Hey guys, I would like your thoughts on headers...Is it worth it?

How many brands are even available for our cars?

Whats the best value/performance?

What gains are expected?

Thanks for any imput on this subject.

 

no header NEEDS a presilencer

 

oh yea, their a real bitch, getting some of the nuts off the studs on the underside of the header can be interesting

 

Yes it is worth it.

Four brands that I know of: RB, pace setter, monza, and that other one that is custom made and costs 500 dollars.

Best performance for the value would be RB's header.

Gains I would venture to say 10-15hp

no prob

Santiago

 

how much gain would you figure if you factor in taking out the cats and puting a straight pipe back to the y-pipe?

 

Monza=Pacesetter

Best performance gains would probably be seen by the Racing Beat header. The only problem is that the header+presilencer is around $300. Unless you want to do custom exhaust piping and a loud car, get the presilencer.

BTW-I think a header should be every RX-7s first mod. Cheap and add lots of power and torque.

 

cool news to me. I didn't know pece setter=monza. Thanks.

 

Thanks guys, yes, I think that and a intake would work well together!
I have heard some RB systems with a presilencer and I was suprised at how quiet it was...Almost stock quiet...
Any other views?
Dosen't Mindtrain sell a header for our cars too?

 

Yes I think they also make one.

BTW if your interested in a performance intake we have a group buy going on. Just click on the pic int hes sig if you want.

Santiago

 

My cheapo budget setup started with the Mazdatrix header kit.
The RB assembly is much better quality for an extra $100.

See the pics & sound bite links in my sig below.

 

Thanks guys, yes, I am getting an intake too, but I have my own source for that...
Any other imput?

 

Yes, I have a Mindtrain header-presilencer and 'y-pipe'.
The stuff it very well built, a number of forum members have them and speak highly of them. My car goes on the road in the next 2 weeks then I can give my impressions

I have heard a complete Mindtrain systems installed and running both on a S4 and S5, theyt sounded great, deep with a hint of a growl, nothing loud or tinny in the sound! Just what I wanted.

That's why I ordered one