Sound level with Comptech headers
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Cruisin'
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Sound level with Comptech headers
Does the sound level change any after adding the Comptech headers? I hate to experiment with a $1K set of headers only to find out that they make the car a lot louder than I want. Has everyone used the Comptech mufflers too?
Thanks!
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Thanks!
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2001 CL-S Nighthawk Black/ Parchment, Spoiler, no-nav,
1968 GTO Convertible Red/Wht
1956 Ford F100 Blue
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From: California
Not to worry!
Installed properly, the headers will produce no noticeable change in current engine/exhaust noise. What you will notice, however, is that your car will accelerate much more freely between 5500 - 7000 rpm. Simply put, it pulls harder because it's in this range where the significant horsepower gains are to be had.
My suggestion is to have them installed with fresh gaskets, and if you're going to do it yourself, get a good torque wrench and adapters to get into the tight places. Once your headers are installed, drive NORMALLY for a few days before testing them out. After about a week of driving, re-torque the headers to the exhaust manifold (23 ft-lbs) and you're good to go.
Sound Investment!
Mint
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01 CL-S Black/Parchment
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Comptech Headers
Installed properly, the headers will produce no noticeable change in current engine/exhaust noise. What you will notice, however, is that your car will accelerate much more freely between 5500 - 7000 rpm. Simply put, it pulls harder because it's in this range where the significant horsepower gains are to be had.
My suggestion is to have them installed with fresh gaskets, and if you're going to do it yourself, get a good torque wrench and adapters to get into the tight places. Once your headers are installed, drive NORMALLY for a few days before testing them out. After about a week of driving, re-torque the headers to the exhaust manifold (23 ft-lbs) and you're good to go.
Sound Investment!
Mint
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AEM CAI
Comptech Headers
Drifting
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From: Miami, FL
Earlier today I went for a ride in the 3.5 liter CL at Rick Case with headers and it's exhaust note wasn't much different from a stock 3.2 CL's.
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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type S
Satin Silver Metallic/Ebony
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From: Houston, TX - Uhhh, now what y'all know bout them Texas boys, Comin down in candied toys, smokin wee
hey what about the gas mileage, is there any significant change in mileage???
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Suzuka Master
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Yes, I think the headers help out in gas mileage, about 3 or 4 more mpg from my exp
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Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
me.
gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.
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White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
me.
gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.
Cruisin'
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by ord cl-s:
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I heard the Comptech Headers & Mufflers on a TL-S at the NJ MEET 2-weeks ago and it sounded SWEET.
2000 BUCKS worth of SWEET……..I don’t know.
Eclipse went for a ride in that same car the other day and I’m sure he’ll chime in here.
Shawn S
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2000 BUCKS worth of SWEET……..I don’t know.
Eclipse went for a ride in that same car the other day and I’m sure he’ll chime in here.
Shawn S
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Speed limits are for CARS and DRIVERS whose limits are easily exceeded !!!!!
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GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER AMP w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Xephyr CAI - Shine by ZAINO
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Mint Julip:
Not to worry!
Installed properly, the headers will produce no noticeable change in current engine/exhaust noise. What you will notice, however, is that your car will accelerate much more freely between 5500 - 7000 rpm. Simply put, it pulls harder because it's in this range where the significant horsepower gains are to be had.
My suggestion is to have them installed with fresh gaskets, and if you're going to do it yourself, get a good torque wrench and adapters to get into the tight places. Once your headers are installed, drive NORMALLY for a few days before testing them out. After about a week of driving, re-torque the headers to the exhaust manifold (23 ft-lbs) and you're good to go.
Sound Investment!
Mint
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Not to worry!
Installed properly, the headers will produce no noticeable change in current engine/exhaust noise. What you will notice, however, is that your car will accelerate much more freely between 5500 - 7000 rpm. Simply put, it pulls harder because it's in this range where the significant horsepower gains are to be had.
My suggestion is to have them installed with fresh gaskets, and if you're going to do it yourself, get a good torque wrench and adapters to get into the tight places. Once your headers are installed, drive NORMALLY for a few days before testing them out. After about a week of driving, re-torque the headers to the exhaust manifold (23 ft-lbs) and you're good to go.
Sound Investment!
Mint
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When you (or whoever) did the re-torque, did you actually see/feel any loose hardware.
I was going to have mine installed next week WITH new gaskets, so I was curious...
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