Header question. JDM vs DC JDM
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Header question. JDM vs DC JDM
What's the best header for an 00 ITR? I have heard the JDM headers are good.. but what's the difference between JDM and DC JDM? I plan on running a Carsound cat and some sort of exhaust. On that note, what exhaust does anyone recommend? So far my only performance mod is the Comptech Icebox.. but Christmas is coming, and hopefully so is a header/cat/exhaust.
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There really isn't a hell of a lot of difference between the 98 spec JDM 4-1 and the DC JDM 4-1, other then the fact that the DC piece is a little lighter, and is either stainless or ceramic coated, where as the JDM 4-1 is cast, you can use heat shields on, which is a plus, and looks stock.
DC claims that their header flows better, which may be true, as for the fact that it was released as a replacement for the 98 spec JDM 4-1 header, but who knows......
I any case, the DC JDM 4-1 is on sale at inlinefour.com with the donut gasket for $300, which happens to be a good deal, otherwise the 98 spec JDM 4-1 is about 360 + 35 dollar donut gasket, and then another 100 bucks in heatshielding, which isn't necesary obviously, but is a nice touch, and does keep a great deal of heat out of your engine bay.
Good luck,
Aj
DC claims that their header flows better, which may be true, as for the fact that it was released as a replacement for the 98 spec JDM 4-1 header, but who knows......
I any case, the DC JDM 4-1 is on sale at inlinefour.com with the donut gasket for $300, which happens to be a good deal, otherwise the 98 spec JDM 4-1 is about 360 + 35 dollar donut gasket, and then another 100 bucks in heatshielding, which isn't necesary obviously, but is a nice touch, and does keep a great deal of heat out of your engine bay.
Good luck,
Aj
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Well, I don't run a cat, since I don't live in a state that does emmisions, but If I'm not mistaken, carsound makes a cat with a 2.5inch receiveing end, so you wouldn't need the flange, although you will need the donut gasket.
other then the header, the donut gasket, and that carsound cat you mentioned, that's all you need, as far as anything else, if carsound doesn't make it, there are plenty of other high flow cat companies that make cat's for a header with a 2.5 inch collector.
Later,
Aj
other then the header, the donut gasket, and that carsound cat you mentioned, that's all you need, as far as anything else, if carsound doesn't make it, there are plenty of other high flow cat companies that make cat's for a header with a 2.5 inch collector.
Later,
Aj
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i went through the same debate as you and decided on the DC JDM stainless...i got it from inlinefour through a price match...i got it for 330...and also ordered the honda gasket from them...i just got a 2.5" cat from a muffler shop and ran that...it ran very well and sounded very good...even though this might not sound that great i ran a 14.8 on a 85 degree summer nite with that header...everyone was running shitty but the car was still running pretty good...i was pleased...from a roll...there werent many street cars i couldnt walk away from...if you need anymore help just pm me...later.
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missnmyR wrote:i went through the same debate as you and decided on the DC JDM stainless...i got it from inlinefour through a price match...i got it for 330...and also ordered the honda gasket from them...i just got a 2.5" cat from a muffler shop and ran that...it ran very well and sounded very good...even though this might not sound that great i ran a 14.8 on a 85 degree summer nite with that header...everyone was running shitty but the car was still running pretty good...i was pleased...from a roll...there werent many street cars i couldnt walk away from...if you need anymore help just pm me...later.
I think when he says DC he means the DC JDM (2.5" collector) which is just as good as the OEM JDM. Clearance on the JDM isn't as good as the OEM and people often smash them on the bottom.
You will need a Carsound Cat custom built to length for your car. Try SMS Products for the Cat/Test Pipe. smsproducts@earthlink.com is Daves email.
YOu coudl also try mike at http://www.ipsracing.com.
Both are Expo sponsors!
PLEASE tell them Trey from the Type-R Expo sent you.
You will need a Carsound Cat custom built to length for your car. Try SMS Products for the Cat/Test Pipe. smsproducts@earthlink.com is Daves email.
YOu coudl also try mike at http://www.ipsracing.com.
Both are Expo sponsors!
PLEASE tell them Trey from the Type-R Expo sent you.