mkshdy

i just order XS headers and i need some questions answered please!!!!!!!!!!!


how many nuts and bolts do i need and what size do i need

acura oem gaskets are expensive i only 50,000 miles on the motor should i go with the gaskets that are already on the car or new gaskets.

all feedback and answers are welcome

turbo_911

SEARCH is your best friend, it was covered A LOT of times. there is a whole thread just for XS Headers. Good luck

'01White3.2CL

hopefully that thread explains how you made a mistake not buying Comptech.

Comptech for the FTMFW!!!!

lol, im just kidding, dont those cheap headers come with instructions?! lol

well enjoy them, headers are the best mod for the CL.

TheWeez

Needs more !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mkshdy

needs more what?

aznboi2424

iTrader: (10)

search for the size of the new nuts and bolts. there are threads just dedicated to XS headers.
a new gasket is not that expensive.

mkshdy

okay what gaskets should i replace block to header?

acura quoted me 28 per gasket on those

Keenum3900

Did you buy the headers from SSAUTOCHROME.com? Some people were saying they payed $150 on Ebay for them but you can buy directly from the site for $100 w/shipping.

Cky_Cl

get them at oemacuraparts.com
they are 14.08 each

part# 18115-P8E-A01

mkshdy

my next question:

one header has a bend in the design on the header my question is which side does it go on the front side or the back side.

TheWeez

Back side. That bend is designed to get around the mount on 6-speeds.

mkshdy

Thanks THE WEEZ

DO YOU KNOW OF A THREAD WITH HOW TO INSTRUCTIONS AND POSSIBLY PICTURES

BETTER YET HOW DID YOU DISASSEMBLE THE STOCK HEADERS AND HOW DID YOU ASSEMBLE THE XS HEADERS (WHAT ORDER?)

TheWeez

Make sure to put some Liquid Wrench on the bolts where the stock manifold meets the exhaust a day or two before you swap them out and put more on when you start. I'd first remove the manifold from the block while you let the Liquid Wrench soak in. Then remove them from the exhaust pipe (leave the manifold bolts holding them to the block in just a bit to hold the weight from them while you unhook the lower stuff). When installing the headers, I'd bolt them up to the block first but just get the bolts in there a little, don't tighten them yet. Leaving them loose will make it easier to get everything hooked to the exhaust next. Hook it to the exhaust and then tighten them down after that. There really isn't much need for pictures. We're talking about just a couple bolts and nothing else. It's really fairly easy.

mkshdy

what about the oxygen sensor is it hard to remove and when should i remove it

spoolindc5

I agree

Gnate

iTrader: (10)

i am about to run but I am looking at headers and trying to decide what to do... I have the obx/megans for 150, DC for 420 and then everything else in between, what is the best bang for your buck?

TheWeez

XS Power. $88 ssautochrome.com

TheWeez

Oh wait, you're in CA which means you need CARB certified. Gotta go withe Comptech then. $1200

Gnate

iTrader: (10)

nah i'm in MA, XS $88 ftw?
I was thinkin OBX cause cocoa is a legend and said he had em for 4 years n problems

TheWeez

Many members here have had the XS for white a while with no problems either. If you search, you'll find a large XS owners thread with all kinds of comments on them.

Gnate

iTrader: (10)

word, thanks, but i mean maybe ill get the comptech $1200, that's pretty cheap.