I kno that some are ceramic.. but then i found this
http://www.tsxparts.com/product_info...roducts_id=102

so they revised it to stainless steel?? is this authentic?? what are the gainn?? give me some feedbacks on tsx DC headers !

 

DC=Ceramic

 

The DC Sports header is available in ceramic or stainless, I believe. The only difference is price.

 

wait so let me get this straight, so stainless version would be the revised one??
is that right?

 

they just have the generic DC header description (DC makes stainless and ceramic) the TSX is only available in a ceramic coating as of now. the pic shows a ceramic header.

 

DC Sports Ceramic-Coated 4-2-1 Header for Acura TSX
Test Date: March-April, 2005
Miles Tested: ~1000 miles
MSRP $435.24
Meaured Gain +8.5hp, +4.1lb-ft
Weight 12.94 lbs
Weight Savings (vs. Stock) 8.4 lbs



Pros
Affordable

Noticeable improvent in performance on the dyno and on the road*

Little noticeable change in sound level*

Cons
Not offered in stainless steel


MIG welded joints not as pretty as TIG welded joints of (pricier) competitors

* Note: tested in combination with AEM Short Ram Intake system.


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http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-ar...icle_id=348704

 

DC has proven better hp than comptech right? or is that still a hot issue?

 

I have seen it "proven" both ways so I would say its still a hot issue. DC did have problems cracking early on, although I haven't heard any lately, so I would be more prone to go with comptech.

 

I have a dc header and they did fix the cracking probem, it was basicly a poor weld. If you do a dyno comparison between the dc and comptech there is no compitition, the dc beats it hands down. In all honestly I am suprised at the peeps that buy comtech, their own dynos show that a comptech icebox, header and exhaust gives about the same gains as just a Injen CAI. I aint saying that comptech is not good but it definaly seems over priced.

DC Header Dyno: http://sohc.vtec.net//article_files/...x_dcheader.gif
Comptech Dyno : http://www.comptechusa.com/store/med...tsx_header.pdf

What would be in intresting dyno would be a TSX with a Injen CAI, dc-header, and a good catback exhaust and them compare it to the comptech complete dyno...

 

It seems like I read on the DC website that they quit making stainless headers about a year ago. They still have some stock for other older cars, but since the TSX is new they only have it in ceramic.