Vibrant w/HFC pics

2xSi · 06-10-2008, 06:17 PM

Thought I should post these all buy themselves......

Stealthcivic · 06-10-2008, 07:00 PM

Nice man! I have the same header in my Si!

angelsandendings · 06-10-2008, 09:20 PM

Mine just came in today. I also got the Vibrant Catback too. Exciting.
How difficult was the install? I'm worried about doing it myself. I've got all the tools I need and a lift, but I'm a bodyman and have never really done any motor/exhaust work and didn't want to mess anything up.

2xSi · 06-10-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by angelsandendings

Mine just came in today. I also got the Vibrant Catback too. Exciting.
How difficult was the install? I'm worried about doing it myself. I've got all the tools I need and a lift, but I'm a bodyman and have never really done any motor/exhaust work and didn't want to mess anything up.

The disassembly was a PITA, but I had no problems taking out the OEM header. Putting on the new header was a piece of cake. I did it with my son at home in my garage. Follow the DIY, remove both brackets on the left , the one on the right of the header and the black shield. You do not have to remove the parts(base of the windshield) in the first step of the DIY. Remove the heatshield bolts from the top. All other bolts from below....have fun!

angelsandendings · 06-10-2008, 11:19 PM

Thanks a lot, I'm glad that your install went smoothly. -- Two more quick ones though:

Is there a gasket or anything between the manifold for the header and the back of the motor? (Didn't know if maybe this was a time to replace something like that if there was one)

And

Have you thrown a CEL with your HFC yet?

**NitrousG35** · 06-10-2008, 11:21 PM

OP, looks good. Nice install. The Vibrant header is a work of art. When I got mine, I would just sit and hold it and stare at it. Almost a shame to install it. Too bad you can't see it when it is installed.

***Phalanx*** · 06-10-2008, 11:23 PM

niice .... mine should arrive wed or thurs this week

**NitrousG35** · 06-10-2008, 11:27 PM

^ Phalanx, you will love it. Best mod I have done to date.

***Phalanx*** · 06-10-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NitrousG35

^ Phalanx, you will love it. Best mod I have done to date.

i know ill love it, lol... im holding off on doing a resonator until i have a chance to drive it an decide for myself if its too loud or not.

im waiting on mike (soxfan143) to get back to me on times for when i can meet up w/ him and do the install.

best mod to date, eh? hmmm ... it would be if it can beat out my retrofit... but that will be reeaaalllyyy tough.

Stealthcivic · 06-11-2008, 09:41 AM

And, I am still running my vibrant header w/ hfc with no defouler...no problems now for 6 months......

**NitrousG35** · 06-11-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Phalanx

i know ill love it, lol... im holding off on doing a resonator until i have a chance to drive it an decide for myself if its too loud or not.

im waiting on mike (soxfan143) to get back to me on times for when i can meet up w/ him and do the install.

best mod to date, eh? hmmm ... it would be if it can beat out my retrofit... but that will be reeaaalllyyy tough.

If you can get a Soxfan143 MAF housing, you will really notice a difference. His housing really woke up my motor. Mike designed the housing to work with a race header and cat-back.

As for the exhaust, I am pretty sure that you will find that it will be loud, too loud IMO. I have the 18" resonator and it is still really loud in VTEC. SCTuned had a video of a Vibrant RH w/hfc and cat-back. Man, that thing would blow your eardrums out. That is why I went with the resonator.

***Phalanx*** · 06-11-2008, 11:05 AM

How much was the resonator?

2xSi · 06-11-2008, 07:23 PM

The gasket appears to be stainless steel, you should not have to replace it. The car is still on stands. The vibrant exhaust arrives tomorrow. I paid $76 for the ultra quiet resonator. The bottle resonator is a little cheaper.

cminbust6 · 06-11-2008, 09:26 PM

just installed my vibe w/hfc too.I didnt get a defouler and so far no CEL.Pulls hard as F*$^%!.But there is a problem.When I start my car there is a clanking nois a bit right under my shifter.And when i drive,from first to second gear I can feel .......its almost like the part of the header where it merges is moving to left or right hitting the walls a bit.Sorry for the bad explanation.But yeah I got a skunk2 70mm and it is so loud!.My fujita sri sounds way more aggressive and she purrs nicer too.Over all prolly my best mod.Do you guys think the ECU will learn and later on be faster?

***Phalanx*** · 06-11-2008, 09:34 PM

presents!!

about resonators... dont they cause a slight decrease in ponies?

ebdiam · 07-03-2008, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NitrousG35

SCTuned had a video of a Vibrant RH w/hfc and cat-back. Man, that thing would blow your eardrums out. That is why I went with the resonator.

Where is this video?

***Phalanx*** · 07-03-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebdiam

Where is this video?

vtec 1st thru 4th -- vibrant catback + vibrant header w/ hfc

YouTube - 2008 Civic Si - New England Dragway Run 2

***vibrantdon*** · 07-03-2008, 03:09 PM

Congrats on the purchase and thanks for the support.

06-10-2008, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
2xSi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 112 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Vibrant w/HFC pics Thought I should post these all buy themselves......

06-10-2008, 11:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
NitrousG35 Mr. Cowl Induction Join Date: May 2007 Location: To Infiniti and beyond... Posts: 10,294 Wild VTEC'n Bill iTrader: 3 / 100%	OP, looks good. Nice install. The Vibrant header is a work of art. When I got mine, I would just sit and hold it and stare at it. Almost a shame to install it. Too bad you can't see it when it is installed. __________________

06-10-2008, 11:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
*Phalanx* Dont get eaten!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Danvers, MA Age: 24 Posts: 11,643 Ski-Free Monster iTrader: 34 / 100%	niice .... mine should arrive wed or thurs this week __________________ [ click for build thread ] "A car never breaks. It presents us with opportunities to upgrade." Blueshirt fanatic - NY Rangers - I bleed blue Click Here to donate now

06-10-2008, 11:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
NitrousG35 Mr. Cowl Induction Join Date: May 2007 Location: To Infiniti and beyond... Posts: 10,294 Wild VTEC'n Bill iTrader: 3 / 100%	^ Phalanx, you will love it. Best mod I have done to date. __________________

06-11-2008, 11:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
*Phalanx* Dont get eaten!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Danvers, MA Age: 24 Posts: 11,643 Ski-Free Monster iTrader: 34 / 100%	How much was the resonator? __________________ [ click for build thread ] "A car never breaks. It presents us with opportunities to upgrade." Blueshirt fanatic - NY Rangers - I bleed blue Click Here to donate now

06-10-2008, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stealthcivic Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southeast U.S. Posts: 522 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice man! I have the same header in my Si!

06-10-2008, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
angelsandendings Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Mine just came in today. I also got the Vibrant Catback too. Exciting. How difficult was the install? I'm worried about doing it myself. I've got all the tools I need and a lift, but I'm a bodyman and have never really done any motor/exhaust work and didn't want to mess anything up.

06-10-2008, 11:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
angelsandendings Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks a lot, I'm glad that your install went smoothly. -- Two more quick ones though: Is there a gasket or anything between the manifold for the header and the back of the motor? (Didn't know if maybe this was a time to replace something like that if there was one) And Have you thrown a CEL with your HFC yet?

06-11-2008, 09:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Stealthcivic Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southeast U.S. Posts: 522 iTrader: 0 / 0%	And, I am still running my vibrant header w/ hfc with no defouler...no problems now for 6 months......

06-11-2008, 07:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
2xSi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 112 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The gasket appears to be stainless steel, you should not have to replace it. The car is still on stands. The vibrant exhaust arrives tomorrow. I paid $76 for the ultra quiet resonator. The bottle resonator is a little cheaper. Last edited by 2xSi; 06-11-2008 at 07:24 PM.

06-11-2008, 09:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
cminbust6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dumfries,Virginia Age: 23 Posts: 186 minh iTrader: 0 / 0%	just installed my vibe w/hfc too.I didnt get a defouler and so far no CEL.Pulls hard as F*$^%!.But there is a problem.When I start my car there is a clanking nois a bit right under my shifter.And when i drive,from first to second gear I can feel .......its almost like the part of the header where it merges is moving to left or right hitting the walls a bit.Sorry for the bad explanation.But yeah I got a skunk2 70mm and it is so loud!.My fujita sri sounds way more aggressive and she purrs nicer too.Over all prolly my best mod.Do you guys think the ECU will learn and later on be faster?

06-11-2008, 09:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
*Phalanx* Dont get eaten!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Danvers, MA Age: 24 Posts: 11,643 Ski-Free Monster iTrader: 34 / 100%	presents!! about resonators... dont they cause a slight decrease in ponies? __________________ [ click for build thread ] "A car never breaks. It presents us with opportunities to upgrade." Blueshirt fanatic - NY Rangers - I bleed blue Click Here to donate now

07-03-2008, 03:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
*vibrantdon* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 77 Donavan iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats on the purchase and thanks for the support. __________________ Donavan Griffith Marketing/Public Relations Coordinator Vibrant Performance www.vibrantperformance.com dongriffith@vibrantperformance.com

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