B!tch to put on OBX!
10-19-2002, 08:46 PM
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Bitch to put on OBX!
Let me see where should I start. First and for most. The OBX headers worked nasty after install with performance no complaint here.
But this is where comptech prevails. When we put the back header it was perfect the front one wasn't drilled right with the wholes just enough to make it a tight, I mean a tight ass squeeze. Now both are in and the bottom was ready to be bolted to the headers.
I remember someone with the obx headers saying that they were to short by a half and inch.
The front header didn't connect to the front down pipe. Shit so we had 3 people trying to flex and see if the bolt and nuts would fit no luck. So we went to the hardware store a bought 6 sets of different bolts to be sure of different lengths . And also we had to get another O ring to be put where the cat is connected. Because there are only 2 are not given 3 for some reason. Cheep ass OBX. They think you have to use those old o ring to fit sorry it was to small. Let me tell you started at 11 finished by 5. NOT EASY WORK but seems like what could go wrong did. But for now I am very impressed with the improvements and this is the first day with them on, and now I can chirp in 2nd easy.OBX from my experience a "Bitch to install". O and another hint the reason it was short a little was because you have to have everypeace loose before it is torked because of the moving of the pipe when tightened. in one spot when it is torked makes the assumption that it is short.
Hope this helps
But this is where comptech prevails. When we put the back header it was perfect the front one wasn't drilled right with the wholes just enough to make it a tight, I mean a tight ass squeeze. Now both are in and the bottom was ready to be bolted to the headers.
I remember someone with the obx headers saying that they were to short by a half and inch.
The front header didn't connect to the front down pipe. Shit so we had 3 people trying to flex and see if the bolt and nuts would fit no luck. So we went to the hardware store a bought 6 sets of different bolts to be sure of different lengths . And also we had to get another O ring to be put where the cat is connected. Because there are only 2 are not given 3 for some reason. Cheep ass OBX. They think you have to use those old o ring to fit sorry it was to small. Let me tell you started at 11 finished by 5. NOT EASY WORK but seems like what could go wrong did. But for now I am very impressed with the improvements and this is the first day with them on, and now I can chirp in 2nd easy.OBX from my experience a "Bitch to install". O and another hint the reason it was short a little was because you have to have everypeace loose before it is torked because of the moving of the pipe when tightened. in one spot when it is torked makes the assumption that it is short.
Hope this helps
10-19-2002, 08:52 PM
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my tech never had a problem installing the oBX headers and we resued the 2 of the original rings... no noproblem... good luck....
and glad to hear the the gains are there....
and glad to hear the the gains are there....
10-19-2002, 09:02 PM
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Re: Bitch to put on OBX!
Originally posted by CT3.2
....O and another hint the reason it was short a little was becuase you have to have everypeace loose before it is torked becuase of the moving of the pipe with it. in one spot when it is torked makes the assumption that it is short.
Hope this helps
....O and another hint the reason it was short a little was becuase you have to have everypeace loose before it is torked becuase of the moving of the pipe with it. in one spot when it is torked makes the assumption that it is short.
Hope this helps
Acutally it's spelled well in Comptech Installation Instructions
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10-20-2002, 12:06 AM
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randomwalk101 and I had the same problem with his TL-P but no problem with my CL-S whatsoever. We installed headers on my car and his car, averaging 2.5hr each installation.
I really wonder if it is the Premium thing with OBX headers
I really wonder if it is the Premium thing with OBX headers
10-20-2002, 12:47 AM
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OBX header package has all neccessary gaskets/nuts/bolts. Like SilverKnight said, we installed the header on his CLS first...it was a perfect fit. When it came my car (TL-P), we thought it was be faster since it's more like an Accord engine and all...WRONG....First we had an alignment issue with the exhaust manifold, after lined them up, bolted them down, the damn catalytic converter bolts didn't match to the end of the OBX downpipe. We tried to twist and turn the damn thing but not very successful when you're a) on your back on the floor and b) with virtual the whole damn car on the tip of your noise!!! Anyways, we ended up dropped one side of the exhaust thank God it lined up. And then we ran into the "stripped bolt" problem. Apparently, the genius who assembled my car didn't lined up the one of the bolt on the catalytic converter well before he zapped it in with a impact gun or whatever. So the thread are all f*cked when taken the nut out. Fortunately, SK rescued again with a proper re-threading tool...I would say installation on both car was a success at last...but ain't an easy to say the least.
I didn't really drive the car much today since it rained...but it seemed like there are some unleashed hp....the car pulled stronger at high rpm...even with the TL-P. I'm sure SK will fill you in his impression on the Type S.
I didn't really drive the car much today since it rained...but it seemed like there are some unleashed hp....the car pulled stronger at high rpm...even with the TL-P. I'm sure SK will fill you in his impression on the Type S.
10-20-2002, 02:32 AM
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What can I say with mine? OBX headers unleashed the beast in my Type S. It roars and kicks me back in the seat everytime I turn it loose. Best $340 ever spent (at least for now).
The installation on my car would be very smooth if randomwalk101 didn't manage to lose a nut. He then offered me his "nut"
. From start to finish, it took 2hr 45min (we spent 30min looking for the nut and a disappearing bolt), not bad for first-timers.
The installation on my car would be very smooth if randomwalk101 didn't manage to lose a nut. He then offered me his "nut"
. From start to finish, it took 2hr 45min (we spent 30min looking for the nut and a disappearing bolt), not bad for first-timers.
10-20-2002, 04:42 AM
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My comptech's were a little short also, but a little elbow grease and it worked fine.
You cant expect a perfect fit with pipes, there will almost always be some variation.
You cant expect a perfect fit with pipes, there will almost always be some variation.
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Originally posted by SilverKnight
What can I say with mine? OBX headers unleashed the beast in my Type S. It roars and kicks me back in the seat everytime I turn it loose. Best $340 ever spent (at least for now).
The installation on my car would be very smooth if randomwalk101 didn't manage to lose a nut. He then offered me his "nut". From start to finish, it took 2hr 45min (we spent 30min looking for the nut and a disappearing bolt), not bad for first-timers.
What can I say with mine? OBX headers unleashed the beast in my Type S. It roars and kicks me back in the seat everytime I turn it loose. Best $340 ever spent (at least for now).
The installation on my car would be very smooth if randomwalk101 didn't manage to lose a nut. He then offered me his "nut"
. From start to finish, it took 2hr 45min (we spent 30min looking for the nut and a disappearing bolt), not bad for first-timers.
you declined, right?:P
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Re: Bitch to put on OBX!
Originally posted by CT3.2
Let me see where should I start. First and for most. The OBX headers worked nasty after install with performance no complaint here.
But this is where comptech prevails. When we put the back header it was perfect the front one wasn't drilled right with the wholes just enough to make it a tight, I mean a tight ass squeeze. Now both are in and the bottom was ready to be bolted to the headers.
I remember someone with the obx headers saying that they where to short by a half and inch.
The front header didn't connect to the front down pipe. Shit so we had 3 people trying to flex and see if the bolt and nuts would fit no luck. So we went to the hardware store a bought 6 sets of different bolts to be sure of different lengths . And also we had to get another O ring to be put where the cat is connected. Because there are only 2 are not given 3 for some reason. Cheep ass OBX. They think you have to use those old o ring to fit sorry it was to small. Let me tell you started at 11 finished by 5. NOT EASY WORK but seems like what could go wrong did. But for now I am very impressed with the improvements and this is the first day with them on, and now can I chirp on 2 easy.OBX from my experience a "Bitch to install". O and another hint the reason it was short a little was becuase you have to have everypeace loose before it is torked becuase of the moving of the pipe with it. in one spot when it is torked makes the assumption that it is short.
Hope this helps
Let me see where should I start. First and for most. The OBX headers worked nasty after install with performance no complaint here.
But this is where comptech prevails. When we put the back header it was perfect the front one wasn't drilled right with the wholes just enough to make it a tight, I mean a tight ass squeeze. Now both are in and the bottom was ready to be bolted to the headers.
I remember someone with the obx headers saying that they where to short by a half and inch.
