Anyone have any experience with the DC Sports header for the S2000? Mainly interested in any performance gains....installation issues...etc. My current setup is a 01 S2000 with a K&N FIPK and upgraded wheels and brakes. Looking to work on the exhaust now...header & cat-back.

any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks,

Jeremy Hooper
Sport Compact Solutions
www.sportcompactsolutions.com

 

DC sports header won't give you any gain.. (1 or 2 hp maybe)..

 

The only other header I know of for the 01 - 03 S2000 is by comptech. Does anyone have any experience with the Comptech header. Also when I install the header (whichever model is chosen) it will be installed at the same time as the catback exhaust (probably invidia titanium dual tip) along with the increased airflow from the K&N fipk.....so I am looking for the total power gain from all 3 of these components working together.

Thanks,

Jeremy Hooper
Sport Compact Solutions
www.sportcompactsolutions.com

 

Mugen, Toda, Spoon and Fujitsubo make headers for the S2K, and they are far superior to the DC Sports headers. They cost more too, but you get better quality and something that should add some mid-range and high-end power. But don't expect much, as the S2K headers are tuned very, very well, and extracting more power is hard to do.

I've spoken with others that have upgraded their headers and said that more than 5 hp is "hopeful" to say the least. I know Toda claims 8-15 hp, but I find that hard to believe.

I had considered headers, but seeing that they add little and knowing how well tuned the stock headers are, I've decided not to waste the money. I'm going for stuff that will make a difference, and not just a lighter wallet.

 

BTW, how do you like your K&N FIPK set up? did you see a performance increase?

 

[QUOTE=smile,Jul 29 2004, 01:51 PM] BTW, how do you like your K&N FIPK set up?

 

With my DC Sports Header, I gained 0 HP, but lost some weight which was nice. Then I got a Mugen Header w/Heatshield(reduced underhood temps nicely) and an APEX'i V-AFCII and gained 10WHP from those two mods.

 

Was the Mugen header also lighter like the DC Sports header? I know the Mugen header is pretty pricey...do you think it is worth it....others have said that the stock exhaust manifold / header is tuned so well that it is hardly worth it to replace it. The DC Sports header seemed appealing mostly because of the price...I figured if I got even 5hp it would be worth it.

Thanks,

Jeremy

 

With the DC Header, you would not get 5 HP. If you are buying a header, I'd get a Mugen, it gives you power, and that heatshield does do a lot, so some of the HP you gain with a TODA or Amuse Header could be lost if it gets hot enough. Used Mugen Headers can be found on here for about $750 versus over $1000 new. In my opinion if I was trying to extract NA power, I'd get the Mugen, but if I were getting a Supercharger later on, I'd get a TODA, I've heard this header responds better to SC power better than a Mugen.

 

Just wanted to say thanks for all the good experiences / suggestions.

Thanks,
-Jeremy