jimschoon

Just curious as to what the design difference is between these headers. I have personally owned all 3, just never at the same time as to compare them. The pacesetter was put on a 1st gen with a 12a, and made a HUGE difference in power. Not only moved the powerband up about 1000 rpm, but increased power everywhere else. The Mindtrain was on a 2nd gen S4, with a street port, and made a decent difference up top without much extra noise. The RB was also on an S4 with a street port, and made a little difference, but seemed to be really loud for some reason.

I am after a header to put on an S5 with a stock port and a rb catback, with a homemade presilencer (perforated steel with carbon tow packing.. works great!). I do not want an incredible amount of noise, but a decent inprovement up high, and will be porting the engine soon, probably staying NA. What would you guys recommend??
Thanks!
Jim

farberio

iTrader: (7)

Racing Beat is your everyday header, designed for low noise and mild increase in power. I am currently running a Mind Train, but our builds will be far too different to compare anything. I am running Mind Train - Borla XR1 - Racing Beat n/a Catback. Its moderately loud but not overbearing. No cop trouble for me, but rarely do I take it up to its noisiest levels on the street. This is with TII exhaust sleeves. Avoid pacesetter, its not well made.

Newer header designs are currently made by Rotary Shack and Defined Autoworks.

jimschoon

Ill check those out.. Thanks!