sam z
Well-Known Member
Ok,
Spoke to my mechanic yesterday when I was picking up my wife's car (2004 Honda, great on
gas, reliable). As usual, conversation shifted rather quickly to the car. I explained it was
getting painted in April, etc, etc. Told him I wanted the car tuned properly after painting was finished.
He said rather clearly that my number one concern should be replacing my headers. Logic, they're
old, we had a warpage / leak problem previously when the starter replaced (remflex gaskets cured
this rather nicely). Point is, less issues, less chance of an exhaust leak, mine are basically
old POS at this point. Why drop big money and not replace the headers, especially knowing what
we know now.
Before anybody advises, the big goal is obviously to go new, but to also get a set that will
essentially bolt up to my existing exhaust, no problem (or with as little hassle as possible).
What I have now I believe are an old set of Hookers with the standard collectors. I want this to
be 1. a simple swap, and 2. economical with decent quality, not race ready or big cash.
Important point to wrap up with is to keep in mind this car gets about 600 miles a year. I don't beat
on it all that much. Now that I have a son, I want a sharp old car that runs and sounds good for
my son and I to enjoy, not to snap your neck when you bury the pedal. I don't know if that helps
but maybe it does.
Ok, thanks, tell me what you think.
-Sam
Spoke to my mechanic yesterday when I was picking up my wife's car (2004 Honda, great on
gas, reliable). As usual, conversation shifted rather quickly to the car. I explained it was
getting painted in April, etc, etc. Told him I wanted the car tuned properly after painting was finished.
He said rather clearly that my number one concern should be replacing my headers. Logic, they're
old, we had a warpage / leak problem previously when the starter replaced (remflex gaskets cured
this rather nicely). Point is, less issues, less chance of an exhaust leak, mine are basically
old POS at this point. Why drop big money and not replace the headers, especially knowing what
we know now.
Before anybody advises, the big goal is obviously to go new, but to also get a set that will
essentially bolt up to my existing exhaust, no problem (or with as little hassle as possible).
What I have now I believe are an old set of Hookers with the standard collectors. I want this to
be 1. a simple swap, and 2. economical with decent quality, not race ready or big cash.
Important point to wrap up with is to keep in mind this car gets about 600 miles a year. I don't beat
on it all that much. Now that I have a son, I want a sharp old car that runs and sounds good for
my son and I to enjoy, not to snap your neck when you bury the pedal. I don't know if that helps
but maybe it does.
Ok, thanks, tell me what you think.
-Sam
It is always the same no matter the car, no matter the header manufacturer - sometimes you get a set that is just a bit off...happened with TTIs on my buddy Andy's Chally 'vert...with an freakin' LA no less...had to send them back to be replaced. NONE of them are perfect...and that's a fact.
