best h-series header?

[cb7beater]

currently in the process of swapping my h23a vtec.but already know my old f22a1 header doesnt line up.looking for a good header,and would like personal input from others that are dummped(flush)

i know that:
-bisi header doesnt line up good
-tri-y header needs to notch the cross member to fit
-vibrant havent heard anything
-megan havent heard anything
-havent heard much of others

[deevergote]

"tri-y" isn't a brand. It's just another name for a 4-2-1 header. Most of the time, "tri-y" is referring to the piece of shit Kidd Racing header that is a blatant copy of the HyTech unit.

Megan and OBX are basically "ebay" companies. Generic crap. Worthless.
Vibrant has a decent reputation for power, but the quality isn't great.
Bisimoto fits well enough, but there are better choices for the H.
SMSP if you can find one, or talk them into making one... very good.
RMF, if you can find a used one. I don't believe they are still in production, seeing as Randy Monroe has passed away.
DC Sport, if you can find one with a 2.5" collector.
HyTech is very good.
Mugen is quite possibly the best (and you'll pay a pretty penny for it.)

ESP also makes a pretty decent one, and I believe their price is quite low. It's not as good as the $1000+ pieces, but for about half the price, you'll get about 3/4 the performance. A good deal on a budget. They'd probably be my choice, as they have taken very good care of the members here.


Be aware that since you're in Cali, you'll have to get a header that is CARB exempt, or risk getting in trouble with police (and not passing a visual inspection... possibly not smog, either.)
To my knowledge, only DC Sport and possibly OBX are CARB exempt. The rest will not be. The big power makers are all NOT "street legal".

[Bacon]

currently in the process of swapping my h23a vtec.but already know my old f22a1 header doesnt line up.looking for a good header,and would like personal input from others that are dummped(flush)

i know that:
-bisi header doesnt line up good
-tri-y header needs to notch the cross member to fit
-vibrant havent heard anything
-megan havent heard anything
-havent heard much of others

Okay, let's start with the basics. What are you trying to achieve with the car? Performance? Style? What's your budget? Nevermind the "flush" shit. Start with the basics.

First and foremost, Bisimoto makes awesome performance proven shit but it's expensive. Tri-Y is a design and not a brand. I personally use a Hytech rep header on my swap and it does what it needs to. My only gripe is the collector likes to hang low so I scrape it on everything. That is my problem since my car sits 2.5" from the ground.

[cb7beater]

sorry i meant to say hytech brand.
but i my just trying to get a decent powered car.not trying to be the fastest out there but dont want to be left in the dust or become the buddies camera man because im slow lol.

what about the private label mfg header?

[Bacon]

Just go with a DC Sports header. Doesn't sound much like you know what you really want.

[cb7beater]

just to get my big picture to view.im trying to get a clean daily driven car.not trying to make it my show car.will be getting my project car around taxes and i have a truck i daily.so smog legal isnt too high on the list of worries.

[Bacon]

just to get my big picture to view.im trying to get a clean daily driven car.not trying to make it my show car.will be getting my project car around taxes and i have a truck i daily.so smog legal isnt too high on the list of worries.

Are you going to drive it on the street in California?

[cb7beater]

yea i driven it every day for the last 2 1/2 years.but driving my truck right now while doing my swap.but the accord is going to be my daily.cops havent be on me.i dont speed or drive like a dumb teen racing from light to light.

[Bacon]

yea i driven it every day for the last 2 1/2 years.but driving my truck right now while doing my swap.but the accord is going to be my daily.cops havent be on me.i dont speed or drive like a dumb teen racing from light to light.

I can't lead you into any other way but to tell you to get a DC Sports header. Being that it's the only CARB legal header, that's your best bet.

But.....since it's your car and I don't care if you get a ticket or not, a Logic Motorsports header made more power than the Bisimoto header for half the price.

http://vimeo.com/30353942

[deevergote]

There have been some complaints about Logic's customer service, however. Still, for the price, the performance seems to be worthwhile.

The 2.5" collector version of the DC Sports H22A header is probably your best option, though. All it takes is one cop to pop your hood, and you could be in for a world of hurt.

[Losiracer2]

I can't lead you into any other way but to tell you to get a DC Sports header. Being that it's the only CARB legal header, that's your best bet.

But.....since it's your car and I don't care if you get a ticket or not, a Logic Motorsports header made more power than the Bisimoto header for half the price.

http://vimeo.com/30353942

My GReddy SS header is also CARB legal. I enlarged the collector on it from 2" to 2.5" and it made a noticeable difference throughout the entire range. Too bad they discontinued them.

But the good thing about the DC Sports header is it utilizes O-ring exhaust seals vs. a paper gasket, so it'll probably never leak on you. I had a DC sports F22 header and I never had any issues with it leaking at where the downpipe and header connected.

[cb7beater]

Thanks for the input guys. ill be looking for the dc header or private label.
Thanks again.

[Joey GT-R]

Most of the time, "tri-y" is referring to the piece of shit Kidd Racing header that is a blatant copy of the HyTech unit.

When I dyno at CFT on the 30th we'll see about that.....

[deevergote]

It will make power. It's a piece of shit because it's a stolen design. If I ever met the guy behind Kidd Racing, I'd like to break his knees. Guys like that are destroying our already limited aftermarket just to make a quick buck.

[Joey GT-R]

Fair enough. Gotta give him credit though, not too shabby of a copy......

If I see him this weekend(should be in town for a local car show) I'll be sure to tell him that if he ever sees anybody from "Joi-zee" in a Fit to run like hell.