NobleAccord

looking at that dyno, im gonna go with Ballade...even though i originally wanted Js

Ap2low

I have the ballade sport header as well. Butt dyno gives it a

S2KERRP2

Second that.

Chuck S

In the spirit of "mine is bigger than yours" my OEM header dynoed at 221bhp on a Mustang dyno. Everyone claims the Mustang dyno reads low...

OEM header.
Berk 63.5mm High Flow Cat
Tanabe Medalion Touring Exhaust.

Gernby FlashPro road tune.

-- Chuck

Mugen_is_best

I need a Gernby tune, like yesterday

Chuck S

It's no so much the peak HP generated by these minor hardware changes and Gernby tune but the increased torque and consequently horsepower in the mid range. Lowering the VTEC engagement point to 3600 rpm brings the high power cam on line for nearly 5000 rpm: 3600 to 8400 (the rev limiter). This is double the range of stock VTEC engagement (6000 to 8400). VTEC Yo! is lost however as the power comes on nearly immediately rather than later during acceleration -- I'm on the VTEC cam almost as soon as I floor the gas pedal and don't come off it during shifts. 35mph in 3d gear and I'm in VTEC; lower VTEC speed in lower gears (my gearing table is elsewhere).

I watched a video last night by a tuner in FL (sorry don't remember who but it sounded familiar). He claims the two (2) most cost effective mods are an intake and test pipe. He claims headers and exhausts may offer some mild increase but not on the same scale.

For owners of 2006 and later cars the Gernby FlashPro tune should be on your list. Transformed my car.

-- Chuck

NobleAccord

im gonna go with the Ballade sports as well...but If i do header, test pipe and exhaust, do i need a tune on my ap1?

h i 9 h r 3 v z

Of all the headers lately,..

Ballade and Urge seem to be putting out the best numbers according to members. J's and Hytech used to be popular among those who wanted the most hp.

Black_AP1

I recently installed a PLM header and don't have any complaints. But also let me clarify that I purchased this fully aware that it most likely wasn't going to gain any numbers. But fitment was spot on and it does look good in the engine bay.

nodoze

How is the noise on the ballade header for daily driving?