anyone ever lose power/performance after header install?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 16, 2002 | 03:54 PM
  #1  
BSK181's Avatar
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 1,211
Likes: 0
From: LONG ISLAND NY
anyone ever lose power/performance after header install?

or has anyone had such bad problems that they are sorry they did header install
i was wondering if its worth it for1100-1400 investment
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 03:59 PM
  #2  
Dom418's Avatar
I LOVE MY CAR
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 3,266
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL (South Burbs)
Here we go again...
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:03 PM
  #3  
bnavarro's Avatar
Got BOOST????
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,090
Likes: 0
From: NY, Lovely Long Island
i posted the same thing bout 4 months ago. everyone says it's worth it. look at my profile. do you see them listed? i don't think it's worth it for $1400. i bought coilovers instead.
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:11 PM
  #4  
BSK181's Avatar
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 1,211
Likes: 0
From: LONG ISLAND NY
Originally posted by Dom418
Here we go again...
basically i wanted to know if anyone had a negative response and yes you are going to see repitition once in a while
excuse me for breathing!!:o
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:15 PM
  #5  
Zapata's Avatar
Cost Drivers!!!!
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 19,392
Likes: 1
From: burbs of philly
No problems. My track times didn't drop as i would've liked but i've found that my tires are the culprit....i think.

I'm getting better gas mileage
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:18 PM
  #6  
FDao's Avatar
Pro
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 736
Likes: 0
From: Honolulu, HI
Well, my Sig tells you what I got out of the CT headers. Not as great as I thought. In stock form I was running consistent 15.1 and a personal best of 15.0. With the headers, on my initial post-headers installation outing, I only managed a 15.0 after 5 runs. To be fair, I had just installed new Toyos 235/45/17 T1-S, so maybe they were not "broken in yet"?

Anyway, after a month of driving around, I took my car to the track again and managed a 14.9. Weather conditions were essentially similar, as I live in Hawaii..hehehe. I was hoping for 14.8, but no dice that night. My IRMC was working too. I'll be going again in about 1.5 weeks. Hoping to hit 14.8.

So, bottom line, is it worth it...hmmm I don't know. Kinda ambivalent about it right now.
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:19 PM
  #7  
bnavarro's Avatar
Got BOOST????
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,090
Likes: 0
From: NY, Lovely Long Island
zapata, what would u call a comptech package?????
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:20 PM
  #8  
4thGSi's Avatar
STi
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 2,024
Likes: 0
From: Windy City~Chicago, IL
The only hp loss to a headers if you are leaking so make sure retorque the headers.
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:22 PM
  #9  
Zapata's Avatar
Cost Drivers!!!!
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 19,392
Likes: 1
From: burbs of philly
Originally posted by bnavarro
zapata, what would u call a comptech package?????
sways/springs/headers/exhuast
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:27 PM
  #10  
bnavarro's Avatar
Got BOOST????
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,090
Likes: 0
From: NY, Lovely Long Island
thank you for clearing that up
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:33 PM
  #11  
FDao's Avatar
Pro
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 736
Likes: 0
From: Honolulu, HI
Zapata,

You have to clean out your mail box . PM again when the mailbox is cleaned out.
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:37 PM
  #12  
Zapata's Avatar
Cost Drivers!!!!
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 19,392
Likes: 1
From: burbs of philly
Originally posted by FDao
Zapata,

You have to clean out your mail box . PM again when the mailbox is cleaned out.



go for it
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:47 PM
  #13  
BIGPOPPA21's Avatar
Death Metal
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 860
Likes: 0
From: LONG ISLAND
ha
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 04:54 PM
  #14  
Titand19's Avatar
East Coast Boost.!
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 4,365
Likes: 0
From: NYC & LI
bnavarro:
How are the headers that your friend was suppose to make doing? What's the progress?
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 05:14 PM
  #15  
Red Rider's Avatar
Subie Dubie
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 5,987
Likes: 1
From: PDX
I feel a big difference, especially after 5500 rpms.
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 05:24 PM
  #16  
bnavarro's Avatar
Got BOOST????
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,090
Likes: 0
From: NY, Lovely Long Island
Originally posted by Titand19
bnavarro:
How are the headers that your friend was suppose to make doing? What's the progress?
he's waiting for the machine. when he get's it, i will be the guina pig.
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 05:44 PM
  #17  
Zapata's Avatar
Cost Drivers!!!!
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 19,392
Likes: 1
From: burbs of philly
Originally posted by BIGPOPPA21
ha

Bahhaehe very good.....
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
giovane
2G RDX DIY & FAQ
12
Jul 8, 2016 10:46 PM
CLsuperhero
Car Parts for Sale
16
Sep 23, 2015 12:53 PM
JarrettLauderdale
2G CL Dynograph Gallery
5
Sep 21, 2015 07:51 PM
2G-TL-Type-S-03
Car Parts for Sale
0
Sep 20, 2015 12:48 AM
TxRzrBk
3G TL Problems & Fixes
0
Sep 17, 2015 01:07 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:12 AM.