DC Sports Race Header installed: review

si_civic · 06-25-2007, 10:31 PM

EDIT:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzrlE2c7LMI
VIDEO!!!!

So I jumped the gun and bought a header instead of TB spacers and pulleys.

I decided to buy a DC Sports Race Header as it was within my budget and the power gains were what I was looking for. I also made sure that it was a late model DC Sports header as the earlier ones had problems with the flex pipe welds.

I purchased the spark plug non fouler setup and it worked.... so far... no CEL.

My first response when I drove away from the performance shop was nomimal. I didn't feel much difference. The exhaust tone is a little louder, and has a different pitch. Keep in mind I didn't go past 5000rpm yet. Once I hit the highway, I was then more impressed once I hit vtec. WOW. I can sure feel the pull. It sounds great with my Magnaflow Street Series exhaust.

All in all, it was a mod I am glad I did, because I am getting the Hondata reflash in late July.

Mods so far:
K&N SRI
DCRH
Magnaflow SS
TWM SS
6k HID
Skunk2 Racing Springs

Darryl !

PS VIDEO IS TO FOLLOW!!! SOON!!

k20beast · 06-25-2007, 10:44 PM

yesss ilove the dcrh! i deff thnik its the header to get... bc its like 360

udumkid · 06-25-2007, 10:46 PM

best bang for the buck!!

k20beast · 06-25-2007, 10:47 PM

+1 on that man

streetmachine02 · 06-25-2007, 11:33 PM

humm.... i want to spend money on preformance!!! so i would install the damn thing myself, but it has to pass emissions. i have heard horror stories about the DCRH too! i want something that works, has preformance gains and is reliable. a dcrh with some Ti-c exhaust and a test pipe would make my si a monster... i just need to pass emissions. any1 help me?

GALAXY~SI · 06-25-2007, 11:33 PM

cant wait to get mine

***Freq18hz*** · 06-25-2007, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetmachine02

humm.... i want to spend money on preformance!!! so i would install the damn thing myself, but it has to pass emissions. i have heard horror stories about the DCRH too! i want something that works, has preformance gains and is reliable. a dcrh with some Ti-c exhaust and a test pipe would make my si a monster... i just need to pass emissions. any1 help me?

no need for a test pipe with a full race header.

-Freq

Holland · 06-25-2007, 11:45 PM

will the DCRH bolt up to the stock exhaust?

si_civic · 06-26-2007, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holland

will the DCRH bolt up to the stock exhaust?

Yes.

It replaces the cat, so if you live in an area that requires air-care, or emissions testing (I don't thank God), then DON'T do this.

k20beast · 06-26-2007, 12:55 AM

its bolts to stock exhaust...and the only problem ive ever heard from dcrh is welds crackin wich could be fixed very easy. for those with emission that have dcrh, id just make a removable test pipe in the cat back.

si_civic · 06-26-2007, 01:11 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzrlE2c7LMI

^ Also, that only refers to early model DCRH's. I made sure this one was a late model. It shipped out of DC Sports itself June 1st 07. :)

k20beast · 06-26-2007, 01:22 AM

very nice...

streetmachine02 · 06-26-2007, 02:13 AM

i live in missouri, i sold my old civic2002 because it couldnt pass emissions. it had a header test pipe and exhaust. a removable test pipe in the exhaust would require additional labor on the exhaust, unless thier is an easier solution to the problem. i can have a shop bend some 70mm exhaust for around 175 but i would need a muffler or axelback. i like the apexi N1 tip or the Ti-C.

Trav-Is_Si · 06-26-2007, 04:54 AM

N1 tip is nice and clean. Ti-C is cool if you like the burnt/colored muffler look... GL Streetmachine!

Btw, OP, your Si is awesomeness =)
Do you think an Icebox such as Comptech's would add better HP throughout the entire powerband? Are you planning on a Hondata reflash anytime soon?? That would be a worthwhile mod, along with some sticker street tires.

Nighthawk07 · 06-26-2007, 08:14 AM

Awesome! Probably my next mod after my springs.

inyong1988 · 06-26-2007, 08:31 AM

cant wait till mine...

***Excalibur*** · 06-30-2007, 10:03 AM

Does anybody know where I can find the dyno comparo of the dcrh and the bcrh? I saw it before, but can't find it now.

