Got the header installed on May 3 at Rick Case Acura. I dropped the car off at around 10:30am at which point Doug, the service manager, gave me the keys to a 2000 TL loaner car. I came back at around 3:30pm and my car was waiting for me -- freshly washed and dried and with the stock exhaust manifold neatly packaged in the Comptech box in my trunk. I highly recommend them for anyone in the area that needs any type of service or installation done. They took very good care of me.

With that said -- the header is amazing! The difference when VTEC engages is not to be believed. I don't feel much of a change in normal driving, but when you put your foot into it the car really opens up. It pulls you into the seat like never before -- the difference is quite pronounced. The only downside is that I've gone through about 20 gallons of gas since then just driving around and experiencing that pull again and again... it's intoxicating! To anyone who is on the fence about getting them -- DO IT! My only regrets are that gas isn't cheaper and that there doesn't seem to be enough time in the day for driving!

I've put up two initial pics at http://ron.b16a.com/header/ with more to come shortly.

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2000 WDP 3.2TL non-NAV
AEM CAI w/bypass, Comptech header

 

anyone know if its also is it gas efficient? since exhausts flow easier and you take it easy on the throttle.....

 

Does the Headers offer only 18hp or does it have larger gains such as 32 for the type s?

 

Glad you like them so much...i'm about to get them on my car...have fun!! (be safe)

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Naples gold 00' TL

• Mugen exhaust
• comptech drop-in

99' TEG GSR

• AEM CAI
• Painted Electron blue

 

wait hold on i think i remembered someone saying not to get the comptech headers, because if the superchargers come out for a tl, then we need to get diffrent set of headers
neone recall this?!

 

Merlyn do you have a pic of your Mugen exhaust installed on the TL please?

 

You don't need to replace the Comptech headers if you install a supercharger. The supercharger only affects the intake side of the engine. Now if you wanted to turbocharge, then the CT headers will have to go because you'll have to route exhaust gases into the turbine housing.

 

Those sure do look peeeerrrrty. Seriously they look beautiful. Just curious what did the dealer charge for the install?

 

Ron, who is this?



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Only god can stop a Hurricane.

What do we eat...GATOR MEAT!!
Who do we hate...FLORIDA STATE!

 

RAdams way to go! Congrats

Stylin Silver Sled, not sure but I think that is Heather

 

LOL @ Stylin Silver Sled

i had to ditch all the personal pictures from my server because people were doing the exact same thing as you!

 

Tim's right... that is Heather. Want to meet her? She's dangerous...



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2000 WDP 3.2TL non-NAV
AEM CAI w/bypass, Comptech header

 

Hey RAdams!

Your pictures are GREAT! Looks like you have a Mavica! Very nice close-ups.

I can definately see a set of these in my future, after the audio get an "upgrade"!

V-E-R-T Nice! Go easy on the gas!

:-jon

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2002 TL-S NAV Black/Black
w/Spoiler, Body Kit, Bowling Ball Wheel,
Bowling Ball Gauge & Vent Trim Kit
Comptech Springs
Comptech Exhaust
StreetEffectz Audio Upgrade (Coming Soon)
Pictures at:
<A HREF="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=1626677&f=0

" TARGET=_blank>http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=1626677&f=0

</A>

 

Do the comptech headers give 18hp on the dyno(drive wheels) or at the flywheel?

 

Forget Heather, is that a Red NSX next to the TEG???

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Just call me..................Mr Hyde
TL Type-S Moderator
02 Aegean Blue TL Type-S with Navi
Accord Forum Moderator/Honda-Acura.net
96 Sherwood Green Accord EX

 

Not only is it an NSX... it's right-hand drive and has a Comptech supercharger. I think it was running a 10psi pulley.. but I do remember it made 404whp (I was videotaping it). A few pics:







More pics at http://ron.b16a.com/pics

Did you happen to notice the tiny glint of the intercooler mounted in the front of the Integra as well?

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2000 WDP 3.2TL non-NAV
AEM CAI w/bypass, Comptech header

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radams,
you can wrap them up in exhaust headers wrap(thermotec), it gives more power.
its a high temperature exhaust wrap and makes the header hotter, making more exhaust escape quicker. try this website: http://www.thermotec.com/tt/products.html

 

LOL, I love this pic from your site: