DIY--DCRH Install

caveman74 · 04-07-2007, 02:31 PM

For those interested in a DCRH. I did the install and what a differance.

I borrowed PICS form BCJ here and Bioevolve from K-series. I didnt take pics, so thanks to them.

Need to take the cowl off of the front. 3 black push tabs need to be removed
Be careful taking the plastic cowl off. There are clips that need to be popped, just pull up on it.

Once taken out, there are 4 -12mm bolts and 5 -10mm bolts that need to be removed.

There are 3- 12mm bolts that hold the heat shield. once removed, just let the shield stay put. You cant remove it until later.

There are 5- 14mm bolts holding the header on. 2 on top are the studs to the engine, 3 on the bottom are bolts. It is easier to get to them from the top. Be sure to use lubricant to loosen them up.

Now work from the bottom of the car..

First un hook the O2 Sensor from the clip on the left of the exhaust pipe.
also take the bolt clip off. 10mm bolt

Take a 14mm socket and remove the wire clip on top right of the steering rack. There are 2-14 mm bolts. This allows more room, just push it aside

To take the down pipe out. Loosen the 3-14mm bolts at the end of the pipe.
Take the 2-12mm bolts underneath the Cat and remove the pipe.

Next you need to remove the black CV Joint shield. There are 3-12mm bolts holding it on. It is behind the steering rack

Now to remove the stock header. There is a bracket under it with a 14mm bolt.

The header is now loose and ready to come out, Just work it and it will slide out.
Take out the heat sheild now and Stock header, just twist it a little

DCRH Install. The header will go in without lowering the cradle. Just shift it to the left. Just make sure all of the wire are out of the way. It takes some time. The is some slim room but it will go in. The header will scratch from hitting the front sway bar and firewall.

Once in just bolt the 5 bolts to the engine block and 3 bolts to the end of the RH.

Be sure to use the Defouler and push the front O2 bracket away from the header.

Just follow the beginning steps to put everything back together.

I used a lift which made things a ton easier. You will need some long extensions for the ratchet.

Took me around 2 hours to install. With a few busted knuckels too!

Zeuceone · 04-07-2007, 02:33 PM

mishima8 · 04-07-2007, 05:33 PM

Nice work man. Isn't it always fun when you can take something and get it up and running on your car.

BanginBlueSi · 04-07-2007, 06:05 PM

So I didn't see if you were mounting this to stock exhaust piping or aftermarket. DC says that only they're exhaust will fit properly to the flange, but i have to believe there are multiple exhausts that will line up properly. This would be the next mod i'd be doing so just want to make sure before purchase.

Oh yeah, do you feel a real difference in torque and throttle response??

Thanks.

caveman74 · 04-07-2007, 06:30 PM

I mounted to STOCK. Fits perfect.. I can tell a BIG differance in HP an TQ

***Nomar06*** · 04-07-2007, 06:46 PM

Goos stuff!

BanginBlueSi · 04-07-2007, 07:01 PM

I just found one on ebay, brand new for $389 shipped. Hear of any cheaper, or is this worthy???

Thanks, looking forward to more power.

sloppytot · 04-07-2007, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BanginBlueSi

I just found one on ebay, brand new for $389 shipped. Hear of any cheaper, or is this worthy???

Thanks, looking forward to more power.

$360 shipped from CorSport. I have personally ordered from them and they are excellent.

http://www.corsportusa.com/store/cat...roducts_id=394

bioevolve · 04-07-2007, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caveman74

I mounted to STOCK. Fits perfect.. I can tell a BIG differance in HP an TQ

Nice little DIY lol.
Glad the pics helped.

streetmachine02 · 04-07-2007, 11:57 PM

good ****. nice DIY i give you kudos!

DATA02 · 04-08-2007, 01:14 AM

rep'd

caveman74 · 04-08-2007, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bioevolve

Nice little DIY lol.
Glad the pics helped.

Thanks alot. Sorry for taking them, but I didnt bring my camera. Just trying to help some people out.

caveman74 · 05-13-2007, 11:20 AM

Can someone move this to the DIY / Engine section. I updated some pics also

jbones1.8 · 05-13-2007, 11:23 PM

Thanks for the DIY instructions...will help out soon.

CrackThatTec45 · 05-18-2007, 12:17 PM

subscribed as a reference

GALAXY~SI · 05-18-2007, 12:29 PM

Yeah me two

***Redleg06Si*** · 05-18-2007, 12:43 PM

Really interested as this being my next mod.....a header of some type at least.....has DC fixed the flex pipe, welding issues?? BC Header would be ideal but not gonna pay that kind of money....sorry about the threadjack

***Redleg06Si*** · 05-18-2007, 12:49 PM

Nevermind..... Dcrh

vey_z · 05-19-2007, 11:35 PM

how mush HP gain do it add?

