New design xs 6 speed headers vs comptech
#121
Intermediate
Here is my install <--click me
What I took away from the whole thing:
The welds are clean and precise
DO NOT use the gaskets and hardware it comes with, they are garbage
I had to take out my rear motor mount to get the back header on
They sound great and you can notice the difference in driving in different RPM ranges
If you have the money for 'name brand' like Comptech then go for it but if not these are pretty much exactly the same and the only ones that will fit the 6 speeds without modification to the pipes.
All in all I say it was totally worth it, I love the way my car sounds with the XS/Borla setup. I have been slacking but videos will go up soon with and without rear mufflers (I havent put them back on because I like how it sounds too much)
What I took away from the whole thing:
The welds are clean and precise
DO NOT use the gaskets and hardware it comes with, they are garbage
I had to take out my rear motor mount to get the back header on
They sound great and you can notice the difference in driving in different RPM ranges
If you have the money for 'name brand' like Comptech then go for it but if not these are pretty much exactly the same and the only ones that will fit the 6 speeds without modification to the pipes.
All in all I say it was totally worth it, I love the way my car sounds with the XS/Borla setup. I have been slacking but videos will go up soon with and without rear mufflers (I havent put them back on because I like how it sounds too much)
#123
Intermediate
I just received my set of XS headers for the CL-S 6 speed.
pretty fast shipping considering I ordered on Mon September 9, 2013
it is here already.
They shipped out of China.
They are branded with the XS Power decal.
upon moving around the packing peanuts in the box I found stickers for XS power but also stickers for Relentless Tuning ... don't know what the heck that is.
I'll try and post pictures soon
The bend looks like crap though. It was cut and welded to create a "bend"
pretty fast shipping considering I ordered on Mon September 9, 2013
it is here already.
They shipped out of China.
They are branded with the XS Power decal.
upon moving around the packing peanuts in the box I found stickers for XS power but also stickers for Relentless Tuning ... don't know what the heck that is.
I'll try and post pictures soon
The bend looks like crap though. It was cut and welded to create a "bend"
Last edited by mike7792; 09-20-2013 at 04:55 PM.
#124
Intermediate
I just received my set of XS headers for the CL-S 6 speed.
pretty fast shipping considering I ordered on Mon September 9, 2013
it is here already.
They shipped out of China.
They are branded with the XS Power decal.
upon moving around the packing peanuts in the box I found stickers for XS power but also stickers for Relentless Tuning ... don't know what the heck that is.
I'll try and post pictures soon
The bend looks like crap though. It was cut and welded to create a "bend"
pretty fast shipping considering I ordered on Mon September 9, 2013
it is here already.
They shipped out of China.
They are branded with the XS Power decal.
upon moving around the packing peanuts in the box I found stickers for XS power but also stickers for Relentless Tuning ... don't know what the heck that is.
I'll try and post pictures soon
The bend looks like crap though. It was cut and welded to create a "bend"
Sorry for the huge pics.
as you can see, the bend was welded together....
Any feedback? I have no experience with headers and not 100% sure if these are indeed the "Correct" headers for the 6 speed
#126
2003 Acura CL-S6
Can you post close up pics to the welds? And do you think they would need to be reinforced? Ive heard about the test pipe breaking shortly after installation. Also pics of the insides of possible thanks.
#127
Intermediate
The welds on mine look pretty much the same. There are certain spots on the inside of the flanges that could probably be reinforced with more welding (there are parts of the flange with no welding on the inside)
I'm hoping mine fits properly. That bend looks sketchy as hell lol
#128
Pro
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Holly sh** the welds in place of the bend look terrible but I would be more concerned with the how it looks inside, cant go back and clean them up know. I think I might go a different direction and when it comes time to 6speed swap grind the mount. Thanks mike7792 for posting up some pics I hope they work out for you.
#131
I Wanna Beer
I'm not saying the quality of these current ones is great, just that there are reasons they can be much more expensive now. Throw on top of that the fact that Comptech went after them. Gotta pay those legal fees.
#133
Intermediate
I haven't installed them yet. I haven't had time.
I am seeing if I can get a friend to reinforce the welds before I do anything.
I am also trying to track down bolts to replace the ones that came with the headers. Not sure where to get them from
I am seeing if I can get a friend to reinforce the welds before I do anything.
I am also trying to track down bolts to replace the ones that came with the headers. Not sure where to get them from
#135
Told Ya'LL...DYNASTY !!
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figured id update this thread a little!! my first run of ssautochrome headers from prob 5-6 years ago finally cracked around the weld on the front set ( think a speed bump caused it) anyways figured since i had such a good run with them the first time around might as well order an updated set.
