What should I expect?

chelsea1 · 07-04-2007, 10:01 PM

I have my V2 and HKS cat back installed and wanted to know what type of numbers i should expect to achieve once I get a header( more than likely DC sports). And if there is a better header around that price, that would give me even more, thanks.

Java Junky · 07-04-2007, 10:21 PM

Chel, the popular opinions (mine included) seem to conclude that all the bolt on bells n' whistles (excepting various means of forced induction) might grant you a maximum of maybe 8 to possibly as much as 12 HP.
With the changes you've made so far, I'd be guessin' (note the stressed word), so, I couldn't really say. Whudduya think guys? 4 to possibly 6 over stock?
It ain't much, but when you start out with somethin' as tweaked as Stewie's engine is, it jus' ain't an easy task squeezin' more out of it.
Be well.
Java

gomarlins3 · 07-04-2007, 10:23 PM

You **MIGHT** get 10 WHP from the mods you have now, but the DC will actually lose WHP. When it comes to a header for our car, you basically have to spend some decent money to get some decent gains. I would suggest Rick's as a good header that has shown to get some mid range gains.
Rick's 6 Plus Stainless Steel Header

bobby2002S2K · 07-04-2007, 10:39 PM

Second the suggestion for Ricks header. Seems to be the best for the money with the same gain as to be expected from all the other 1200.00 to 1500.00 dollor ones

Kalm_Traveler · 07-05-2007, 12:39 AM

All the 'information' I've managed to scrounge up indicates what has been said already.

DC Sports header will actually lose HP over S2k's OEM one, and will heat up your engine bay more since it has no heat shield.

Rick's header has purportedly shown some mild mid-range gains comparable to the claimed gains of headers by companies such as Spoon and Mugen.

If I were you, I'd spend that $400 somewhere else, like a lighter flywheel and beefier clutch (or if you're lookin to buy the stainless DC, $650 - which would basically buy you Rick's header...and you'll get gains from his, plus retention of the stock heat shield).

07-04-2007, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
chelsea1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	What should I expect? I have my V2 and HKS cat back installed and wanted to know what type of numbers i should expect to achieve once I get a header( more than likely DC sports). And if there is a better header around that price, that would give me even more, thanks.

07-04-2007, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	Chel, the popular opinions (mine included) seem to conclude that all the bolt on bells n' whistles (excepting various means of forced induction) might grant you a maximum of maybe 8 to possibly as much as 12 HP. With the changes you've made so far, I'd be *guessin'* (note the stressed word), so, I couldn't really say. Whudduya think guys? 4 to possibly 6 over stock? It ain't much, but when you start out with somethin' as tweaked as Stewie's engine is, it jus' ain't an easy task squeezin' more out of it. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

07-04-2007, 10:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,811	You MIGHT get 10 WHP from the mods you have now, but the DC will actually lose WHP. When it comes to a header for our car, you basically have to spend some decent money to get some decent gains. I would suggest Rick's as a good header that has shown to get some mid range gains. Rick's 6 Plus Stainless Steel Header __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

07-04-2007, 10:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
bobby2002S2K Wisdom begins in wonder. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 528	Second the suggestion for Ricks header. Seems to be the best for the money with the same gain as to be expected from all the other 1200.00 to 1500.00 dollor ones __________________ I still cant get my foot off the floor and its been over a 2yrs now

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07-05-2007, 12:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kalm_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT, USA Posts: 254	All the 'information' I've managed to scrounge up indicates what has been said already. DC Sports header will actually lose HP over S2k's OEM one, and will heat up your engine bay more since it has no heat shield. Rick's header has purportedly shown some mild mid-range gains comparable to the claimed gains of headers by companies such as Spoon and Mugen. If I were you, I'd spend that $400 somewhere else, like a lighter flywheel and beefier clutch (or if you're lookin to buy the stainless DC, $650 - which would basically buy you Rick's header...and you'll get gains from his, plus retention of the stock heat shield).