Hi, going thru some threads, i stumbled upon this headers...Now they dont seem to be OBX, nor Stone Racing, and certainly not CTs...
here's the link...do your postin thang.

http://www.tuningdepot.com/departmen...sp?category=29

just outa curiosity...how much HP will a new set of headers add to a '99TLp on stock exhaust? with exhaust?

 

hmmm...no brand headers...well it does say lifetime warranty...i dunno what u guys think?

 

20-25hp .. and I wouldn't recommend a "no-brand" header...just my $.02

 

and they are ceramic i think they may be OBX but just with a different name. They don't even have pics of the actual TL header on the site... fishy

 

yeah they gotta be OBX.

 

those headers there are 4-2-1, we have 6 cylinder cars...do the math...
ill send them and e-mail tonigh and post what they say tomorow.

where to i find the OBX headers so i can compare?

 

Acura 3.2TL/3.2TL DOHC 24V Type-S Racing Sports Ceramic Header

hhmm.... must be something ...

 

Ok i just got the e-mail back from this guys...they are the OBX headers but with a warranty... (hint) ...

I replied asking about detailed warranty coverage policies, i will post their response after.

 

I saw the same thing.......i wouldn't do it.

 

No way headers can give you that much horse power. Im almost 95% positive on this. I've seen peoples dynos with I/H/E and a total of 10-13 HP gain at the higher RPM band.

 

Like I said before they are OBX. The only difference is this guy is offering a lifetime warranty.

I sent an email asking about the coverage and this came back...I copy/pasted the reply so read original message first.

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Subj: Re: Question about headers.
Date: 3/19/2004 12:14:45 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: "tuningdepot" <sales@tuningdepot.com>
To: <LuisRiera@aol.com>
Sent from the Internet (Details)


Hi Luis,

If it breaks from manufacturing defects it will be replaced by OBX, but if it
breaks under user abuse it is denied warranty. OBX has the final word on
claims for replacements. The 99 TL header we should have in stock.

Thanks.
----- Original Message -----
From: <LuisRiera@aol.com>
To: <sales@tuningdepot.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:12 PM
Subject: Question about headers.


> Hi, I am very interested in the Headers for a 1999Acura TL, my only concern is the warranty. Does this "lifetime warranty form manufacturing
defects" mean they are covered if they crack after they are properly installed and used? I've read issues about the OBX headers that seem to last a year and then crack under no warranties.
>
> Thank you for your time,
> Luis.

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Subj: Re: Question about headers.
Date:3/19/2004 3:38:40 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:"tuningdepot" <sales@tuningdepot.com>


Hi,
If it cracks from a manufacturing defect they should be replaced by OBX with
no questions asked.

Thanks.
----- Original Message -----
From: <LuisRiera@aol.com>
To: <sales@tuningdepot.com>
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 12:38 PM
Subject: Re: Question about headers.


>Hi,
I was looking for these OBX headers. Now, I don’t understand the warranty policy. I'm not in for racing nor abuse, I’d just like some extra power, what if they crack from wear? Does this fall under manufacturing defects?
>
> Thank you again, good day,
> Luis.
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As you can see, or maibe im just a dumb highschool senior, he still didnt answer the differences between manufacturing defects and driver abuse

 

You must be talking about a TL-P. I can personally vouch for 30+hp gains from I/H/P

 

How the heck do headers crack from "abuse?" Do you have to hit them with a hammer or something?

They're non-moving parts!

 

I/H/P ?? fill me in. you sure i can get 30+on my TL-p?

 

o...i figured it out...

From what i've read, OBX headers tend to last a short time and crack/break or something that people have to buy new ones. They dont ussualy come under warranty.

I gotta go...friday night guys...spring break...go party...

 

My car's a Type S. I'm not sure how you'd get 30hp on a TL-P without nitrous.

NSX4DR had one at a meet. Now's he's driving an M3 - bastard!

 

dood...the Comptech headers have been dyno proven ALONE to 32whp on the CL-S (which is the same damn thing as a TL-S)...

 

True, but that 32 HP increase doesnt happen till 6600 RPM...headers, intakes, and exhaust are basically worthless unless you always redline it or you have a supercharger - then they are a must. Normal driving will see virtually no improvement in HP.

This is not true on all cars, but the quality of components that come stock on our cars is quite good - so there isnt much improvement available unless you look way high in the RPM's - any normal person will hardly ever even see any improvements.

An improvement other than HP however, is the sound improvement when you add an aftermarket intake and/or exhaust. I just cant justify spending so much money on something that wont add anything unless I drive the hell out of my car.

 

well, isn't the point of adding engine mods to your car usually so that you can bust your engines balls, feeling that excess power being dumped into the car? Where else are you gonna get the power unless you floor it? I'm not saying its the greatest idea to spend a grand on headers either, don't take me wrong. But if I were to invest a G into 1 performance mod, you better believe I'll be flooring my shit whenever I get the chance

However...that won't be for a long while, I'm broke, lol

 

haha...im low in $$ also...i think ill put pullies instead...good day all

 

Ya hell, if I had a G sitting around I would probably put headers on also...oh well, I just spent hella on my stereo. I can enjoy the difference at any speed