The front header didn't connect to the front down pipe. Shit so we had 3 people trying to flex and see if the bolt and nuts would fit no luck. So we went to the hardware store a bought 6 sets of different bolts to be sure of different lengths . And also we had to get another O ring to be put where the cat is connected. Because there are only 2 are not given 3 for some reason. Cheep ass OBX. They think you have to use those old o ring to fit sorry it was to small. Let me tell you started at 11 finished by 5. NOT EASY WORK but seems like what could go wrong did. But for now I am very impressed with the improvements and this is the first day with them on, and now can I chirp on 2 easy.OBX from my experience a "Bitch to install". O and another hint the reason it was short a little was becuase you have to have everypeace loose before it is torked becuase of the moving of the pipe with it. in one spot when it is torked makes the assumption that it is short.
Hope this helps
is it just me, or was this hard to follow?
10-20-2002, 10:04 AM
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I was there, it was my brother and his boy that installed the headers on CT3.2's car. The reason it took so long, is that
a) one of the wholes in the front header was to small, and we had to file it out a little to get it to fit on the bracket. That was a b!tch.
b) The second big problem we ran into was that the 3rd Oring that you can reuse, well its too small on the CLP and TLP. We had to go to Autozone and get a new one. If you have a non-typeS, just go and ask for an Accord EX Oring, that is a PERFECT fit. According to some of you guys it sould fit ok on a type S.
c) the headers barely fit, and will only go in, if you hook everything up first, then torque all the nuts evenly.
PITA, but atleast we know for future reference. Live and learn.
a) one of the wholes in the front header was to small, and we had to file it out a little to get it to fit on the bracket. That was a b!tch.
b) The second big problem we ran into was that the 3rd Oring that you can reuse, well its too small on the CLP and TLP. We had to go to Autozone and get a new one. If you have a non-typeS, just go and ask for an Accord EX Oring, that is a PERFECT fit. According to some of you guys it sould fit ok on a type S.
c) the headers barely fit, and will only go in, if you hook everything up first, then torque all the nuts evenly.
PITA, but atleast we know for future reference. Live and learn.
10-21-2002, 12:13 AM
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randomwalk's and mine are on the same batch. I had no problem. He did. I really think the P and the S are different. I forgot to check the stock downpipe to see if they have the holes at the same positions.
BTW, randomwalk's and my headers came with all 3 0-rings. What happened to you guys? Why did you have to go buy the O-rings?
BTW, randomwalk's and my headers came with all 3 0-rings. What happened to you guys? Why did you have to go buy the O-rings?
10-21-2002, 09:03 AM
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I only received 2 O rings in my kit. The type S has a larger pipe from the CAT back then the CL-P. So the O ring from my stock pipe wouldn't fit. So we went to Auto Zone and the Accord EX O ring fit perfect. I am very happy I purchased them. Such a big improvement. It pulls so much harder.
If you have a CL-P or TL-P. Go with the OBX headers trust me you wont regret the HP to $ with OBX.
O and I would have never spent $1100 on Comptech ever not enough of a HP to $ for that much.
If you have a CL-P or TL-P. Go with the OBX headers trust me you wont regret the HP to $ with OBX.
O and I would have never spent $1100 on Comptech ever not enough of a HP to $ for that much.
10-21-2002, 09:05 AM
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i had a hell of a time with mine too...i havae a 2002 CL-S....the front headerbank did not fit over the studs on the engine block, had to bore out the holes on the flange to make it fit..and the downpipe was an inch or more short....had to streeeeeeeeeetttchhh the whole exhaust system to make it fit.
10-21-2002, 09:25 AM
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that happened to us the shortness of the pipe. The fix was to leave it all loose then torque it down at the end. If you torque down one part it pulls in that direction and makes the assumption that it is short. Not to say that yours wasn't.
10-21-2002, 10:57 PM
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Added noise was very minimal...Very impressed with performance,
feels like a different car
Only thing to note: I was missing one o-ring with the package, but dealer sprung for it Also they charged me $175 for install. not bad eh?
feels like a different car
Only thing to note: I was missing one o-ring with the package, but dealer sprung for it Also they charged me $175 for install. not bad eh?
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10-22-2002, 10:48 PM
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I just got finished putting on my OBX headers any sways. My headers fit like a glove. No fitment issues at all!! I will do a more detail report in a few days. I only drove it down the dead end street that I live on.
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