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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 03:16 PM
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Originally posted by Muz


That sounds a bit dissapointing. I would prefer more low-down punch (the car has ample top-end performance for me) including a more noticeable transition to VTEC. Which brand of header best provides that?
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 03:20 PM
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Originally posted by RWD_RCKT


I will give you 1300 guesses.

Mugen..
You only need 1105 guesses plus shipping. Check here https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...&threadid=75448
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 03:25 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by turbo_pwr
[B] You only need 1105 guesses plus shipping.
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by ultimate lurker
[B]Spoon header has a nasty drop in torque around 6500-7000 rpm.
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 10:47 PM
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Yeah, it was there Mingster. You had the nice torque dip. Its a characteristic of that header. When looking the mixture it goes very rich there. As I said, either the header isn't scavenging as well there, or there's some reversion.

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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 10:05 AM
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What do you think of this setup: Mugen header for it's low-mid range punch, and Spoon exhaust for it's peak acceleration? (nice sound BTW)

I am wondering if the Mugen header/Spoon exhaust together would create any performance conflicts.

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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 10:10 AM
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Originally posted by mstw
What do you think of this setup: Mugen header for it's low-mid range punch, and Spoon exhaust for it's peak acceleration? (nice sound BTW)

I am wondering if the Mugen header/Spoon exhaust together would create any performance conflicts.

Thanks,
The opposite works EXCELLENT. Spoon Header/ Mugen Exhaust. My friend has this and I love it. Good up top and quiet (because I am a wuss). This is what I want.


I would imagine that it would work the opposite way pretty well too. Maybe the Mugen exhaust would provide enough back pressure (as opposed to Spoon single) to fix the scavenging/reversion anomoly that UL was talking about.



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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 12:19 PM
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So, the Mugen header works well with dual exhaust, and gains torque around mid range.

Had anyone tried the Mugen header / Spoon exhaust (or any single exhaust) set up?
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 12:37 PM
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If anything you'd be better off staying with same brand parts, as they were designed to work best in unison...If you are going spoon headers then the recommendation is that you go with a single exhaust as well...The same goes with Mugen...
My personal preference is for the Spoon header for the gains in the final 2000rpms of the powerband...since i like to drive hard in vtec zone always (drag racing)

Since I already have the HKS Exhaust...I'm going against my own recommendation and mixing the spoon with a twin muffler setup...
I will be going with the Spoon Header/HKS Hiper Combo and will have before and after dyno results for you guys! See if the Spoon and HKS can hold hands happily! Will probably purchase the headers in couple months time so don't hold ya breath!
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 07:06 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by ultimate lurker
[B]Yeah, it was there Mingster.
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