Im buying headers soon and debating between XS and CT but i can't decide between the two. money's not that big of an issue but iv heard different things good and bad about both. any input?

 

ct

 

if money's no object get CT headers they are much higher quality.

 

comptech of course. everything else is a copy of their design.

 

comptech..if go through the forums some many people have asked and some many have gotten the same answer. you'll be happy witht he decision.

 

You could always get some used CTs and save some $

 

i think i saw a thread in the racing subforum where two guys with identical cars (xcept for headers) got dynoed and the dude with xs headers had higher gains than ct. with ct you will have better quality parts and you will not have to deal with the shitty bolts (can be replaced with good ones). but for the price of new ct's you can buy about 4 sets of xs. its your choice in the end.

 

XS-P and use money for something else. hehe, thats what i did.

 

anybody kno which has higher hp gains on average?

 

I went with XS, cause money was an issue for me lol

 

yea thats why im still debating.. if i go with xs, i save myself like 800 bucks which is a decent amount. but is ct worth the extra 800?

 

i think it will give u the same hp but teh comptechs are make better and will last longer. but for about $150 for XS u could always buy headers and still save money.

 

there is also a third option of getting the DC Sports headers for about $385 from Excelerate. I have heard from people that purchased the XS that you run the risk of getting resonation, and their the quality is hit or miss. From what I understand, all brands are basically just a replica of the CompTech, so they should provide the same level of performance (theoretically), you are just choosing what quality you want.

Personally I am going with the DC since they are of good quality but not outrageously expensive like the CompTech headers are.

 

i got the dc sports headers and the only problem was putting in the rear header. had th loosen the motor mount. i got them off the black market and im loving them so far., just need new gaskets but cant find them, (any help i would appreciate it)

 

Does yours have the old 2-bolt flanges? If so, you can pick up thick gaskets from NAPA. I tried the SCE copper ones from Summit, but they didn't work well. I've had the NAPA ones for a year and a half with no problems.

 

yea i got the 2 bolt ones. thanks for looking out.

 

If money is no object, like you said, Comptech all the way. Or, if you want to save some money, go DC Sports.

 

only thing is dont try to find DC sports anytime soon. NO production till May 08........friendly FYI... if someone says they have new in stock they are liars. NO ONE on the internet has them new for sale.

 

With the recent pulley purchase, i have about 3-4 months before i will have cash for headers anyway. but thanks for the heads up.

 

thanks for the input guys! if xs is hit n miss like u say i think i will go with dc sports.. ill have to wait but id rather have something realiable and worthwhile for waiting a month or two then puttin sumthin in thats gunna fail an just be a waste of money.

 

thanks for the input guys! if xs is hit n miss like u say i think i will go with dc sports.. ill have to wait but id rather have something realiable and worthwhile for waiting a month or two then puttin sumthin in thats gunna fail an just be a waste of money.

 

Comptech is hands down the best choice. Of course it comes with a price tag. The DC Sports headers are the second best choice IMO but they won't be back in inventory until the end of April. DC got bought out and they are working out all the production now.

 

I am not sure if any of you guys have seen this yet but this is a interesting find concerning products made by XS Power. Might wanna read the article below before you go with XS Power......

http://jdm-insider.com/Blogs/Eric/

 

whoa thas pretty serious! thanks man!

 

Yea too bad we dont have a turbo bolted up to it creating all sorts of extra heat and stress.

 

thats why i say just spend the money for good shiet the first time, so you won't need to keep using more money later on. you don't wanna buy cheaper parts for the sake of money and later they get all bootsy and you have to spend MORE money just for something that'll work. C'MON TREAT YOUR CAR RIGHT IT DESERVES IT!

 

very tru. i think im gunna go with the dc headers then to save a lil money but still get decent quality.

 

Go comptech