Ordered on the 9th.. got them today the 16th, shipped from china, upon quick inspection after unpacking, look alot sturdier and more beefy/better quality then the original set that are still on my car.. Also my rear header doesnt have the bend has the cut/weld like previously posted!
Ordered on the 9th.. got them today the 16th, shipped from china, upon quick inspection after unpacking, look alot sturdier and more beefy/better quality then the original set that are still on my car.. Also my rear header doesnt have the bend has the cut/weld like previously posted!
#138
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XxXboboXxX or Mike can one of you look into the welded runner with a little and see what the weld looks like from the inside? If they did a good job matching the pics and did not over penetrate the welds then it really should not be a big deal. Look at all the long tube headers that have been made for the j series they all have weld in the runners. The biggest thing is that the diameter of the pipe does not shrink where the welded joints are. The guys at XS should really update the web site to show the current product it is misleading. Thank you guys for posting those pics, I would like to know how they perform let us know how it turns out.
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#140
Intermediate
XxXboboXxX or Mike can one of you look into the welded runner with a little and see what the weld looks like from the inside? If they did a good job matching the pics and did not over penetrate the welds then it really should not be a big deal. Look at all the long tube headers that have been made for the j series they all have weld in the runners. The biggest thing is that the diameter of the pipe does not shrink where the welded joints are. The guys at XS should really update the web site to show the current product it is misleading. Thank you guys for posting those pics, I would like to know how they perform let us know how it turns out.
Sorry, what's a welded runner?
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03 tls nc (10-19-2013)
#142
Intermediate
ahh ok,
I've had a look and I can see the welds from the inside. There aren't any visible gaps in the welds around the joints.
I have no experience with welding so I am not sure what's "good" vs "bad".
The pics aren't very good as I am using my cellphone but you can kinda see the welds on the inside in the pics.
(Top "hole" is the one with the bend -> 2nd pic)
I've had a look and I can see the welds from the inside. There aren't any visible gaps in the welds around the joints.
I have no experience with welding so I am not sure what's "good" vs "bad".
The pics aren't very good as I am using my cellphone but you can kinda see the welds on the inside in the pics.
(Top "hole" is the one with the bend -> 2nd pic)
Last edited by mike7792; 10-17-2013 at 03:11 PM.
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03 tls nc (10-19-2013)
#147
Told Ya'LL...DYNASTY !!
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yea cant really get a good pic of the inside welds on the bend, but quality look good to me.. ill take a pic of the old ones when i get the chance to swap.. like i said i ran the first set for close to 5-6 years with zero problems, i believe they were something like $80-100 when they first popped up as well!! cant beat that bang for buck
#148
2003 Acura CL-S6
Although these welds look good Im going to take mine to friend of mine in town and have him check out the welds and probably reinforce them just to be safe. Especially the flex pipe I have read about them breaking on here.
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#153
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I think SSautochrome went out of business or they were bought out, but hear is the link to XS
http://xs-power.com/acura-honda-nonturbo-headers-2.htm
http://xs-power.com/acura-honda-nonturbo-headers-2.htm
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mugen_kid (10-25-2013)
#154
Intermediate
Question: I've got some exhaust wrap laying around and I'm about to install the headers soon. What part of the headers would you guys recommend that I wrap up?
#155
Pro
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Keep a couple things in mind when you heat wrap exhaust. It's main function is to keep heat in the pipe so the the exhaust can flow out of the engine faster = greater efficiency, so you want to start wrapping as close to the head as possible. Make sure that you wrap each runner the same way and for the same length because the heat wrap can change the air fuel ratio unevenly in the individual cylinders and our ECU's can't compensate that closely. You should at least do both upper collectors, where the three runners join will get tricky but if you wrap the first two runners down as far as you can go. Then at the bottom of the third runner wrap all the way around what you could not get with the first two. I would recommend coating the wrap before you install them it will help it last long, also use some SS pipe clams at each end they work way better then the little bands they give you. Hope this helps
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#156
2003 Acura CL-S6
So i got my headers in the mail the other day. (will post pics later) I have been debating on getting them ported and polished. Now that I have thought about it I probably won't port them because there is a chance it could weaken then... But I am pretty positive I am going to polish them before installing. Only things is I have never polished anything and don't know how but, sure I can find a video and figure it out. BTW they just like the one posted by others.
Any opinions?
Any opinions?
#159
2003 Acura CL-S6
I should be getting mine on before it gets to cold here in Kentucky. Anyone have any advise on whether or not I should polish the inside of them or not even worry about it?
#160
3.5 psi
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i've heard of polishing heads, manifolds etc for better air flow in the engine, but not any part of the exhaust. I would just make sure there are no ridges or anything obstructing the air flow.