Band 4 Buck DC5R Exhuast

**thegame-01** · 02-01-2010 05:28 PM

Hey guys im looking to change complete stock exhuast and header on my DC5R

Im not sure whats the best Bang for Buck header and exhaust

help will be great guyz
I know that TODA header is the best but its out of my budget

Thanks

**WATAJK** · 02-01-2010 06:02 PM

Well im about to change over to buying an X-Force Cannon System. Then when i can ill be getting TODA Headers
Loud nice note.. With headers i'd say keep them stock until you can afford TODA, your better off doing it once and right man.

**markis** · 03-01-2010 02:40 PM

but what if we do not want to get TODA headers.? say buddy club headers for example. nearly as good but half the price..

would be nice if anyone with dyno sheets could post up so we can compare

**EG5** · 03-01-2010 02:47 PM

How about these :

$950 for the header

Skunk2 Megapower Exhaust DC5 60mm $945

**markis** · 03-01-2010 03:16 PM

nice plug haha.. got any dyno sheets so we can compare?

**TODA AU** · 03-01-2010 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by markis

but what if we do not want to get TODA headers.? say buddy club headers for example. nearly as good but half the price..

would be nice if anyone with dyno sheets could post up so we can compare

I understand you may believe what you’re saying is true…
But I do this for a living & you’re wrong. (No offence intended)
Unless you only want to buy a header for the sake of it,
In which case, to save yourself disappointment you shouldn’t kid yourself that you're going to be as fast.

Regarding price, at today’s exchange rate $1675 vs $1450....
Rather than half, the difference is only $225...
Of course, if you could buy the BC headers for $840… That’d be a different story.
(Then it would only need to be ½ a good)
This is of course ignoring key areas such as lack of flex joint, incorrect bend at rear & poor floor clearance.

In any case, the idea of bang for bucks is to maximise the performance for dollar spent.
What would you prefer?
Spend $1450 & have the car go seemingly better than stock.
Or stretch the budget to $1675 for measurably better gain.

Back to the OP's question... If you're after bang for bucks...
Don't skimp on the header as most of the power gain in the exhaust is in the header.
The cat back, though still important is less critical.
Beware of some products on the market that look good but fail to deliver.
The 5-Zigen Pro Racer is an excellent example.

Hope that helps
Cheers

Adrian

**Dr.k20z1** · 03-01-2010 05:27 PM

look mate wait off and get somthing that you wont decide to change later, this is your car, that you drive and enjoy!

do it once and do it right.

fullstop.

**7ypeR** · 03-01-2010 05:53 PM

Adrian....what a champ! Hahah

**_bORdO_** · 03-01-2010 07:00 PM

Gah! $1675... very $$$$

but fact is fact, TODA seems to be better than Mugen
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...t=90255&page=3 <--> discussion here to back it up.

Regardless OP is looking for bang for buck headers not royalty headers.
Your never gonna have the fastest car on the street... and if TODA doesnt fit into your budget then quite simply don't waste your money.

Do your research, ask your mech so on so on.

umm ive heard hytech and SMSP (but im not sure if you have to import these) are good bang for buck.

... just found this but its old, like 2001 --> http://bob123e.tripod.com/thegreatheadertest/