'01White3.2CL

Hey everyone,

so I own a 2001 Acura 3.2CL-P...all i could afford. well anyway, this NON Type-S needed some help under the hood. I recently installed the comptech headers and you can definitely feel the difference in power from the second i hopped in! I'm essentially here to pass the news to everyone: that it is indeed a great mod...most horsepower for the money for our Acks from my research...

the car DOES sound different...now note: it is NOT louder, but the tone is simply different...if you are looking solely for sound, the catback exhaust is the way to go, but if you do that, you have to add the extra power from the headers to get the full effect. highly recommended for those of you who are in my position now as i was when i was looking for a simple and quick mod. Comptech claims up to 32 HP at the wheels and it is definitely felt!!! money well spent!!

cbusAcuracls

just a question if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for the comptech headers?

dannycls

good stuff. thanks for sharing. im saving to buy a pair

nbennettksu

iTrader: (2)

just man up and do XS and save yourself some cheeeeeze

dannycls

no thanks....its either comptech if i could find some or the dc sports

BigLizard

I wouldn't touch DC sports with a 3 meter pole unless I see some feedback from another member saying they are worth the money.

LIPPSTUH

iTrader: (2)

plus the "new" dc design isn't for 6-speeds ( i heard).

there's a non-comptech headers thread in here somewhere.

nbennettksu

iTrader: (2)

rp_guy

only 15 on the CL-P

SG81

iTrader: (1)

nice! i didn't know the headers fit the CL-P

Hockeyman

they are worth the $$, I've had em on for a little less than a year and they are still holding up well. Only flaws are from me bottoming out and denting the downpipe a little bit. No resonance problems, but i have the copper gaskets, the paper ones they give you were blown in a few weeks.

'01White3.2CL

hey well i did pay full price off of comptechusa.com. $1249...the second and last thing i want to do with my car is to get the full catback exhaust $1100, so im half way there...

and i do believe you bout only 15HP gain on CL-P, but can you please provide a source?!?!?!?!

'01White3.2CL

also, does anyone know facts about whether or not gas mileage is affected?...

i have now had the headers on for a week, and i drove the car hard as usual, and if i have enough data, it would seem i now get SLIGHTLY better gas mileage (??), but this is complete speculation, any facts please? thx.

and i hope the person that asked how i spent for headers wont say...oh you coulda spent that much more on the car and got a Type-S, blah, blah, blah...well im a car enthusiast, like to mod, and picked a good car...and here on the forums, we all know the Type S has a lot more potential, but among other car companies, my car is indeed faster, and yes i do hail to TypeS's lol. but we all have that same sexy design...

tnobori1

You should get slightly better gas mileage since the headers are less restrictive, but if you're like me you'll end up with your foot in it a lot more (enjoying the extra power) and end up getting worse mileage.

lnarreola

hi i own a 2001 acura cl-s and i was looking at the megan ss headers they claim they get 15+ horse power anybody have this headers or recommend getting this headers thanx please i need help.
sincerely,
alan malagon

SG81

iTrader: (1)

you have good taste

SG81

iTrader: (1)

i heard the Megan's are crap. If you don't want to spend the $1,000+ on the Comptechs, look at the XS headers or the DC's

lnarreola

thanx for the info SG81 i will see the Xs headers to see what they give..

Dirty Type-S

1200 :shudders:

SG81

iTrader: (1)

i use to be like that. before i was like $1200 for headers...no way. but since, i've changed my mind and ordered a set. i guess to some people it's worth it

cbusAcuracls

Well I was thinking why didn't you get the type S for a little more but I understand completely why you did so. I had a 95 integra ls and fully customized...its fun. But I've learned when you get the base model on any car your going to spend alot more money on a customized car that some people with a type s feel as soon as they drive the car. Either way its personal pref. so more power to ya. Enjoy the new headers!!!

D3MTRSPT

I bought some and I kick but with them!! I have a friend who has a Modded WRX and I kill him now from the start up until 4th gear!! If you do buy them make sure you call AEM first and get the 3 bolt flange. I bought the 2 bolt not knowing what would happen and it cause a major exhaust leak on the down pipe. Needless to say I sent them back and DC sports is making me some and i should be getting it this week..