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11-02-2006, 10:01 AM
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does anyone know where i can buy the xs power headers?? i have searched ebay and couldnt find them for the 01 cls. i found them for the ford probe and another car. also is there anyone that has had any problem with these headers yet?
11-02-2006, 10:17 AM
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Accord V6 / Acura CL 98-03 ~6-2-1 RACE HEADERS~
Look for that title in the eBay Listing.
The XS Headers are sold buy www.ssautochrome.com. A lot of people know about the secret so don't bid up someone else as they are probably someone else on this forum. Wait and you will get them. I just got mine a couple of weeks ago and they are AMAZING. Instant pep added to the car for me. Others have had them on for a couple of years with no reported probs so hopefully we'll all be fine.
The XS Headers are sold buy www.ssautochrome.com. A lot of people know about the secret so don't bid up someone else as they are probably someone else on this forum. Wait and you will get them. I just got mine a couple of weeks ago and they are AMAZING. Instant pep added to the car for me. Others have had them on for a couple of years with no reported probs so hopefully we'll all be fine.
11-02-2006, 10:20 AM
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there have been many problems with these headers, be forewarned.
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11-02-2006, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Astroboy
there have been many problems with these headers, be forewarned.
I've had them and if I ever own another CL, you can bet I'll have them again.
The headers are right here bud... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Accor...51547735QQrdZ1
11-02-2006, 12:29 PM
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I hope you have a better buying experience with them then i do right now. BIG BIG headache when you're dealing with their "customer service" department. They sent me the wrong item and it's three weeks since i started the whole exchange process. They didn't return any of my e-mails for a 1.5 week period and they finally sent me an e-mail last night after i sent them some friendly notification of my drop of patients (<sp?) with them and some friendly legal threats.
I have a set of 2.5l v6 probe headers sitting in my room for the past 3 weeks now and i don't know when i'll be getting the correct set. I'm also worried about when i do send these off they'll just claim that they never received the set and then I'm out 180 (with cost of shipping back).
/rant over. I need advil.
I have a set of 2.5l v6 probe headers sitting in my room for the past 3 weeks now and i don't know when i'll be getting the correct set. I'm also worried about when i do send these off they'll just claim that they never received the set and then I'm out 180 (with cost of shipping back).
/rant over. I need advil.
11-02-2006, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dave_88
I hope you have a better buying experience with them then i do right now. BIG BIG headache when you're dealing with their "customer service" department. They sent me the wrong item and it's three weeks since i started the whole exchange process. They didn't return any of my e-mails for a 1.5 week period and they finally sent me an e-mail last night after i sent them some friendly notification of my drop of patients (<sp?) with them and some friendly legal threats.
I have a set of 2.5l v6 probe headers sitting in my room for the past 3 weeks now and i don't know when i'll be getting the correct set. I'm also worried about when i do send these off they'll just claim that they never received the set and then I'm out 180 (with cost of shipping back).
/rant over. I need advil.
I have a set of 2.5l v6 probe headers sitting in my room for the past 3 weeks now and i don't know when i'll be getting the correct set. I'm also worried about when i do send these off they'll just claim that they never received the set and then I'm out 180 (with cost of shipping back).
/rant over. I need advil.
11-02-2006, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by dave_88
I hope you have a better buying experience with them then i do right now. BIG BIG headache when you're dealing with their "customer service" department. They sent me the wrong item and it's three weeks since i started the whole exchange process. They didn't return any of my e-mails for a 1.5 week period and they finally sent me an e-mail last night after i sent them some friendly notification of my drop of patients (<sp?) with them and some friendly legal threats.
I have a set of 2.5l v6 probe headers sitting in my room for the past 3 weeks now and i don't know when i'll be getting the correct set. I'm also worried about when i do send these off they'll just claim that they never received the set and then I'm out 180 (with cost of shipping back).
/rant over. I need advil.
I have a set of 2.5l v6 probe headers sitting in my room for the past 3 weeks now and i don't know when i'll be getting the correct set. I'm also worried about when i do send these off they'll just claim that they never received the set and then I'm out 180 (with cost of shipping back).
/rant over. I need advil.
Just make sure you send them back with a tracking number (UPS is a good way). That way, you'll know when it gets there, and who signed for it, then there will be no way for them to claim they never recieved anything back from you.
I've had mine on since the summer and haven't had any problems. I'm quite happy with the purchase, and $150 is very reasonable for such a good outcome.
