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where can I get a good performance header online? Looking for an upgrade but don't of any good brands.

Found the number for the one from the performance thread. http://www.amazon.com/DC-Sports-THC4405 ... er+THC4405 can anyone verify if this will work on my 06 base?

PPE makes a good set

http://ppeengineering-onlinestore.com/C ... FE_c15.htm


here a photo of the end of mine on my car

TraumaForYou wrote:Found the number for the one from the performance thread. http://www.amazon.com/DC-Sports-THC4405 ... er+THC4405 can anyone verify if this will work on my 06 base?

lannvouivre wrote:

TraumaForYou wrote:Found the number for the one from the performance thread. http://www.amazon.com/DC-Sports-THC4405 ... er+THC4405 can anyone verify if this will work on my 06 base?

Very nice! Thank you!

TraumaForYou wrote:

lannvouivre wrote:

TraumaForYou wrote:Found the number for the one from the performance thread. http://www.amazon.com/DC-Sports-THC4405 ... er+THC4405 can anyone verify if this will work on my 06 base?

Very nice! Thank you!

How did the install go on that when you got it?

It was easy. The O2 sensor hates being removed, so use some O2-safe antiseize on the threads when you install. The spring bolts can be overtightened; you want to get them snug enough to make a seal, but still able to flex because that's what these cars use instead of the flex-pipe.

You can install the header from the top, but I'm not sure the old one can come out the top or not. Just maneuver it over the transmission. The 2ZZ is a different story, so be relieved you don't need to do that (those manifolds are actually headers and only need to be port-matched anyway).

Does the DC header bolt right on to the midpipe or is modification required?

Should bolt up. These cars don't usually have much difference between the individual cars.

Well, ive been spraying all the header bolts with AC delco rust penetrator daily to make it easier when loosening the bolts. I have the header and i just got the heat shield off the old one which was not that easy. Should I look into replacing all of the bolts in the assembly or should i be ok sticking with the factory bolts?

if the bolts dont strip or jam the threads up when you pull them out you should be ok to re-use them.