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10-03-2002, 08:59 AM
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I just orderd the OBX headers for my 2001 CL-P. I bought them direct from their site. Just want to confirm.
It will fit my 2001 CL-P?
And i bought these, are they the right ones?
http://www.obxracingperformance.com/
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Also does anyone know if they will fit my friends 99 TL-P
Thanks
It will fit my 2001 CL-P?
And i bought these, are they the right ones?
http://www.obxracingperformance.com/
on the bottom
Also does anyone know if they will fit my friends 99 TL-P
Thanks
10-03-2002, 09:10 AM
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Originally posted by CT3.2
I just orderd the OBX headers for my 2001 CL-P. I bought them direct from their site. Just want to confirm.
It will fit my 2001 CL-P?
And i bought these, are they the right ones?
http://www.obxracingperformance.com/...tml/icOid/1291
Also does anyone know if they will fit my friends 99 TL-P
Thanks
I just orderd the OBX headers for my 2001 CL-P. I bought them direct from their site. Just want to confirm.
It will fit my 2001 CL-P?
And i bought these, are they the right ones?
http://www.obxracingperformance.com/...tml/icOid/1291
Also does anyone know if they will fit my friends 99 TL-P
Thanks
10-03-2002, 09:15 AM
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So i bought the right one perfect and they will fit, I should tell my boy to order a set for his TL.
So you know how much of an increase i will have with them? Noticeable you think?
Also how hard is it to install my self ?
So you know how much of an increase i will have with them? Noticeable you think?
Also how hard is it to install my self ?
10-03-2002, 09:30 AM
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Originally posted by jucee187
CAN ANYONE POST PICTURES OF THIS "O-RING"?.. i still dont know what it is.. or what its supposed to do...
Please help.. =)
CAN ANYONE POST PICTURES OF THIS "O-RING"?.. i still dont know what it is.. or what its supposed to do...
Please help.. =)
This is called a gasket. Here is a link to the installation directions from comptech. I am sure they are similar. They say that you can reuse the old ones if the are in good shape. There is a pic that shows what one looks like between the CC and the new header piping.
http://www.comptechusa.com/instructions/ins028.pdf
10-05-2002, 07:35 AM
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jucee - when metal meets metal there will never be a perfect leak free seal as the edges are too rough. In an exhaust system gases would leak out where pipes connect together. So gaskets are used (various names) to give a leak free seal where two different pipes join together.
10-05-2002, 09:52 AM
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Originally posted by paper1122
Did anyone install them, themselves w/o a lift? if so how hard/easy was it? could someone with very little expirience do it?
Did anyone install them, themselves w/o a lift? if so how hard/easy was it? could someone with very little expirience do it?
You need the right tools.. DW40 and lot of time... get the helper too.... you need a the torque specs and torque wrench.
10-06-2002, 02:29 AM
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Re: OBX Headers buyers ($340 shipped) get your quesions answered here!
Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
Guys,
Do you have a question about the OBX headers, ordering, shipping, their quality, installation, dyno gains....
Just post here or if you prefer PM me....
I will answer your questions with pleasure
Guys,
Do you have a question about the OBX headers, ordering, shipping, their quality, installation, dyno gains....
Just post here or if you prefer PM me....
I will answer your questions with pleasure
ARE YOU 100% sure these V6 accd headers will fit an 03 cls MT???? and are there really noticeable gains in HP???....ALSO, since the comptechs are like 1200, y is it that OBx can make the same for so much cheaper...? i mean, is there like a catch?? with they crack or somthing??....sorry, not familiar with headers and what rthey do but sounds very tempting....
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10-06-2002, 10:05 AM
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Can any mechanic do this...I thought this was a simple install 
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My mechanic is good, cheap, and I trust him, hopefully I can just take it to him...
Let me know, cause I ordered mine today
... My mechanic is good, cheap, and I trust him, hopefully I can just take it to him...
Let me know, cause I ordered mine today
10-06-2002, 09:00 PM
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The reason that you should re-torque you headeres every once in a while, about a week or two after install and maybe once a year after that, is because metals expand and contract with temperature. The COULD possibly become loose or too tight. Yes, it is possible to over tighten something.
But, chances are, most of the time, you will have no problems.
But, chances are, most of the time, you will have no problems.
10-06-2002, 09:50 PM
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Originally posted by AGPExTreMe
what's a torque spec and torque wrench??
what's a torque spec and torque wrench??
Torque, in my words, the amount of force that it takes to tighten something, usually measured in foot/pounds, ft/lbs.
A torque wrench is used to measure this force.
Torque specs are needed for a few reasons:
Proper tightening for gasket compersion
Pipe stress
This is my understanding. I am sure that someone can explain it differently.
10-07-2002, 12:39 AM
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Originally posted by JRock
Cheaper materials probably. Cheaper labor which produces lazy welds and a less appealing final product.
Hopefully it will perform well and last all right.
Cheaper materials probably. Cheaper labor which produces lazy welds and a less appealing final product.
Hopefully it will perform well and last all right.
10-07-2002, 10:46 AM
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Originally posted by mr. big
then y the hell would u want to put a shitty product on ur nice car???what if sumthin goes wrong??
then y the hell would u want to put a shitty product on ur nice car???what if sumthin goes wrong??
Second, the worst thing that could happen is a weld fails and your car makes a little more noise until you fix the weld or put the stock headers back on and ship the OBX back to OBX to have them fix it.
I don't expect that to happen anyway, though.
10-07-2002, 11:00 AM
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Quick question. the weld is weak and opens will OBX cover it if we are installing it on our cars. Since it is made for the Accord. Does the warrantee get voided?
10-07-2002, 11:03 AM
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Well, I was wrong.. mine were delivered on Sat.!! Cool .
Anyway.. they look really sweet. I do not think they are much less of a product then the Comptech Headers... well... except in price.
So what was the story with the torque specs? Where would we get these? I'm probably going to have a local mechanic friend do the install. I was going to go through Park Ave... however, they never got back to me to let me know if they'd do them and if it would cost the same as the Comptechs do (I would imagine they would).....
.Anyway.. they look really sweet. I do not think they are much less of a product then the Comptech Headers... well... except in price.
So what was the story with the torque specs? Where would we get these? I'm probably going to have a local mechanic friend do the install. I was going to go through Park Ave... however, they never got back to me to let me know if they'd do them and if it would cost the same as the Comptechs do (I would imagine they would).....
10-07-2002, 11:10 AM
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I've seen some people use heat wraps on their headers...what does this do?...
what if we put HEAT WRAPS on the headers (OBX/COMPTECH)..will that make any difference?..
and if the headers leak.. will it cause engine damage..or just cause power loss..and more noise??
what if we put HEAT WRAPS on the headers (OBX/COMPTECH)..will that make any difference?..
and if the headers leak.. will it cause engine damage..or just cause power loss..and more noise??
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