I've read to get 10x30 bolts and your saying get 10x40 bolts. WHich one is it? Well i guess going longer wouldnt hurt right?

 

get the 10x40's, especially if you plan on using washers.

My headers didn't quite line up right, but the longer bolts helped "massage" it into place.

 

Any good hardware store

 

bump it, i just dropped the car off at the shop to install everything wit what came wit it. I told them about the bolts.

 

Has anyone used the stock O rings or did everyone use the ones that came with the XS headers?

 

From what I've seen it seems most people either reuse the stock one or install a new factory one and don't use the one that comes with the headers.

 

I just picked up a set of CL Manual Trans headers on ebay - new for $140 shipped.

They're stainless - and have "spoon sports" welded to them. They have serial numbers at the base of the upper manifold on both pieces - and are much nicer quality than the OBX headers I had on my CL-P.

They have the flex pipe bubble on the front piece of the A Pipe, and I had no fitment issues after I took the jackstands out from under the swaybar mounts (needed to be on the frame to get the rear bank into position on the head).

I don't feel a tremendous gain like I did on the CL-P - but it definitely pulls harder in VTEC. lower revvs.

I doubt that they are Spoon Sports - but they are nice headers for the cash when options are very limited.

PM me and I'll link you to the seller if you're interested.

 

Use the orings that they give you and re-use the stock manifold gasket.

 

you guys are saying to use 10 x 40 bolts...my question is if that is in metric or standard??? And does anyone know if the bolts used for the stock manifold are standardor metric???? I am planning on installing mine soon and i need to know

 

Metric and metric to both questions.

 

is this the correct link to the headers? http://xs-power.com/honda/honda027.html

 

bump!

 

Why did you need to bump it?

 

Mrsteve, i want to know if its the right link to buy the headers

 

Yes those are the headers and DAMN now less than $100 shipped

 

I can't believe the pricing. Jesus.

 

^Taiwanese slave labor has it's benefits.

 

Ok everyone is saying different things about the bolts/gaskets/o ring

So 8.8 stength 10x40 1.25 bolts, new factory o ring, new factory head to header gasket? What about the other gaskets?

 

All you need are the bolts! Re-use your factory head to header and the o ring gaskets are fine. All they do is seal the different pieces. Unless you kill your factory gasket, it's fine to re-use. That's what I did and I've had mine for over a year with no problems plus I did it myself, no sweat!

 

I have a nice set of hand tools and a torque wrench, how easy is it to do your self. What should I expect to pay if I have it done

 

It is actually cheaper/easier for me to buy a whole new set of header's than try and fix my leaking flex pipe, LOL.

...I just placed an order for a 2nd set, just for the A-pipe.

 

won't they just send another leaking one? that's the problem with xs so far. resonance and leaks from the flex pipe.

 

I have not seen many complaints about leaky flex pipes from recent buyers, so I am willing to take that chance.

My big issue is finding time to take my car to a shop to figure out if/how we can repair the pipe. I will just repair the bad pipe(s) on my own time and sell that set to recoup some of the cost.

 

will these headers fit on a 03 Type S Auto??

 

yes

 

Yes the headers will fit all AT 3.2s...not the MT though because of the tranny. Scoop them while they are hot, I paid 115 plus 15 shipped and almost feel I got ripped now

My friend has driven in his car on the highway with me doing WOT and he describes it as "a little rice sounding but sick as hell".

 

I can't say how much to have it done, buy yeah, do it yourself. All I had was hand tools and I don't consider myself a mechanic by no means. It's really pretty hard to screw up. You unbolt and take off the pipes then you put them on and bolt. Pretty much a no-brainer. Just use jack stands to be safe and unplug the O2 sensor before you unscrew it. TaDa, you're done. You've saved yourself money and have the satisfaction of doing it yourself. That's how you learn.
Go for it and good luck!

 

The XS headers will work for the 6MT. The one rear pipe is bent to allow the rear mount. We just got finished doing a full J32A2 / 6MT in a 99 TL using XS headers.

 

It's a total knock-off of Comptech's design, right down to the bend in the rear bank, and the ONLY alternative to Comptech for the 6MT guys.

 

I ordered mine 2 days ago and paid $97 including shipping!!!! Can't wait to get them installed.

 

i paid 97 bucks too, they are just giving these things away. Is there a gasket that goes from the pipe to the CAT? If so do we use the stock one or the one they give us (havent gotten mine in the mail yet)

 

I'm not sure. I guess i'll find out when I get mine. I've read on here that the stock ones will work better than the ones that they will send, if they send any for that part of the exaust. If anyone knows can you please let us know??

 

Just a quick question. Will these XS headers make you fail a smog test? I've heard that the comptechs are CARB certified(are the XS ?), i don't know what that means, but i figured it meant they would pass smog. Just wanted to know.

 

Yes XS still works with the 6MT but are different than 5AT correct. Tell me more about this 6MT TL project.

EDIT: Even though the XS headers are not CARB stamped, I wouldn't say they are necessarily illegal.

 

The XS headers come with all the gaskets. Just re-use the header to engine gasket that you already have. My TL passed emissions no problem in CT.

 

recieved my headers about a week ago and just had them installed. I have the stock exhaust mounted to the headers. sounds like a G35. Just the way I wanted

 

anyone have a sound clip with the headers and stock exhaust? i wanna hear the "G35"

 

i have it, but i need to find it, i'll post it in like an hour or so.
i have just the headers, and everything else is stock

 

i just ordered mine yesterday, i cant wait to get those babies in!! hopefully the install goes as smooth for me as it has for some of u guys.

 

I had no issues with installing mine despite the fact that customer service at XSpower told me they would NOT fit on my car.

I would highly recommend wrapping them before the install. It cuts down on the tinny sound you get from the thin walls, but you still get more rumble than stock when you give it some gas. You also will hold more heat in the pipes which will help the hot exhaust gas flow more freely. It took me 2 rolls of 50'x1" wrap to cover the whole kit.