DC Sports Ceramic Coated Headers

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Price Paid:  $353.00 from Adavance Auto Parts

Year / Model Reviewed:
1999 Honda Civic EX Coupe

Summary:
Installation was straight-foward and well explained by the instructions. The only thing that slowed me down was stubborn bolts on the engine block. For whatever reason, I didn't need the O2 sensor extension wire. The gain in power is most apparent at mid to high RPM when the VTEC kicks in. I have heard that the 4-2-1 design increases high end and the 4-1 model increases low end. My car used to cruise 75 mph @3000rpm. Since installing the headers it has gone down to about 2750 rpm. This has translated into increased gas mileage...of about 3-4 mpg. I didn't notice a sound change, I already had a short ram intake. Great product, make sure you shop around for the best price. Don't be a sucker and pay for installation...don't be intimidated!! You can do this yourself if you have jackstands and tools.

Strengths:
Noticeable gains in horsepower (maybe 7-10hp) and fuel economy. Clear instructions and easy installation.

Weaknesses:
None so far.

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $250.00 from local store

Year / Model Reviewed:
2000 Civic Ex

Summary:
Don't waste your money getting it put on, install is easy. Get an oxygen sensor removing socket for 2 bucks.

Strengths:
Love the noise, the performance, easy install

Weaknesses:
$$ Burnt 6 layers of High Heat header paint rated at 1500 degrees.

Similar Products Used:
none

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

Price Paid:  $240.00 from ebay

Year / Model Reviewed:
1999 Civic Si

Summary:
This is a great header for the money (esp. with ebay). install was very easy, everything bolted up with zero problems. header pulls a little of stock at 5-6K RPM and much better over stock at 6.5-8K RPM. Overall it is a great header.

Strengths:
Great Design, looks & feels better over stock

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
Stock, neuspeed N2

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Price Paid:  $220.00 from eBay

Year / Model Reviewed:
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Summary:
I purchased the header after I had installed a chikara headmen unit which was not gainning me any horses at all. Soon to find after the headmen header was taken off it was broken. So I got the DC Sports installed and boy what a change. These headers are phenominal. I could feel the power gain the firt time I open it up. great peace. Looks good in engine bay too.

Strengths:
Horse power gain

Weaknesses:
NONE

Similar Products Used:
Chikara Headmen Header (they suck ass!)

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Price Paid:  $279.00 from optauto.com

Year / Model Reviewed:
1993 civic ex

Summary:
great header, i got the 4-2-1 hooked up to a highflow cat and apexi N1 exhuast and i noticed huge power gains. no complaints.

Strengths:
power gains, made car even louder:>

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
stock