New design xs 6 speed headers vs comptech
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New design xs 6 speed headers vs comptech
I recently email xs about the headers and the told me that the have upgraded the header. The new headers are 321 stainless and 2.2 mm thick steel. I will be receiving the headers soon and I will snap pic. How would you guys think it would compare to the comptech headers? The price is still 130 shipped.
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Unless they recently started to make them again the 6 speeds headers were phased out for years & years now & only had auto versions. Considering how small the market is I bet they ship you the auto versions.
Look at the FAQ, tons of info comparing them...
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/%2A%2A%2A-official-2nd-gen-cl-information-thread-%2A%2A%2A-480087/
Look at the FAQ, tons of info comparing them...
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/%2A%2A%2A-official-2nd-gen-cl-information-thread-%2A%2A%2A-480087/
Last edited by fuzzy02CLS; 01-05-2012 at 01:37 PM.
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i'm pretty sure they were comptech knockoffs but the collector might have been 2.5". I would triple check that they are sending you headers with a bend in the rear header (for the 6speeds).
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yea very interested if they did make a better and newer model...Its time for me to upgrade my original xs headers...already had to weld a new flex pipe and weld a crack shut...Probably would help if i didnt have a header bolt snapped in the block...tsk tsk tsk
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You get what you pay for. Even if they do fit they aren't anywhere near the quality of Comptech headers. I understand that your budget may not allow for the price tag of Comptech/CT-E headers and the XS headers may fit but there will be absolutely no comparison in quality, material, precision, or technology.
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Comptech FTW!!!!!
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planing to weld some of those crack and smoothing it out. I think it was worth 130. I read on the forum where you can put rubbing alcohol on it and it will keep it from getting goldish brown?
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http://xs-power.com/acura-honda-nonturbo-headers-2.htm
Even though it said they are out of order they arent! I emailed them that it was a 6speed and bought it on the website. After you buy the headers they email you back in 2 days.
Even though it said they are out of order they arent! I emailed them that it was a 6speed and bought it on the website. After you buy the headers they email you back in 2 days.
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Still not has good has mine haha. But for $130 you can't beat that just get them rewelded before u put them on here's what mine looks like
http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/...h/230870c3.jpg
http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/...h/230870c3.jpg
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That is exaclty what I did....probably over 6 years ago now.....bought XS Power headers for about $100....had a friend redo a lot of the welds and then I sent them off to, at the time HPC (High Performance Coatings) now Jet Hot, to get them coated. Not one spec of rust, crack, resonating, or anything in 6 years. Total cost for headers and coating....I think it was under $300.
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http://xs-power.com/acura-honda-nonturbo-headers-2.htm
Even though it said they are out of order they arent! I emailed them that it was a 6speed and bought it on the website. After you buy the headers they email you back in 2 days.
Even though it said they are out of order they arent! I emailed them that it was a 6speed and bought it on the website. After you buy the headers they email you back in 2 days.
im glad im not the only gunny pig with these new headers.!!
i emailed them 2 weeks ago, after some back and forth, they agreeded to sell me one.
I just recieved the headers today, they look good, some of the welds could use a touch up possibly, its completly stainless so there will be no rust which is a bonus.
They are for 6 speed, and they do have the bend. From what i was told by xs, if i blasted them on a forum, they would reimburse me soem of the cost. I paid 150 shipped. Whixch the box came straight from china. Address and all.
They look good, hope for the best.
Defiantly will entertain touchin up some welds, and the insides could use some TLC. Iv neevr seen legit headers if you will, so not sure how comptech looks inside.