headers in the car talk forum. :o Damn that was long.

I guess most people think the obx headers for the v6 accord won't fit our 3.0cl.

Well, all you 3.0 owners get ready to find out for sure. I ordered the obx headers for my 3.0cl last night. Hopefully they'll get here next week sometime, then we'll all see if they fit.

I'll keep you guys updated.

 

Brave soul!

Good luck! I really hope they do fit, so that the 3.0 owners can finally get some HP increases at a reasonable price!

 

Have you received your headers yet Rick?

 

Good job, i'm gonna order mine once I sell my rims. They should fit, i've switched comptechs from a cl to an accord before. And Comptech even has the same part #'s down.

 

Not, yet.

They should be this afternoon or Friday.



ghander: Comptech lists the header #'s as:

Headers and Downpipe - s/s (3.0 CL) 220-041

AND

Headers and Downpipe - s/s (98-02 V-6 Accord) 220-042

I guess they fit ok (since you've done it), but Comptech told me no.

Also OBX did not/would not confirm that they'd fit the 3.0 CL.

Like I said, I HOPE THEY DO! OBX stands to receive a lot of orders!

 

yeah but someone needs to find out if OBX is going to keep the warranty for us if we install them on our 3.0's. Their original warranty says that it would be void if you install the headers on a car that they do not agree with before hand.

 

DOH! i'm a blind mamajama

 

Hope they fit for those who bought it. Damn i want it!! LOL

 

did they fit?

 

yeah im wondering the same...pics would help. Dyno would be better

 

one step at a time young one

 

Sorry guys, the headers haven't come yet. I ordered them on 9/12 so hopefully they should be here by the end of the week. I'll let everyone know as soon as they come in.

 

Im lookin forward to hearing about the results, this has been something Ive been wondering for a while, Im vary hopeful for this, thanks for stepin up and being the pioneer

 

UPDATE:

I got the obx headers this afternoon!

Tore open the box, damn these things look sweet!!! The welds look good and they look like good quality headers. Anyone who hasn't seen them check out the sticky in the cartalk forum.

Now the bad news..... I have to work everyday until next sat. (9-28) so I don't know exactly when I'll be installing them. I'll probably try to do a little everynight after work, as long as I'm not too tired/lazy.

I'll keep everyone updated.

 

Whats the price on those OBX headers? I know comptech sells theirs for like $1100 clams.

 

There is a groupbuy on accordv6.com for $375+shipping.

 

$375 is so so nice. HAs anyone got them on their 3.0 yet? Dyno yet? As soon as I know its the real deal and can fit, I'm there dude.

 

ANy news on it? I really want to get it, and i know our engine in the 3.0 is the same as the 98 accords. But I want to know, why it might not fit? Could the downpipe be different??

 

Well, Fuck!!!

Finally got the old headers off last night and tried putting the new obx headers on. The primaries fit good, then I tried the downpipes and it all went to shit. I line up the front downpipe and primary, and the rear is way off. I line up the rear downpipe and primary, and the front is way off, not to mention undernieth the car where the two downpipes come together is hitting against my oil pan!!! And.....they also don't reach all the way to the cat, about 2 in. short!!

I guess the J30 in the accord is setup quite a bit different than in the 3.0cl.

Oh well, I guess someone had to find out if they would fit or not.

 

well I heard a little piping will do the trick...see if a shop can do a customizing and help you out.

 

That sux man. i had my finges crossed. Does anyone have a solution to this? suggestions? or is this the end of that?. In any case, you still get an A for the effort in my book man.

 

that's weird, i wonder how we got it to work, it just bolted right on. MAybe the 3.0's fit the av6's but not the other way around.

 

couldnt you just go to a machine shop or whatever it is and have them custom fitted?

 

No! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am crushed. Dammit, I got keep saving for those Comptech headers. I know the people at Comptech are just laughing their asses off right now with dollar signs in their eyes.

 

That blows!

Sorry to hear that they won't fit (you must be really pissed--especially spending all of that time)! :angry:

I guess we're still at the mercy of Comptech's monopoly! :thumbsdn:

 

Yeah, it sucks the headers don't fit. I'll probably give it one last attempt but I know it won't work. I don't think I'll have a shop try to make them fit either. I'd rather just return them, pay my 15% restocking fee, keep saving for the comptechs, and pray that Greddy comes out with thier headers soon.

 

Have you sent the headers back?

I'm looking to try the install myself (and attempt some custom work).

If you still have them, what would you take for them (shipped)?

Let me know.

Thanks.

 

Yeah, I say save your money and between Rick and myself, we'll take them off your hands dollar for dollar. Send a copy of the final price and we'll get a shipping quote. I still have some mod money since I got my rims and tires for under a grip.

I figure to have some custom piping done and still come out far better than the grip and change those bloodsuckers at Comptech are charging!!!!!

Let either of us know what you thinnk, the cash can flow your way as soon as next week.

 

do not do it... you will break something doing so.. the V6 fits perfectly on 2001+ CL/TL and new V6 accord....

CLS-6 does not fit either.

 

Yeah, I still have the headers. I just finished taking them off and putting the stocks back on last night.

DB4:make me an offer on the headers if you want 'em, send me an email or pm and we can figure something out.

 

I just sent you a PM.

 

Never mind!

I just purchased a set on eBay for $331.50 + shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...864110269&rd=1

 

Hope it works out dust, did you check out the guys feedback? Doesnt seem too good at the moment because there have been complaints about no communication, the most recent is about him not sending out headers after 6wks of waiting. Let us know how it goes!

 

Damn!

That last feedback was just added tonight! It wasn't there when I check his feedback earlier.

As long as I don't loose money, I won't be too upset.

 

cross your fingers man I didn't want to alarm you, just let you know. I really hope all goes well..