CL9K24NJ

I got it yesterday Comptech header. Can wait to get it on and see what the car can do now. I have Injen CAI & Tanabe SHM exhaust on now.

tsxy87

Nice

EuRTSX

Nice set up there!

moda_way

don't forget to clean the header with some denatured alcohol before you start it up for the first time to make sure you get all finger prints off. It will insure a consistent color across the header.

CL9K24NJ

Thanks, I will

moda_way

Do you plan to get the RT Cat?

CL9K24NJ

Yes, but I'm getting coilovers and the Euro R kit next.

godfather2

^ keep us updated

waTSX

Nice piece!

tigerfan85

i love my comptech! but it sure makes the car vibrate a bit more..

CL9K24NJ

When driving or with the car idle ?

tigerfan85

at idle

CCColtsicehockey

yeah wish I would have done that now mine looks like shit.

visuelz

Isnt USP a gun? =]

kyotousa

^^^
i guess it's UPS...lol

el chile grande

Beautiful welds. That's a high quality piece there.

v6cord2k5

iTrader: (1)

wow, look so shiny...

or USPS (united states postal service)

regardless, its good that it got there in one piece!

S14 n Tsx

looking good.

minkl81

iTrader: (2)

how bout some sound clips after the install? like to hear how it'll be like with comptech header and tanabe smh combo.

jcc88t

Nice looking header there

moda_way

Really? What exhaust are you running? Mine is very stable at idle and I have CT Header and Cat-back with RT Cat.

jwood_06TSX

That vibration is one of the reasons i have thought about not getting it (mostly cause i just bought wheels an still need tires those!) but shouldn't in theory, there be no vibration assuming that you tighten everything down good enough? And don't you need to double up your gaskets somewhere? I thought i remembered reading that on maybe your install guide Ryan??

CL9K24NJ

I'm not that great with computers or spelling LOL, for that matter as you guys can tell but I will see if my girlfriends brother can get a soundclip put on here for me.

ABPTSX

nice. looks good. where did you get it from?

Benz_05_TSX

iTrader: (1)

Looks Awesome bro....you should get the RT CAT to complete the set-up

moda_way

That's the reason I asked about the vibration. My CT exhaust, w/out quiet tips in, has such a rumble that it does "vibrate" the interior.

You only needed to double up the gaskets between the RT Cat and Cat-back exhaust. The CT header has the ring gasket included, which mates up to either the OEM or RT cat (DC header requires reuse and I don't know about the others out there).

CL9K24NJ

I got it from a Acura Dealer in California on ebay for $510.00 shipped.

Reach

Did it come with a new exhaust manifold gasket? Are the gaskets paper-type or what are they?

Epsilon07

Very nice late X-mas gift.

minkl81

iTrader: (2)

double gaskets are used between the cat and exhaust. this is done when you get RT cat. i think excessive vibration is caused from comptech's one piece design. and its vibration is resonated creating noise. you'll get used to the noise

moda_way

Yes. TMK, CT is the only one that sends a new gasket (not for the engine side, but on the header to cat side). It is just a metallic ring. You can see it on their website.

Reach

I mean the other side though, gasket from the engine to the exhaust manifold. There is a gasket there on the stock header, did you re-use that one? A service tech advised me not to when I got my header, but mine came with 3 gaskets, exhaust manifold, a-pipe, and a cat gasket. (2 piece header, so 3 necessary) But they were all paper gaskets, a kind of a metallic cardboard. Extreme low quality.

EuRTSX

Reach I wanna hear the difference between my car and your car. I should take a day off soon and go to your house.

moda_way

I went ahead and got a new gasket where the header meets the engine block. Because I new it was so thin, I didn't want to take the change and score it or bend it and get an exhaust leak. I've learned over the years that spending the few $$ for a new gasket (for whatever) is much easier at the time of install than later.

GSGOMEZ

Damn, that's nice and good price. I can't wait to get mine pretty soon. I need to figure it out with my budget first then I will order one.

chuson

Sorry Noob question.

Does the Header gasket = to Head gasket? From what I read, the gasket will increase the compression ratio and increase performance??? Not sure if it's true but I wish someone can confirm this.

BTW: If I bring my header gasket to a shop for install, they will generally charged a "Header Install" price since the header required to take off to put the gasket on?

vthree

iTrader: (1)

man ur lucky u got friendly ups over there. man in texas they only give me what i pay for. haha jk. congrats on the purchase.. im not sure if i plan to buy any performance for my tsx.. if i do. first thing will be hondata =)

kboosman00

Very nice purchase man. I think this will be my next mod, especially since its been awhile since I made an addition to the ride!

Reach

Always a good idea to get new gaskets, this is what I would do as well. I was just wondering if Comptech came with one. Now I know to order one as well, thanks.