MutantCheese · 05-19-2007, 11:41 PM

I guess I need to add this to my mod list...nice

04-07-2007, 02:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
caveman74 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 2,384 Kevin	DIY--DCRH Install For those interested in a DCRH. I did the install and what a differance. I borrowed PICS form BCJ here and Bioevolve from K-series. I didnt take pics, so thanks to them. Need to take the cowl off of the front. 3 black push tabs need to be removed Be careful taking the plastic cowl off. There are clips that need to be popped, just pull up on it. Once taken out, there are 4 -12mm bolts and 5 -10mm bolts that need to be removed. There are 3- 12mm bolts that hold the heat shield. once removed, just let the shield stay put. You cant remove it until later. There are 5- 14mm bolts holding the header on. 2 on top are the studs to the engine, 3 on the bottom are bolts. It is easier to get to them from the top. Be sure to use lubricant to loosen them up. Now work from the bottom of the car.. First un hook the O2 Sensor from the clip on the left of the exhaust pipe. also take the bolt clip off. 10mm bolt Take a 14mm socket and remove the wire clip on top right of the steering rack. There are 2-14 mm bolts. This allows more room, just push it aside To take the down pipe out. Loosen the 3-14mm bolts at the end of the pipe. Take the 2-12mm bolts underneath the Cat and remove the pipe. Next you need to remove the black CV Joint shield. There are 3-12mm bolts holding it on. It is behind the steering rack Now to remove the stock header. There is a bracket under it with a 14mm bolt. The header is now loose and ready to come out, Just work it and it will slide out. Take out the heat sheild now and Stock header, just twist it a little DCRH Install. The header will go in without lowering the cradle. Just shift it to the left. Just make sure all of the wire are out of the way. It takes some time. The is some slim room but it will go in. The header will scratch from hitting the front sway bar and firewall. Once in just bolt the 5 bolts to the engine block and 3 bolts to the end of the RH. Be sure to use the Defouler and push the front O2 bracket away from the header. Just follow the beginning steps to put everything back together. I used a lift which made things a ton easier. You will need some long extensions for the ratchet. Took me around 2 hours to install. With a few busted knuckels too! Last edited by caveman74; 05-13-2007 at 11:19 AM.
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BanginBlueSi Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Chester Pa Age: 29 Posts: 39 Kevin O'Hara	fitting? So I didn't see if you were mounting this to stock exhaust piping or aftermarket. DC says that only they're exhaust will fit properly to the flange, but i have to believe there are multiple exhausts that will line up properly. This would be the next mod i'd be doing so just want to make sure before purchase. Oh yeah, do you feel a real difference in torque and throttle response?? Thanks.

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BanginBlueSi Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Chester Pa Age: 29 Posts: 39 Kevin O'Hara	sweeeeet! I just found one on ebay, brand new for $389 shipped. Hear of any cheaper, or is this worthy??? Thanks, looking forward to more power.

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mishima8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 658	Nice work man. Isn't it always fun when you can take something and get it up and running on your car.

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caveman74 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 2,384 Kevin	I mounted to STOCK. Fits perfect.. I can tell a BIG differance in HP an TQ

04-07-2007, 11:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
streetmachine02 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 412 Chris	good ****. nice DIY i give you kudos!

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DATA02 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 360	rep'd

05-13-2007, 11:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
caveman74 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 2,384 Kevin	Can someone move this to the DIY / Engine section. I updated some pics also

05-13-2007, 11:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
jbones1.8 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 71 Rayray Bones	Thanks for the DIY instructions...will help out soon.

05-18-2007, 12:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
CrackThatTec45 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Age: 27 Posts: 12,535 Mike	subscribed as a reference

05-18-2007, 12:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
GALAXY~SI Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chester NY Age: 23 Posts: 12,185 Kurt	Yeah me two

05-18-2007, 12:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
*Redleg06Si* You'll only die tired Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manhattan, KS Age: 31 Posts: 4,296 Joe	Really interested as this being my next mod.....a header of some type at least.....has DC fixed the flex pipe, welding issues?? BC Header would be ideal but not gonna pay that kind of money....sorry about the threadjack

05-18-2007, 12:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
*Redleg06Si* You'll only die tired Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manhattan, KS Age: 31 Posts: 4,296 Joe	Nevermind..... Dcrh

05-19-2007, 11:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
vey_z Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Jose Posts: 247 John	how mush HP gain do it add?

05-19-2007, 11:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
MutantCheese Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edge of Insanity Age: 42 Posts: 3,361 2008 NFR S2000	I guess I need to add this to my mod list...nice

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