just got a dc header...is it safer to weld or install as is...?

 

safer to weld
thats what everyone has been saying
i just got a dc header too and been doing some research
sorry everyone but i didnt want to start a new thread because theres so much about the dc header but i bought mine used from eminent314 and he didnt include any hardware so now im stuck i dont know what nuts and bolts i need and where i can get gaskets someone said contact dc sports but i couldnt find a way to contact them. i remember seeing the nuts and bolts size somewhere but i cant find it anymore. also is that all i need just nuts and bolts and gaskets right ? and where exactly do i have to get it welded ? can someone help me ?

 

You might as well weld it if its not installed yet.
Cant hurt anything. I got mine welded and havent had any problems in 2+ months


Where are you located?

 

i installed my 2nd gen dc header almost 2 years ago and it's been great. although, welding that thing couldn't hurt

 

Just out of curiosity, what are you talking about welding? Is it a 2 piece and you want to weld the pieces together?

 

^^ No, the prior generation of DC headers had an issue where there would be separation in the a-pipe between the flex pipe and rear flange. So many DC owners have that area tack welded to reinforce it before installation.

 

wow I have a 2nd gen dc. mine broke within 3 months. the flex pipe was totally disentegrated. dc would not warrenty it due to the authorized dealer I purchased it from did not install it. a local muffler shop cut out the old flex pipe an replaced it. the guy said it was a poor design sayin the flex pipe is too short... it broke again after a trip to the track.... stock ones going back on...

 

^^ Do you happen to have a high flow cat or flex pipe?

 

oops...I met high flow cat or *test* pipe

 

im from long beach. yea i was thinking of getting it welded anyways. couldnt hurt. hopefully i can find a place around here so i can install on the weekend!

 

my Topspeed SS header(same design as DC) has been sounding funny lately; so I take it off and shine a shop light in it to find the flex pipe is ripping apart. checked w/ local muffler shops that want too much to fix. I ordered a CT Header due to the possibly poor design of the 2 piec ; the flex pipe is short on the TS, DC, OBX. If someone wants to try welding a longer flex pipe on this style header to see if that helps, I'll be selling mine soon as my CT gets here this week.

 

nope no high flow cat... just a stockie... must be those 1st to 2nd gear shifts tearing it up...

 

Hey, I am considering to buy DC Sports header from TSXPARTS for $295.00 but I really want to buy J racing header from AJ Racing but it cost around $900 dollar. I can't able to afford J racing header right now due to Job loss. Do you guys think I should go for DC Sports header? I dont drive TSX that much because I drove my 94 Accord a lot. Sometimes I drive TSX. I just want to get my TSX more air flow and run better. My TSX had Injen intake right now, need to add a performance header. Any suggestion?

Thanks,
George

 

Try Long Beach Muffler at 3880 East Anaheim. Ask for Dennis, he's pretty cool.

 

I'm running a Topspeed and have been since November. So far it's fine. If it ends up breaking I'm just going to order a Comptech header and call it a day to stop messing around with this stuff and get a quality piece.

 

hey jlukja wut color tsx do you drive? i live on the westside. lets meet up! still havent installed my header but i got it welded at steen chassis in long beach. my buddy has all the tools but has been too busy with work. so hopefully this sunday we can install!

 

I have an 04 PWP/Parchment.

How did the install go? I'm having a problem with mine again. Sounds and smells like a small hole. I need to raise up the car and take a look at it.

As far as meeting up...are you a 69 year old russian milf? My wife won't like that.

 

 

So are these headers any good? I want to buy them but I realy dont want to be on a mission every few months of having to get them fixed/.

 

Does it cost more to get it weld since i already installed the header in my car?

Thanks~

 

Headers are good, but need a longer flex-pipe like the stock one. longer flex-pipe= less stress per sq. inch.

 

It cost me $90 for a flexpipe replacement. I supplied the new flex pipe and the header was already installed on my TSX.