simko

G'day zine

my 2003 tl type s a spec needs a bit of work...... i have to replace all the steel brake lines, and fuel lines too (yay!), but also the exhaust manifold flange that mates up to the cat (its either the cat, or just upstream of it) is split and looks to be rotting out nicely.

My idea: I have a bit of money i can put into this thing, what are the thoughts on the cheap , 35$ or so ebay CAI kits.

also, would i gain much by installing an inexpensive header? i have seen some mentioned that are approximately 300-350, well within my price range, would this make my car sound ricey? (something im trying to avoid).

lastly, what are these cheap pulleys that everyone mentions? what do they do? benefits? drawbacks?

thanks!

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

I would forego the CAI at the moment, and do the headers.
the headers are the "best gaining" mod.

Stephen00TL

you can get dc sport headers for about 300-350$ which will add the most power of those and it won't make it sound ricey. There are lightweight crank pulleys you can get from about $30-200 it allows the engine to rev easier and can give you an additional 5-10 hp.

simko

thanks folks, cai is off the list for now.

the pulley might be done first, im looking to gain low end power, i dont plan on going to the track or anything like that, but header and pulley are on the short list.

any suggestions for vendors? canadian and in the states

Stephen00TL

Check with some of the vendors on here. I recommend streetsideauto.com for dc sport headers they have the lowest price and usually have a coupon code off that. I had a problem with mine and they got it fixed quick

dreem1er

iTrader: (2)

Obx headers are cheaper but a people have used them with no problems

Stephen00TL

Do they still make those?

slvrcrunch

i have obx headers on mine. definitely a nice bang for the buck. i suggest go DC if youve got the money to dish out though

dreem1er

iTrader: (2)

obx are still on ebay, they go for 250-300 shipped, i've seen a set of ceramic ones around the same price

ibs

I had a friend a few years back put megan headers on his. He payed 180 for the headers and felt almost as good as DC heads. Look for them under the honda accord though

Gabru678

iTrader: (1)

What is the major price difference between the CAI and HEaders. I
Im on a college student budget so i dont really have much to work on :/

dreem1er

iTrader: (2)

Headers 25-30 HP
CAI 5-10

Gabru678

iTrader: (1)

Ahhh ok.
But any just rough estimate on how much they would cost?
I could probably only pay for one and still be ok for school.

Skirmich

You can Get by with Ebay CAI and just change the Filter (For K&N) Down the Road...

But Headers??? Just NO they will Suck and Installing them dont compensate the Time you will have to spend to remove them once they crack a Weld or just dont fit at all.....