06-25-2007, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 30 Posts: 4,608 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	DC Sports Race Header installed: review EDIT:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzrlE2c7LMI VIDEO!!!! So I jumped the gun and bought a header instead of TB spacers and pulleys. I decided to buy a DC Sports Race Header as it was within my budget and the power gains were what I was looking for. I also made sure that it was a late model DC Sports header as the earlier ones had problems with the flex pipe welds. I purchased the spark plug non fouler setup and it worked.... so far... no CEL. My first response when I drove away from the performance shop was nomimal. I didn't feel much difference. The exhaust tone is a little louder, and has a different pitch. Keep in mind I didn't go past 5000rpm yet. Once I hit the highway, I was then more impressed once I hit vtec. WOW. I can sure feel the pull. It sounds great with my Magnaflow Street Series exhaust. All in all, it was a mod I am glad I did, because I am getting the Hondata reflash in late July. Mods so far: K&N SRI DCRH Magnaflow SS TWM SS 6k HID Skunk2 Racing Springs Darryl ! PS VIDEO IS TO FOLLOW!!! SOON!! Last edited by si_civic; 06-26-2007 at 01:10 AM.

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k20beast Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: clemson SC Age: 18 Posts: 1,146 zack iTrader: 2 / 100%	yesss ilove the dcrh! i deff thnik its the header to get... bc its like 360

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udumkid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 13.8@103mph N/A untuned Age: 88 Posts: 3,487 Rene.... iTrader: 8 / 100%	best bang for the buck!!

06-25-2007, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
k20beast Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: clemson SC Age: 18 Posts: 1,146 zack iTrader: 2 / 100%	+1 on that man

06-25-2007, 11:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
streetmachine02 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 393 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	humm.... i want to spend money on preformance!!! so i would install the damn thing myself, but it has to pass emissions. i have heard horror stories about the DCRH too! i want something that works, has preformance gains and is reliable. a dcrh with some Ti-c exhaust and a test pipe would make my si a monster... i just need to pass emissions. any1 help me?

06-25-2007, 11:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
GALAXY~SI Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chester NY Age: 19 Posts: 11,632 Kurt iTrader: 16 / 100%	cant wait to get mine

06-25-2007, 11:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Holland Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Monrovia,CA Posts: 356 Holland iTrader: 1 / 100%	will the DCRH bolt up to the stock exhaust?

06-26-2007, 12:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
k20beast Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: clemson SC Age: 18 Posts: 1,146 zack iTrader: 2 / 100%	its bolts to stock exhaust...and the only problem ive ever heard from dcrh is welds crackin wich could be fixed very easy. for those with emission that have dcrh, id just make a removable test pipe in the cat back.

06-26-2007, 01:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 30 Posts: 4,608 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzrlE2c7LMI ^ Also, that only refers to early model DCRH's. I made sure this one was a late model. It shipped out of DC Sports itself June 1st 07. :)

06-26-2007, 01:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
k20beast Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: clemson SC Age: 18 Posts: 1,146 zack iTrader: 2 / 100%	very nice...

06-26-2007, 02:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
streetmachine02 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 393 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	i live in missouri, i sold my old civic2002 because it couldnt pass emissions. it had a header test pipe and exhaust. a removable test pipe in the exhaust would require additional labor on the exhaust, unless thier is an easier solution to the problem. i can have a shop bend some 70mm exhaust for around 175 but i would need a muffler or axelback. i like the apexi N1 tip or the Ti-C.

06-26-2007, 04:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
Trav-Is_Si Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Coquitlam Age: 21 Posts: 503 Travis iTrader: 0 / 0%	N1 tip is nice and clean. Ti-C is cool if you like the burnt/colored muffler look... GL Streetmachine! Btw, OP, your Si is awesomeness =) Do you think an Icebox such as Comptech's would add better HP throughout the entire powerband? Are you planning on a Hondata reflash anytime soon?? That would be a worthwhile mod, along with some sticker street tires.

06-26-2007, 08:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
Nighthawk07 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rockledge, Florida Age: 21 Posts: 5,733 Mikey iTrader: 4 / 100%	Awesome! Probably my next mod after my springs.

06-26-2007, 08:31 AM	#16 (permalink)
inyong1988 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 17,525 Junction Produce iTrader: 39 / 98%	cant wait till mine...

06-30-2007, 10:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
*Excalibur* Blown at last Join Date: May 2007 Location: Converse, TX. Age: 25 Posts: 8,785 Jeremy iTrader: 24 / 100%	Does anybody know where I can find the dyno comparo of the dcrh and the bcrh? I saw it before, but can't find it now.