mikerocka

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Whats a good set of headers for the CL-S

i have a cl-s going into my accord in the next month which im having built into a 3.5. i already have the 6spd in, but now its time for the powahh


What recommendations do you guys have on headers?

i was leaning towards the dc sports, but im interested in buying something else if its better i/e same pricing. thanks in advance - mike

CL-Slick

iTrader: (7)

I would probably get XS headers from ssautochrome.com

02CL-TypeS

either get xs headers or go all out and get comptechs

aznboi2424

iTrader: (10)

XS power headers are best bang for the buck. DC headers are a better build but they will cost about 2-3x as much and you still dont get CARB certification right?
Comptechs are the top of the line. but you have to shell out 650 for used or about 1k for new.
not sure if you need CARB cert but if you do, comptech is the way to go. if you dont then XS power headers will do the job.

black label

I don't know exactly how it works on and Accord with a CL-s motor built to a 3.5 with a 6 speed, but on a regular old CL-S 6 speed you have 2 choices Comptech or XSpower due to our funky rear motor mount.

mikerocka

i have same mount as you, i knot the difference in the 2 lol... i ran into a problem with it when i 1st did the tranny swap.

so XSpower is the way to go huh? i've read up that its smarter to re-inforce the welds? make any sense?

fuzzy02CLS

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With that much power & since you seem to have enough $ for those swaps get CT headers & be done with it. Not saying XS won't do the job, but if you have the means then get them.

m733l

iTrader: (1)

what they all said. if you have a 6mt then you have two options. xs power and ct's are the only two headers that will clear the rear mount. i've had both and had zero prob. i have the ct's now because i needed carb cert in socal. ct's are def better quality so if you have the means then get the ct's. if you do get the xs, there have been some that leaked from the welds so re inforcing the weld would not be a bad idea. either way you can't go wrong with either one. you might experience some problems with the xs but you can buy 10 of them for the price of one ct.

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

As mentioned, CT Engineering (Comptech) are the best headers on the market. However, they are expensive. I don't like SS Autochrome (XS Power) but it seems for this car they at least made headers that fit so if you're on a budget then get the XS although I don't recommend them professionally or personally. Others seems to have a good experience with them.

I would recommend DC Sports but they got bought out and they are out of stock with no ETA's on virtually every header I check.

loweredCL

iTrader: (1)

Hey guys, Got a question. I just installed XS headers from SSchrome and they do fit well. I looked on DIY on the links there, but couldn't find the amount of torque you should use! I saw it once, but now can't find it. Does anyone remember or know where I can find that answer?? Thanks..

BigLizard

there are lots of threads on headers...check it out.

loweredCL

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Thanks, found what I needed.