Hi GUys. Found that my header has dents that may restrict the air flow out.
Any good Ideas on a Header for a CRXsi 89. ITA
Thanks. Scott
Hi GUys. Found that my header has dents that may restrict the air flow out.
Any good Ideas on a Header for a CRXsi 89. ITA
Thanks. Scott
<span style="font-family:Impact">Scott CRX NER ITA #0</span>
Call Dave @ SMSP. He makes headers for that car.
Blake
Thanks Blake but would you leave me a little more information I do not know who that is.
Scott
<span style="font-family:Impact">Scott CRX NER ITA #0</span>
I have a 4 into 1 big collector Header that I bought from Tom Blaney last fall. He used it for dyno evaluation but never raced it per the attached string below. I paid $225 including shipping. If you have been researching headers, the people that claim get good power are going to the 4 into 1 design and building a big collector at 2 1/4 inches. Such headers like mine are custom built and I belive about a $400 piece on the market. I was going to put it on my 88 CRX, but about a month after I got it, I bought a ITS Del Sol. As such its collecting dust in my garage attic as maximizing my CRX Si is no longer a priority.
I'll let it go for $200 including shipping (48 states). you can, or anybody else can if they get to me first email me at [email protected] to confirm the deal. I can send pictures.
Also FYI, to make this header work, you most definately need to do some exhaust work. You will need to get a new 2 1/4 inches diameter shorty exhaust fabricated at and have them put in a O2 sensor point (unless you are not runnning a sensor). Talk to Tom about what he recommends.
FYI, if anybody is running a DC Sports or other header that hooks up to a stock exhaust. I have a nice stainless steel shorty exhaust with built in muffler that is stock (I recollect 1/ 7/8") diameter. It should work with any D-16 CRX header set up for stock exhaust. Its gathering dust in my garage and for $50 + UPS, its available to anybody who needs an exhaust to go with their header. Just to confirm, this exhaust will not work with the above header which requires a 2 1/4 inch pipe.
Here is my discussions with tom last fall when I bought it.
Bob:
Figure $225.00 with shipping charges.
Send to
Tom Blaney
ExecEdge Business Services Inc.
92 Walling Road
Warwick, NY 10990
Make sure you give me a shipping address and I'll get them right out to you.
Tom
theroths07 wrote:
> I'll take the header, I'm gone until Friday, let me know where to send the
> check to.
> bob
>
> PS, are you gettin out of CRX's. What are you building next?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Blaney" <[email protected]>
> To: "theroths07" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 4:41 AM
> Subject: Re: Header
>
>
>
>> No the cracking won't continue. It was caused by detonation during some
>> dyno pulls, we were playing around with different cam and ig timing and
>> got the ig timing up around 45 degrees, and the detination was masked by
>> what we thought was something else. The result was some hairline cracks
>> on the vertical line of the down pipes, the weld was fine and the pipes
>> were used again. The only reason I changes was some testing for SMS.
>>
>> The headers will bolt up to the stock D16A6 head.
>>
>> The tires are 205x55x14 Hoosiers
>>
>> Tom
>>
>> theroths07 wrote:
>>
>>> Do you think the cracking will continue? Was it due to wrapping. I'll be
>>> using the header for endurance racing so I'd hate to see them break..
>>>
> also
>
>>> does it bolt up to a stock flange or is it a modified exhaust flange.
>>>
>>> also what size were the tires?
>>>
>>> thanks
>>> bob
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Tom Blaney" <[email protected]>
>>> To: "IT.com Forums" <[email protected]>
>>> Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 7:15 PM
>>> Subject: Re: Header
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Bob:
>>>>
>>>> I know from experience with a number of my customers who have tried
>>>> different headers and what I found on numerous dyno runs, that the DC
>>>> headers can't come close to the Puckett header for power and torque,
>>>>
> and
>
>>>> the new SMS headers are better torque than the Puckett. However the SMS
>>>> are as expensive and I think a little more than the Pucketts.
>>>>
>>>> But you have to have the proper motor prep to get more from the SMS
>>>>
> (cam
>
>>>> timing, ignition timing, valve clearance etc).
>>>>
>>>> The header I have for sale are in good shape, I had put some downtube
>>>> cracks in a couple of the pipes when doing some dyno testing. I welded
>>>> the cracks, and used them again, but was sent a set of SMS's to test by
>>>> the mfgr. They are a good deal all things considered.
>>>>
>>>> The tires are this years Hoosiers, and have 1 regional race and 1
>>>> practice/qualifier on them. The panasports are straight, and true, but
>>>> have the usual protective finish chips from the tire weights and tire
>>>> changers.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> IT.com Forums wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Tom Blaney,
>>>>>
>>>>> Bob Roth has sent you this email from
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>> http://itforum.improvedtouring.com/forums/index.php.
>>>
>>>
>>>>> Whats your thoughts on the OPM header compared to the DC, 4 -2- 1
>>>>>
> header
>
>>> with an opened up to 2 1/4 inch collector and exhaust? Does the OPM have
>>>
> a
>
>>> stock sized collector connection? Are there any dyno sheets out there
>>>
> or
>
>>> other comparisons? Would appreciate a photo.
>>>
>>>
>>>>> Also how much time was put on the tires?
>>>>>
>>>>> tks
>>>>> bob roth
>>>>>
>>>>> ---------------------------------------------------
>>>>> Please note that IT.com Forums has no control over the
>>>>> contents of this message.
>>>>> ---------------------------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> The IT.com Forums team.
>>>>> http://itforum.improvedtouring.com/forums/index.php
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
Scott-
Check out http://sms-products.com
Also, I have had very good luck w/ my OPM/Delta Group Motorsports (Walt Puckett) header. Not sure if they're still available though.
Gregg Ginsberg
'96 Civic EX -- MARRS ITA #72
WDCR-SCCA Rookie of the Year 2003
MARRS ITA/T3 Drivers rep
Scott:
If you don't want to take "Bob Roth's" deal (which is a good deal trust me!), than look to the SMS header, it is top shelf, and I did use it on my CRX, and did some dyno testing for Dave. Keep in mind that it is not $29.95
So you have two choices Bob's great deal, or open the checkbook and smile
Tom
PM sent about that exhaust.
Ok I have been trying to find a 90-93 Integra LS B18A1 header...mine has the puny collector and pea shooter into cat connector...bad bottleneck...prob why I cant get over 136hp down...I need better!! anyone have any links?
Thanks!
Evan Darling
ITR BMW 325is build started...
SM (underfunded development program)
SEDIV ITA Champion 2005
sometimes racing or crewing Koni Sports Car Challenge
Evan,
Try Kirk Racing in Alabama. They made Gary's 4-1, and I just bought a set, too. Nice work. Took a little longer than it should've, but the product's great. Ports match well, good guage material, should add some real good top end.
Chris Harris
ITC Honda Civic
Bookmarks