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sponger85 · 07-07-2002, 10:01 AM

can i have some help on what types of headers are the best for a 92 s13 hatch back ....... which are the easiest to install and for a fair price and were to get them ...... and could i install them at my house with the right tools??

uiuc240 · 07-07-2002, 12:35 PM

most would recommend Hotshot.  Check www.google.com for places that sell them.  Headers are not as easy to install as an intake or a catback exhaust, but you can do it yourself with a few hand tools.  Just don't plan on getting it done in an hour...unless you're a pimp <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Greddy makes good headers too...but the Hotshot ones are more popular.  Don't get Pacesetter.

Eric

stil bil · 07-07-2002, 01:51 PM

whats wrong with the paceshiter...oops, i mean pacesetter

gsu240 · 07-07-2002, 04:20 PM

uiuc240 - What is wrong with pacesetter, didn't they have a better rating than greddy in the SCC mag on our car??

just curious, because im purchasing a header in the near future and was wondering which was best myself.  pacesetter is a lot cheaper also, correct me if im wrong.

stil bil · 07-07-2002, 04:51 PM

im with gsu240, he seems to like to find the least expensive way to modify the car and still get good performance...

*sykikchimp* · 07-08-2002, 09:21 AM

I've heard of a lot of fitment problem with the pacesetter, along with rusting problems.  Go with the Hotshot.

btw - only headers for S13 240's are:

Hotshot - removes cat
Pacesetter - rust, fitment.
SMS - good if you can get them to fit.

uiuc240 · 07-08-2002, 09:30 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (gsu240 @ July 07 2002,5:20)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">uiuc240 - What is wrong with pacesetter, didn't they have a better rating than greddy in the SCC mag on our car??

just curious, because im purchasing a header in the near future and was wondering which was best myself. pacesetter is a lot cheaper also, correct me if im wrong.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Fitment problems and rust are what I've heard.  And I know that friends of mine with Hondas have gone the cheap route and bought Pacesetter exhausts...they regretted it after about 3 months.  Then they bought DC Sports.  I just think you're better off buying something good ONCE rather than buying something crappy and then replacing it with something good later on.  But it's up to you.  I've heard the ceramic coated Pacesetter ones aren't too bad, though.

Eric

Sick240 · 07-08-2002, 10:35 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (sykikchimp @ July 07 2002,11:21)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I've heard of a lot of fitment problem with the pacesetter, along with rusting problems. Go with the Hotshot.

btw - only headers for S13 240's are:

Hotshot - removes cat
Pacesetter - rust, fitment.
SMS - good if you can get them to fit.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
My cat. is still there after installing my HS on my 1990, btw, I would reccomend the Hotshot, is is very nice, fitment is not a problem at all, and I got mine done in about 1:30, just be careful not to break off the studs on your cat. (they like to do that) Lates

edit: You can get the Hotshot for $329.00 from Enjuku Racing

*sykikchimp* · 07-08-2002, 03:36 PM

I'm pretty sure the hotshot for the DOHC removes the cat.

btw - Nismoparts.com had the Hotshot header for $288.  although their site is a little funky right now.  you might email them and ask.  thats the cheapest I've seen it.

Sick240 · 07-09-2002, 09:39 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (sykikchimp @ July 07 2002,5:36)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'm pretty sure the hotshot for the DOHC removes the cat.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Well I'll be damned, sorry about that.

07-07-2002, 10:01 AM	#1
sponger85 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Wilmington NC Age: 39 Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	can i have some help on what types of headers are the best for a 92 s13 hatch back ....... which are the easiest to install and for a fair price and were to get them ...... and could i install them at my house with the right tools?? __________________ 92 240sx FB: 5 Speed baby Champagne NOT gold the reason i got the s13 over the s14 is def. bc it had automatic seat belts .... www.fungbodyboarding.com ... check it out

07-07-2002, 12:35 PM	#2
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	most would recommend Hotshot.  Check www.google.com for places that sell them.  Headers are not as easy to install as an intake or a catback exhaust, but you can do it yourself with a few hand tools.  Just don't plan on getting it done in an hour...unless you're a pimp <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Greddy makes good headers too...but the Hotshot ones are more popular.  Don't get Pacesetter. Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

07-07-2002, 01:51 PM	#3
stil bil Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Age: 43 Posts: 320 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	whats wrong with the paceshiter...oops, i mean pacesetter __________________ DUDE I'M GETTING A TURBO!!

07-07-2002, 04:20 PM	#4
gsu240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: GA Age: 43 Posts: 409 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	uiuc240 - What is wrong with pacesetter, didn't they have a better rating than greddy in the SCC mag on our car?? just curious, because im purchasing a header in the near future and was wondering which was best myself.  pacesetter is a lot cheaper also, correct me if im wrong. __________________ A one night stand will last until morning, syphilis will last a lifetime.

07-07-2002, 04:51 PM	#5
stil bil Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Age: 43 Posts: 320 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im with gsu240, he seems to like to find the least expensive way to modify the car and still get good performance... __________________ DUDE I'M GETTING A TURBO!!

07-08-2002, 09:21 AM	#6
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've heard of a lot of fitment problem with the pacesetter, along with rusting problems.  Go with the Hotshot. btw - only headers for S13 240's are: Hotshot - removes cat Pacesetter - rust, fitment. SMS - good if you can get them to fit. __________________

07-08-2002, 09:30 AM	#7
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (gsu240 @ July 07 2002,5:20)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">uiuc240 - What is wrong with pacesetter, didn't they have a better rating than greddy in the SCC mag on our car?? just curious, because im purchasing a header in the near future and was wondering which was best myself. pacesetter is a lot cheaper also, correct me if im wrong.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Fitment problems and rust are what I've heard.  And I know that friends of mine with Hondas have gone the cheap route and bought Pacesetter exhausts...they regretted it after about 3 months.  Then they bought DC Sports.  I just think you're better off buying something good ONCE rather than buying something crappy and then replacing it with something good later on.  But it's up to you.  I've heard the ceramic coated Pacesetter ones aren't too bad, though. Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

07-08-2002, 10:35 AM	#8
Sick240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 114 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (sykikchimp @ July 07 2002,11:21)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I've heard of a lot of fitment problem with the pacesetter, along with rusting problems. Go with the Hotshot. btw - only headers for S13 240's are: Hotshot - removes cat Pacesetter - rust, fitment. SMS - good if you can get them to fit.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> My cat. is still there after installing my HS on my 1990, btw, I would reccomend the Hotshot, is is very nice, fitment is not a problem at all, and I got mine done in about 1:30, just be careful not to break off the studs on your cat. (they like to do that) Lates edit: You can get the Hotshot for $329.00 from Enjuku Racing __________________ 90 240sx Coupe

07-08-2002, 03:36 PM	#9
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm pretty sure the hotshot for the DOHC removes the cat. btw - Nismoparts.com had the Hotshot header for $288.  although their site is a little funky right now.  you might email them and ask.  thats the cheapest I've seen it. __________________

07-09-2002, 09:39 AM	#10
Sick240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 114 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (sykikchimp @ July 07 2002,5:36)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'm pretty sure the hotshot for the DOHC removes the cat.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Well I'll be damned, sorry about that. __________________ 90 240sx Coupe