New to CI and modding in general.

sOuL

New Member
Chappy said:
Hello all. I got a 2001 GS-R M/T a few moths ago as my first car!!! A few weeks ago I decided to get a CAI for it and now i have gotten addicted, and I am saving up for new header/high flow cat/exhaust.
I want more low to mid range power in my teg so I was going to get a 4-2-1 header with a 2.25" high flow cat with a DC Sports exhaust. Am I on the right track here?
Also I was going to wait and get the header/cat/exhaust all at the same time. Is that necessary? Or since I have enough money for either the header/cat or the exhaust/cat should i go ahead and get one of those and then just save up for the one part i dont buy?

Thanks in advance!
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a 4-1 header would be better for the GSR's and Type R's, thats what im getting for my GSR 4-1,and welcome to CI!
 
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Chappy

New Member
sOuL said:
a 4-1 header would be better for the GSR's and Type R's, thats what im getting for my GSR 4-1,and welcome to CI!
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But wouldnt a 4-2-1 header be better for increasing low to mid range power...
And at what rpms do you start to have a power increase from 4-1 headers? I know its higher rpms, but does that mean 5500rpm or more like 4500 rpms?
 

slow_99integra

Stinkin & Drinkin
ok sounds like you know where you want to go sounds like you want to stay N/A that is great. my advice make a n/a beast. the first thing i would do is save my money
next:
Hytech header: $750.00
magnaflow exhaust 2.5": 500.00-700.00
Highflow cat or test pipe:50.00-100.00
Jun Stage 3 Cams: 700.00-1000.00
Valve springs: 300.00-500.00
Jun Cam pulleys:??
intake manifold and bigger throttle body
Hondata and dyno tuning
With a set up like that you could have a n/a beast looking at 220-240whp

and Later pistons and rods high compression of course 11:1 or even 12:1

as you can see it gets rather pricey, but in my opinion it is worth it. or just get the intake for now and boost it later
 

Chappy

New Member
slow_99integra said:
ok sounds like you know where you want to go sounds like you want to stay N/A that is great. my advice make a n/a beast. the first thing i would do is save my money
next:
Hytech header: $750.00
magnaflow exhaust 2.5": 500.00-700.00
Highflow cat or test pipe:50.00-100.00
Jun Stage 3 Cams: 700.00-1000.00
Valve springs: 300.00-500.00
Jun Cam pulleys:??
intake manifold and bigger throttle body
Hondata and dyno tuning
With a set up like that you could have a n/a beast looking at 220-240whp

and Later pistons and rods high compression of course 11:1 or even 12:1

as you can see it gets rather pricey, but in my opinion it is worth it. or just get the intake for now and boost it later
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First of all. What does n/a mean?
Now that I have embarrassed myself thoroughly.
I was going to get DC Sports stuff (which is obviously less expensive), should i save up more and get the more expensive headers and exhaust?
I know the decision is ultimately up to me and how much i am willling to spend, but will I get improved performance from the Hytech and Magnaflow?
 


DailyDB8

>>>Honda Enthusiast<<<
4-2-1 has better ground clearance than the 4-1, you gotta sacrifice performance for daily driving sometimes unless its a race motor
 

slow_99integra

Stinkin & Drinkin
N/A means naturally aspirated- No Boost. Next the big problem for me with DC sports is they have a 2" collector. The hytech has 2.5" collector. If i had a GSR that is what i would do. but i have an LS so i boosted it.

None of those paarts i mentioned are CARB legal. So that may be a problem. DC sports are.

its all up to you, if you only plan on doing i/h/e then the dc will be fine, but if you plan on building your engine, go with the bigger exhaust and hytech header.

i am right now saving for the hytech, with my set up it will give me 15+ whp.
 

Chappy

New Member
Ok. I guess I am going to have to think more about whether i am ok with a 2" collector.
Thanks.

CARB only applies to Cali right?
 

slow_99integra

Stinkin & Drinkin
Chappy said:
CARB only applies to Cali right?
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no it means it is legal to use and sell in all 50 states. it passes the smog requirements in all states that have emissions testing. it originated in cali
 

LStegg

1 bad LS
Nice ! She looks cherry. But 4 the header go w/ 4-1 headers instead and GReddy 4 exaust. DC is nice but kinda wimpy and looks like a shiny stock exhaust. Anyway welcome 2 C.I, this site is the shit and better than any other 4 sho ! :welcome:
 

Chappy

New Member
LStegg said:
Nice ! She looks cherry. But 4 the header go w/ 4-1 headers instead and GReddy 4 exaust. DC is nice but kinda wimpy and looks like a shiny stock exhaust. Anyway welcome 2 C.I, this site is the shit and better than any other 4 sho ! :welcome:
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I think I am going to go with either Comptech or DC Sports header and either Apexi or Magnaflow exhaust. A 4-1 header wont increase low to mid range power tho... When do you start to see power gains from a 4-1 header?


1990TeGLs said:
do the timing belt first....if it slips there goes ur motor
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Really? The car manual says that it needs to be replaced every 105k miles. Im at like 70k.
 
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