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[HEcreated487]

^^ Thanks guys.  Yeah, that damn flex pipe issue (main reason why I would consider a more inexpensive brand and having a better flex pipe welded in its place )

[Arielit0oo]

Flex pipe isues happen after like 6 months or something, you start hearing air leaking out of it. I just welded a metal pipe there because it wouldn't matter what flex pipe was put, DC Headers let off a lot of heat so I just prevent the problem forever lol.

[timot_one]

For what it's worth, you're not really going to see a huge difference in performance between most of the bolt on headers available for the Accord.  Realistically, the main difference between the DC and the other less expensive brands is the fit.  You guys wouldn't end up seeing any major benefits until you started dropping money on a race header like what ASP, HyTech or SSR makes.  Even then the gains wouldn't be as significant if the motor was basically stock.  Get whatever you think is going to be best and see how it works out.

[HEcreated487]

^^ Thanks Tim.  I agree that even with all the bolt-on's possible, the changes in engine performance (i.e. increase in torque and hp) are not substantial (and may not be even be worth the money  ).  It does something, but, to me, it's more psychological. 

BTW, another question:  To combat the potential issue with the flex pipe, would it be possible to also install spring-bolts?  Not even sure if they are even applicable...

[timot_one]

You could try almost anything.

[HEcreated487]

Good point Tim.  Thanks.  For a few extra bucks, it would be worth exploring (in lieu of having to replace the flex pipe every so often )...

[clapton924]

I was just looking under my car yesterday, and the flex pipe on my ceramic DC headers is shot. What are my options to fix it?

[timot_one]

Have the flex pipe cut out and replaced with something from vibrant.

[Asim]

Have the flex pipe cut out and replaced with something from vibrant.

Will the Vibrant option last?

[CrackerTeg]

Hell of a lot more than the crap that comes with DC headers.

[timot_one]

Vibrant stuff is pretty common in the import shops I have gone to. Will it last? That all depends on different factors like engine movement, exhaust movement, how much power you're making, how you drive, etc.

What I ended up doing with my exhaust is getting a flex pipe and having v band flanges welded on. That way, if my flex pipe breaks, I just buy another one, have the flanges welded on and bolting it up.

[olecram39]

I am thinking about getting this header. Its for the TSX and i know ill have to cut the exhaust a little because the tsx header is longer but this header is cheaper than all the others ive seen. What do you guys think?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/J2-SS-TUBULAR-EXHAUST-MANIFOLD-HEADER-EXTRACTOR-04-08-ACURA-TSX-CL9-2-4L-K24A2-/390546331826?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AAcura%7CModel%3ATSX&hash=item5aee6018b2&vxp=mtr

[CrackerTeg]

Who the hell is J2? Did Skunk2 finally realize their stuff was junk?

[timot_one]

You get what you pay for.  Good luck with that. 

[olecram39]

You get what you pay for.  Good luck with that. 

Who the hell is J2? Did Skunk2 finally realize their stuff was junk?

I have no idea who they are lol but what could be the worst case scenario? the welds are bad? i have a welder and i know how to weld so i can fix them or reinforce them myself. I have heard that the DC header is not that great either and this is half the price. I think i will give this one a shot and be the guinea pig.