Hey all,

I'm looking at picking up some DC Headers, but is there any way to distinguish between the first and second versions if I'm purchasing from Ebay? Are they the same Part #? Or can I just assume that any and all new DC Headers sold are V2?

Thanks!

 

just buy them from excelerateperformance.com

 

reputable forum vendors are the best bet to get straight info an current version parts and not crappy knock-offs or two year old peices that have serious flaws.

 

does v2 still need custom flex pipes?

 

Nope, from what I have read, they fixed the flex pipe issue.

Thanks for the vendor leads, I'll check it out!

 

oh really? that's awesome... is DCv2 better or CT?

 

TOV did some dynos a while back and you can search on their site for the results (i think someone's linked it here). i think they're pretty even except the CT-E had marginally better top-end gains.

in the end it's probably the build and the cost that's going to be the deciding factor. the CT-E is more expensive, a one piece, and made with stainless steel. the DC is a 2-piece, made of mild steel and ceramic coated, and costs less for those reasons.

i think someone mentioned that DC headers got sold off from AEM to pilot auto if that matters. and for the CT-E, some people get the vibration (mostly 5AT owners) when the a/c is on or they're in D at a light. but it's not that bad on my auto.

 

How many hrs of labour needed for this header installation? Thanks.