11-02-2006, 02:51 PM
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on ebay search "comptech headers" and the listing should come up as "COMPTECH STYLE ACCORD V6 3.0L RACE HEADERS CL 6 SPEED"
and there you have it
xs power also has their own ebay store if that's what you prefer
and there you have it
xs power also has their own ebay store if that's what you prefer
11-02-2006, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by STypeAcura
Others have had them on for a couple of years with no reported probs so hopefully we'll all be fine.
Im not sure about a couple of years.
Fuzzy= You just approached a year with your headers, am I right? I dont know any one else whos had them longer.
sorry to hear about your problem gaping46and2, im glad they didnt fcuk up my order
11-02-2006, 06:37 PM
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damn california and emission laws.... I just dont want to get state reffed.. Otherwise I would buy them... Going to the bar is a pain in the ass and it costs to... Good luck finding them
11-02-2006, 07:42 PM
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I love mine. had em on for 7 months. I had no probs with customer service or my headers. I put them on myself. the only problems I have heard of have been improper install by consumer which was eventualy corrected.
11-03-2006, 05:50 AM
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Ive had no problems with my XS headers since I installed them 6 months ago. I installed them myself and went over everything twice
I thought there shipping was excellent, I had the headers 3-4 days after i won the bid on ebay
I thought there shipping was excellent, I had the headers 3-4 days after i won the bid on ebay
11-03-2006, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MSW 6SP
Im not sure about a couple of years.
Fuzzy= You just approached a year with your headers, am I right? I dont know any one else whos had them longer.
sorry to hear about your problem gaping46and2, im glad they didnt fcuk up my order
Fuzzy= You just approached a year with your headers, am I right? I dont know any one else whos had them longer.
sorry to hear about your problem gaping46and2, im glad they didnt fcuk up my order
11-03-2006, 02:28 PM
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Ive had no problems with my XS headers since I installed them 6 months ago. I installed them myself and went over everything twice
I thought there shipping was excellent, I had the headers 3-4 days after i won the bid on ebay
I thought there shipping was excellent, I had the headers 3-4 days after i won the bid on ebay
11-07-2006, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by gaping46and2
Just make sure you send them back with a tracking number (UPS is a good way). That way, you'll know when it gets there, and who signed for it, then there will be no way for them to claim they never recieved anything back from you.
, and then it'll be the last time i'm dealin with them.Good headers though
11-07-2006, 03:33 PM
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Ive had mine on for 10k miles now no issues, fit perfect no leaks.
11-07-2006, 10:23 PM
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Don't mean to hi-jack the thread but sense its open I figure these are good questions.
I was wondering if you use the stock manifold bolts? Also do you use the same gaskets or buy OEM new ones?
Mine should be here tomorrow so just a few ?'s before install
Thanks
Nick
I was wondering if you use the stock manifold bolts? Also do you use the same gaskets or buy OEM new ones?
Mine should be here tomorrow so just a few ?'s before install
Thanks
Nick
11-07-2006, 10:33 PM
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Ok guys if i buy these header and can i go to a exhuast shop and let them weld it for me and what are the best size of the exhuast for these cars.. My jetta was 2.5"
11-07-2006, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by lowlt1
Don't mean to hi-jack the thread but sense its open I figure these are good questions.
I was wondering if you use the stock manifold bolts? Also do you use the same gaskets or buy OEM new ones?
Mine should be here tomorrow so just a few ?'s before install
Thanks
Nick
I was wondering if you use the stock manifold bolts? Also do you use the same gaskets or buy OEM new ones?
Mine should be here tomorrow so just a few ?'s before install
Thanks
Nick
Originally Posted by AcuracltypeS03
Ok guys if i buy these header and can i go to a exhuast shop and let them weld it for me and what are the best size of the exhuast for these cars.. My jetta was 2.5"
EDIT: use this thread to help you out with questions
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...mptech+headers
11-08-2006, 12:27 AM
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these headers arent really that bad? 30hp gain simalar to $1200 comptechs??? Any dynos???
Are any members experiencing any ugly vibration noises or any other examples why not to chooses these headers?
Might go with these too if it can be proven comparable to comptechs at 1/8 of the cost. I just dont want to regret it later going with cheaper inferior parts by saving a few bucks.
Are any members experiencing any ugly vibration noises or any other examples why not to chooses these headers?
Might go with these too if it can be proven comparable to comptechs at 1/8 of the cost. I just dont want to regret it later going with cheaper inferior parts by saving a few bucks.
