Motor swapSo there's not really a point to buy them? How can I get more horse power out of my D16 then?
I know. I installed it with my security system since keys are lamethey must have been installed by a previous owner or something thing because no dx model has power anything, the hx model has power windows and locks but no moonroof and the ex model has it all
Just try getting it welded temporarily and save up for a full system.I'd actually like to piggyback off this thread since its so similar to mine, I have a Y7 and my header/cat has the infamous crack right between cylinders 2 and 3. Anyway this cause me to have a nasty exhaust leak into the cabin whenever I turn my heat/fan on even if I use the air in the cabin. Is there a header/cat that you guys recommend that won't break the bank? I don't mind spending the money to getting this done properly I just want to solve this problem.
$400, ouch.You can also go the route of a MagnaFlow direct-fit header/cat (#49282). Its a simple bolt-on item and ready for both O2 sensors.
![]()
I spent 400 total on my header and 2.5" test pipe. Although slow in general, it was a notable improvement over stock. The worth regarding modding a d16 is personal preference. Everyone doesn't need a rocket ship to be happy or enjoy their car more, and If 400 is "ouch" modding cars isnt for you lol$400, ouch.
I have a y8 header on my y7 exhaust piping,. Y8's have their own catback, y7 are just straight pipe w/ resonater to the muffler.I dont see why not? correct me if wrong but stock headers go the same length as aftermarket headers?
I'm not sure what length your referring to. Not all aftermarket headers are the same. Some aftermarket headers are designed to bypass the stock location of the catalytic. I went with the MagnaFlow option because its a high quality simple bolt-on and less time consuming than modifying other options to fit accordingly.I dont see why not? correct me if wrong but stock headers go the same length as aftermarket headers?
Damn that thing looks beefy lol. Did you literally just unbolt the original from the head and piping and place this one in or did you do any fabrication to fit it in place? If I can just unbolt the old and put this one in myself then I save myself any installation fees from a muffler shop and that would be sweet. The OEM cat/header costs like 450 brand new so this isn't that bad price wise not to mention it looks way nicer.I'm not sure what length your referring to. Not all aftermarket headers are the same. Some aftermarket headers are designed to bypass the stock location of the catalytic. I went with the MagnaFlow option because its a high quality simple bolt-on and less time consuming than modifying other options to fit accordingly.
$400 for a single exhaust manifold is an ouch imo.I spent 400 total on my header and 2.5" test pipe. Although slow in general, it was a notable improvement over stock. The worth regarding modding a d16 is personal preference. Everyone doesn't need a rocket ship to be happy or enjoy their car more, and If 400 is "ouch" modding cars isnt for you lol
![]()