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: Need Help With Header Choice


cobaltracing
08-21-2008, 02:23 PM
So i'm looking into getting a Borla exhaust but I have no idea about headers, i've been reading up still dont have the confidence to choose one, anyone have any ideas.

Thanks, Mike

08cbltsprt
08-21-2008, 07:57 PM
Absolutely. I HIGHLY recommend the Vibrant performance header. It's a bit pricey but it's well worth the money. It's a direct bolt on, no welding or clamps needed. It mainly for the 2.0 S/C but I have it on a 2.4 VVT. It throws a code for catalyst efficiency on the 2.4 because the high flow cat isn't as efficient as the ECU would like. It works fine on all 2.0 apps though. It goes for about 650 on ebay, or just over 700 on the main website. It gave me huge improvements on power and fuel economy.

SilverSurferSS/SC
09-05-2008, 07:55 AM
I say go with the ZZP Stainless Steel header. They are top notch quality and have great gains!

rrutter81
09-05-2008, 08:15 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvZhG29KtQY

im a fan of the jbp since i try to stay away from the honda sound.

SilverSurferSS/SC
09-05-2008, 08:19 AM
JBP is a nice piece, a bit pricey though.....very unique sound, and looks like a PITA to install. Plus you only get the header, no dp included. So it can be a real pricey piece.

rrutter81
09-05-2008, 08:23 AM
JBP is a nice piece, a bit pricey though.....very unique sound, and looks like a PITA to install. Plus you only get the header, no dp included. So it can be a real pricey piece.

yea last week it was onl 384....seems they raised it back up again. Header is no good without a nice downpipe anyway which i think zzp has.

SilverSurferSS/SC
09-05-2008, 08:26 AM
I got ZZP's 3" stainless Header/DP combo w/cat, It is a very nice piece. My friend who has been welding for 4+ years looked at the welds on both the header and dp, and says that they are awesome.

SilverSurferSS/SC
09-05-2008, 08:27 AM
I can't believe that the JBP header was only 384.....everytime I looked at it, it was like 600+ just for the header.

TurboTechRacing
09-05-2008, 04:49 PM
I dont know about the Borla, it is only 2.25" you wont see any performance increase as that is the stock size....

Magnaflow is a very popular choice...

Also the Vibrant header kit bolts right up to the magnaflow system.