11-08-2006, 05:34 AM
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The XS headers come with gaskets and bolts, but i recommend you get some better quality bolts then what comes with the headers. I have mine on for 10months without any problems yet. I had my car dynoed with these headers...252/220
11-08-2006, 06:06 AM
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i have 2 issues when i bought mine.
1. a rattling sound. come to find out it is one of my exhausts. i thought it was the header because i installed it. drove it tightened everything up. didnt fix it. then i loosend it and retightened it. didnt fix it. then took it to a few shops and they said it was my left exhaust. it was weird because i had no rattling before the install. then the first time i started the car after the install there was a loud sound.
2. a minor vibration sound but it is very quite. its not the install. and i think it has something to do with how thin the headers are and maybe alittle of the exhaust issue. dont let this deter your purchuse. unless im paying attention i wont notice. its just me being picky.
if i had to choose agian i would buy it agian.
1. a rattling sound. come to find out it is one of my exhausts. i thought it was the header because i installed it. drove it tightened everything up. didnt fix it. then i loosend it and retightened it. didnt fix it. then took it to a few shops and they said it was my left exhaust. it was weird because i had no rattling before the install. then the first time i started the car after the install there was a loud sound.
2. a minor vibration sound but it is very quite. its not the install. and i think it has something to do with how thin the headers are and maybe alittle of the exhaust issue. dont let this deter your purchuse. unless im paying attention i wont notice. its just me being picky.
if i had to choose agian i would buy it agian.
11-08-2006, 08:00 AM
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Guess I'll put my update in this thread since it's gained questions.....
I had my car completely inspected yesterday(front to back) by my local shop I go to. I'm driving the car to NYC then back to FL next month.
They looked over the XS headers & found not 1 problem with them, not 1 loose bolt, or leak.
And I used the bolts, & gaskets that came with the headers. I'm almost at the 1 year mark on mine & 7K miles. It appears wear is good, the heat is spread evenly, the flex pipe is still in new condition, & the welds seem to be holding up fine.
I'm very happy with my set.
Will they last? I don't know. Honestly at $160 I'd be suprised if I get 5+ years out of them, but I have a 2nd brand new set ready if they do die & still only 1/4 of the price of CT's invested.
I had my car completely inspected yesterday(front to back) by my local shop I go to. I'm driving the car to NYC then back to FL next month.
They looked over the XS headers & found not 1 problem with them, not 1 loose bolt, or leak.
And I used the bolts, & gaskets that came with the headers. I'm almost at the 1 year mark on mine & 7K miles. It appears wear is good, the heat is spread evenly, the flex pipe is still in new condition, & the welds seem to be holding up fine.
I'm very happy with my set.
Will they last? I don't know. Honestly at $160 I'd be suprised if I get 5+ years out of them, but I have a 2nd brand new set ready if they do die & still only 1/4 of the price of CT's invested.
11-08-2006, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
Guess I'll put my update in this thread since it's gained questions.....
I had my car completely inspected yesterday(front to back) by my local shop I go to. I'm driving the car to NYC then back to FL next month.
They looked over the XS headers & found not 1 problem with them, not 1 loose bolt, or leak.
And I used the bolts, & gaskets that came with the headers. I'm almost at the 1 year mark on mine & 7K miles. It appears wear is good, the heat is spread evenly, the flex pipe is still in new condition, & the welds seem to be holding up fine.
I'm very happy with my set.
Will they last? I don't know. Honestly at $160 I'd be suprised if I get 5+ years out of them, but I have a 2nd brand new set ready if they do die & still only 1/4 of the price of CT's invested.
I had my car completely inspected yesterday(front to back) by my local shop I go to. I'm driving the car to NYC then back to FL next month.
They looked over the XS headers & found not 1 problem with them, not 1 loose bolt, or leak.
And I used the bolts, & gaskets that came with the headers. I'm almost at the 1 year mark on mine & 7K miles. It appears wear is good, the heat is spread evenly, the flex pipe is still in new condition, & the welds seem to be holding up fine.
I'm very happy with my set.
Will they last? I don't know. Honestly at $160 I'd be suprised if I get 5+ years out of them, but I have a 2nd brand new set ready if they do die & still only 1/4 of the price of CT's invested.
Must be nice to have a second set lying around! haha!
But why the hell not you can buy about 8 sets for the price of one comptech!
To me it makes no fuckin sense why they jack there prices up! I understand good engineering isn't cheap but 1200 msrp for a set of headers is rediculous!
I dunno bout' you fuzzy but do you kinda laugh to yourself when you see on people on here spend that much money for the same gains? I do!