E-bay header (specific question) Options

[cardshark525]

I looked at other threads but couldn't get a definitive answer.

I am going to probably get the E-bay header for my 95 GT.

I think I did read somewhere that our cars have 2 cats. With that being said I also think I read somewhere that one is somewhere right after the header, on the downpipe or something like that.

Does the E-bay header include this cat? does this exist? if it does not will I be ok as far as emissions go?

I'm not in California thank god but I'm in New Jersey and want to know the specifics of this.

Thank you and sorry guys for bringing this up I know you've seen the E-bay thread about a million times but I'm looking for specifics that I wasn't able to find within the others.

This post has been edited by cardshark525: Apr 22, 2009 - 2:38 PM

[cardshark525]

Thank you very much for the information. I was primarily concerned with whether I would be able to pass the emissions test if the E-bay headers didn't have the cat like our cars now. That is the information I was unclear about.

Does DC make headers for our cars and would u know how much they run? I know the after market selection for our cars is minimal and the only other ones besides the E-bay ones and the factory ones are OBX as seen here:
http://www.2kracing.com/Product/18422.html

Any input on those?

I love my car but finding parts is insanely difficult. In the not too distant future I will probably swap in a 3s (my engine has 160k miles), but for now I just want to play around with it and just add a little more power.

Thank you for your help again.

This post has been edited by cardshark525: Apr 22, 2009 - 10:54 PM

[razor7]

Thank you very much for the information. I was primarily concerned with whether I would be able to pass the emissions test if the E-bay headers didn't have the cat like our cars now. That is the information I was unclear about.

Does DC make headers for our cars and would u know how much they run? I know the after market selection for our cars is minimal and the only other ones besides the E-bay ones and the factory ones are OBX as seen here:
http://www.2kracing.com/Product/18422.html

Any input on those?

I love my car but finding parts is insanely difficult. In the not too distant future I will probably swap in a 3s (my engine has 160k miles), but for now I just want to play around with it and just add a little more power.

Thank you for your help again.

Those OBX headers would be great, I'm actually thinking about buying some myself.

Just as with all things, the more you pay the better (usually) quality you'll get. While DC doesn't make headers for our cars (as far as I've seen), those OBX ones will fit the bill pretty well. I'd pay the extra and get them coated though, makes them more resistant.

I think one of the joys in owning a Celica is that they aren't the easiest car to tune. There aren't many aftermarket parts out there, and those that were there are now becoming increasingly harder to come by. Thanks to this, when you do get your hands on some insane parts, you'll have a much fonder appreciation of them.

That and we don't have to deal with EVERYONE owning a celica, as do civic and integ owners.

In the end, it's your decision. Either one will be an improvement over stock. Just ask yourself how much you need it, and figure out how much you're willing to spend.

Also keep in mind that you can have custom headers made for your car. My local muffler shop has the tools and knowledge necessary to make me a custom header at whatever length I want. The engineering that goes into it would be the only thing in question though. I think that even an OK job would still yield better results than the ebay headers, and probably a price that's in between the ebay and obx ones.

-TC

This post has been edited by razor7: Apr 27, 2009 - 1:44 AM

[cardshark525]

Thank you very much for the information. I was primarily concerned with whether I would be able to pass the emissions test if the E-bay headers didn't have the cat like our cars now. That is the information I was unclear about.

Does DC make headers for our cars and would u know how much they run? I know the after market selection for our cars is minimal and the only other ones besides the E-bay ones and the factory ones are OBX as seen here:
http://www.2kracing.com/Product/18422.html

Any input on those?

I love my car but finding parts is insanely difficult. In the not too distant future I will probably swap in a 3s (my engine has 160k miles), but for now I just want to play around with it and just add a little more power.

Thank you for your help again.

Those OBX headers would be great, I'm actually thinking about buying some myself.

Just as with all things, the more you pay the better (usually) quality you'll get. While DC doesn't make headers for our cars (as far as I've seen), those OBX ones will fit the bill pretty well. I'd pay the extra and get them coated though, makes them more resistant.

I think one of the joys in owning a Celica is that they aren't the easiest car to tune. There aren't many aftermarket parts out there, and those that were there are now becoming increasingly harder to come by. Thanks to this, when you do get your hands on some insane parts, you'll have a much fonder appreciation of them.

That and we don't have to deal with EVERYONE owning a celica, as do civic and integ owners.

In the end, it's your decision. Either one will be an improvement over stock. Just ask yourself how much you need it, and figure out how much you're willing to spend.

Also keep in mind that you can have custom headers made for your car. My local muffler shop has the tools and knowledge necessary to make me a custom header at whatever length I want. The engineering that goes into it would be the only thing in question though. I think that even an OK job would still yield better results than the ebay headers, and probably a price that's in between the ebay and obx ones.

-TC

Thanks again. I was just talking to a friend of the family (and coincidentally a mechanic of 20 years) about getting the part. And while I do deserve being called a noob for this I do have just one last question for you if you could help me out.

Would the OBX headers hook up straight with the rest of my exhaust or would I need to get a full cat-back along with these headers for them to hook up properly? I guess its a question if the piping size on the headers more than anything, and I've already asked the site abotu the specs on the headers.

Also I have come across some sites for shops in the local area that can make headers, exhausts and so on, all custom. However they are a little more expensive than even the OBX header. Not by much but they are asking for $300 for the headers and $600 for a full custom exhaust (I'd need to provide the muffler).

It's funny that you should mention the Honda's though because my wife is looking at getting one. It's a 2001 Civic EX w/ 125k miles that were getting for $2000 from family so you really can't blame her for going that route. She wants to drive a stick which it is, and its a nice upgrade from the boat she's driving now (Ford Taurus). lol.