Comptech headers..... what's the value now?
Pro
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 545
Likes: 0
From: Canada
Originally posted by civic4982
really? any linky for prototype headers?
really? any linky for prototype headers?
They are equal length headers, so you'll pick up more HP/TQ in the bottom end. Unlike the C/T and OBX, which just give you more HP in the last 1000 RPM..... They have a dyno of a V6 accord on their site (it's a dyno of theirs vs C/T).
...And.... they look bitching!
Do it! U Only Live Once!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,692
Likes: 0
From: WPB, Florida
Originally posted by allmotor_2000
Only time will tell... to each his own. You are also paying for the following with Comptech:
(1) CARB certification
(2) Compliance with Acura Factory Warranty
(3) Comptech isn't going bankrupt anytime soon!
To me, (1) and (2) are very important. These arn't race-cars... they are 'reliable' cars which we make reasonable mods to enhance driving pleasure... that's it!
Only time will tell... to each his own. You are also paying for the following with Comptech:
(1) CARB certification
(2) Compliance with Acura Factory Warranty
(3) Comptech isn't going bankrupt anytime soon!
To me, (1) and (2) are very important. These arn't race-cars... they are 'reliable' cars which we make reasonable mods to enhance driving pleasure... that's it!
Old timer
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 9,224
Likes: 1
From: .
Originally posted by Wires
http://www.prototyperacing.com
They are equal length headers, so you'll pick up more HP/TQ in the bottom end. Unlike the C/T and OBX, which just give you more HP in the last 1000 RPM..... They have a dyno of a V6 accord on their site (it's a dyno of theirs vs C/T).
...And.... they look bitching!
http://www.prototyperacing.com
They are equal length headers, so you'll pick up more HP/TQ in the bottom end. Unlike the C/T and OBX, which just give you more HP in the last 1000 RPM..... They have a dyno of a V6 accord on their site (it's a dyno of theirs vs C/T).
...And.... they look bitching!
Subie Dubie
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 5,987
Likes: 1
From: PDX
Originally posted by civic4982
I'd pay double Dom418... just b/c there's no OBXs for my 6 speed yet ... maybe soon tehy'll make that bend for us 6speed owners...
kissing the warranty goodbye? will someoene please explain to me how the quality of an exhaust OUTLET in an engine will cause the engine to break down? I don't think there will be any warranty issues b/c as we all probably know they have to prove that the mod is what caused the failure... and that goes the same with any nonfactory or aftermarket part... even the Comptechs... if they can prove that the CT headers caused engien failure then they won't cover it, simple as that...
What's the worst that could happen? bad welds? bad materials? the header could rust perhaps? either way the worst you get is an exhaust leak... something that A) can be patched or B) throw out the header and put the stock ones back on... I think people who paid more for their CTs are just upset and want to convicne tehmselves that by paying 3x as much they are buying piece of mind...
I'd pay double Dom418... just b/c there's no OBXs for my 6 speed yet
... maybe soon tehy'll make that bend for us 6speed owners...kissing the warranty goodbye? will someoene please explain to me how the quality of an exhaust OUTLET in an engine will cause the engine to break down? I don't think there will be any warranty issues b/c as we all probably know they have to prove that the mod is what caused the failure... and that goes the same with any nonfactory or aftermarket part... even the Comptechs... if they can prove that the CT headers caused engien failure then they won't cover it, simple as that...
What's the worst that could happen? bad welds? bad materials? the header could rust perhaps? either way the worst you get is an exhaust leak... something that A) can be patched or B) throw out the header and put the stock ones back on... I think people who paid more for their CTs are just upset and want to convicne tehmselves that by paying 3x as much they are buying piece of mind...
....................
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 5,063
Likes: 0
From: united states
no shit. its getting ridiculous.
If you can afford a $30K car and you want added performance, what the FUCK does it matter how you spend your money?
I wanted Comptech cuz I wanted to keep my factory warranty, NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
END OF THREAD>
If you can afford a $30K car and you want added performance, what the FUCK does it matter how you spend your money?
I wanted Comptech cuz I wanted to keep my factory warranty, NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
END OF THREAD>
I LOVE MY CAR
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 3,266
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL (South Burbs)
Originally posted by TypeSKid
I wanted Comptech cuz I wanted to keep my factory warranty, NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
I wanted Comptech cuz I wanted to keep my factory warranty, NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
I never bashed one person that bought C/T. There were the only choice, and if you wanted headers, you had to pay for them.
I love my CL-S
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,409
Likes: 0
From: canada
Originally posted by TypeSKid
no shit. its getting ridiculous.
If you can afford a $30K car and you want added performance, what the FUCK does it matter how you spend your money?
I wanted Comptech cuz I wanted to keep my factory warranty, NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
END OF THREAD>
no shit. its getting ridiculous.
If you can afford a $30K car and you want added performance, what the FUCK does it matter how you spend your money?
I wanted Comptech cuz I wanted to keep my factory warranty, NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
END OF THREAD>
Old timer
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 9,224
Likes: 1
From: .
Originally posted by TypeSKid
no shit. its getting ridiculous.
If you can afford a $30K car and you want added performance, what the FUCK does it matter how you spend your money?
I wanted Comptech cuz I wanted to keep my factory warranty, NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
END OF THREAD>
no shit. its getting ridiculous.
If you can afford a $30K car and you want added performance, what the FUCK does it matter how you spend your money?
I wanted Comptech cuz I wanted to keep my factory warranty, NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
END OF THREAD>
And that "no questions asked" is bullshit too. Any dealer that's an asshole about mods won't give a crap what brand nameplate is welded on your aftermarket headers.
There are maybe five Acura dealerships where they will be okay with Comptech parts but not other mods. The rest of the dealers out there range from "no mods EVER" to "any intake/exhaust mods are fine with us". Acting like Comptech mods are guaranteed not to break your warranty is foolish.
....................
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 5,063
Likes: 0
From: united states
Pohanka Acura, and the dealership I bought the car at, Riddle Acura in Cheaspeake, VA told me:
Comptech parts will maintain your warranty, INCLUDING HEADERS.
I think I got a steal on the Comptech's. Otherwise, I'd prolly be pimpin' some OBX's. :P
Comptech parts will maintain your warranty, INCLUDING HEADERS.
I think I got a steal on the Comptech's. Otherwise, I'd prolly be pimpin' some OBX's. :P
Ricky: Drugs > Football
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 3,147
Likes: 0
From: S. FLA / Nashville
First off like JRock said it depends on your dealer, best way to know is to call them up, hopefully they are not the only dealer in your area. Second they have to prove that your headers caused the problem. Like everyone seems to be saying, if you have a problem act like a real asshole who is pissed off, the only way to get through to most acura dealers.
Obx is still not carb certified, and they dont fit the 6 spead are their main 2 drawbacks, the company has been around for a long time and makes many parts for other cars. Most of us didtn know to much about comptech before we came to this forum and everyone has something comptech, just because they own the monopoly on this car does not mean they are the best.
Finaly about prototype headers, their site has not been updated in over 3 months, the av6 headers dyno is nothing new. No new word has been given about them. I emailed the email address on the site, no response. Wait for prototype good luck, but unless you call them think of your waiting for prototype as just that you dont want to spend the 1k right now, and that is completly reasonable.
Obx is still not carb certified, and they dont fit the 6 spead are their main 2 drawbacks, the company has been around for a long time and makes many parts for other cars. Most of us didtn know to much about comptech before we came to this forum and everyone has something comptech, just because they own the monopoly on this car does not mean they are the best.
Finaly about prototype headers, their site has not been updated in over 3 months, the av6 headers dyno is nothing new. No new word has been given about them. I emailed the email address on the site, no response. Wait for prototype good luck, but unless you call them think of your waiting for prototype as just that you dont want to spend the 1k right now, and that is completly reasonable.
go like hell
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 5,154
Likes: 1
From: Anna,OH(home of the honda/acura motors)
for me personally :
when I get my V-6 Accord(coupe) or CL
I'm going to wait on the Prototype headers
cause I saw the dyno on them and the powerband starts lower
on the Comptech and OBX is up in the 6-7 grand RPM range(which is redline range)
with the Prototype yeah I admit their the price of the Comptechs but if I want headers I want them to fit my type of driving. I think of the 200,000 thousand miles on my car(which I put 100,000 on and my mom put on the other 100,000) I'd say at the most I've redlined it 4-5 times. plus I like the looks of the Prototype headers.
the nice thing about Ohio is we do but we don't have emmission standards.
like you can't drive around without your cat off.(that's common sence)
but we don't have to take our cars to a goverment station to see if they pass emmission standards. so if if you want to in Ohio you can run stright pipes from the cat back.
basically as long it's not SUPER LOUD(i'm talking like when you get on it it rattles windows)
but my friend has a new style Chevy 1/2 ton v-8 we put headers on it and ran dual stright pipes out the back and its loud and he goes by cops and they don't turn arond or anything:P
when I get my V-6 Accord(coupe) or CL
I'm going to wait on the Prototype headers
cause I saw the dyno on them and the powerband starts lower
on the Comptech and OBX is up in the 6-7 grand RPM range(which is redline range)
with the Prototype yeah I admit their the price of the Comptechs but if I want headers I want them to fit my type of driving. I think of the 200,000 thousand miles on my car(which I put 100,000 on and my mom put on the other 100,000) I'd say at the most I've redlined it 4-5 times. plus I like the looks of the Prototype headers.
the nice thing about Ohio is we do but we don't have emmission standards.
like you can't drive around without your cat off.(that's common sence)
but we don't have to take our cars to a goverment station to see if they pass emmission standards. so if if you want to in Ohio you can run stright pipes from the cat back.
basically as long it's not SUPER LOUD(i'm talking like when you get on it it rattles windows)
but my friend has a new style Chevy 1/2 ton v-8 we put headers on it and ran dual stright pipes out the back and its loud and he goes by cops and they don't turn arond or anything:P
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rp_guy
Member Cars for Sale
9
Jul 16, 2017 07:33 AM
BoricuaTL
Car Parts for Sale
138
Apr 8, 2016 01:08 PM
CL-S progression 01
Car Parts for Sale
65
Jan 26, 2016 04:15 PM