I know it is a challenge when recording by yourself, but you need more lighting underneath the car. When you are pointing at bolts or nuts, we can't tell what you are referring to. Thx. Keep up
Thanks for the post! I used your video to help me install my Skunk 2 header on the S this past weekend. How is the O'Reilly''s donut gasket holding up? Any leaks? I'm using the donut gasket that s2 provides with the header but I'm not convinced that it will hold up. Thinking about reusing the OEM donut.
Hey glad I could help! Pretty easy install. Orelly's gasket is holding up just fine. They are both just a coil with lead (I believe) around it. OEM or Oreillys they are the same.
Thanks for your videos. What was the metal flange piece that got mangled? Is that a flange to connect to the test pipe or cat? Sounded like you replaced it with a generic part from the auto store. Is that fine diameter wise? Seems like if it is slightly off it could rattle. I'm thinking to remove my test pipe (installed by a garage) and put the cat back on to see if it makes the car a bit quieter, bit noisy because I have headers and Mugen exhuast. So thanks so much for your timely videos!
hey there, the gasket is between the test pipe and header. It is not generic, as it is meant for the s2000 however it is not an OEM honda part. No rattles for me
Is that the same part that would connect the header to the cat as well? Auto stores where I live don't carry much. If I bung up that part I think I'd have to get the Honda part.
if you swap cat or test pipe you would likely want to always replace that part. unless you dont damage it at all taking it off. you likely will because its just a coil with soft lead around it
Did you notice any difference with this header? The stock one seems to have a good design. Im asking because I just bought an s2000 I come from k series and just a header on those engines is a night and day difference. I've read otherwise with header on the F series.
I would not spend the money on a header unless I had a way to tune the car. I plan on using an AEM infinity in the future and I got a good deal on this. Otherwise I would have gotten the AEM first and waited on the header.
Butt dyno says no gains. Felt more throttle response (maybe mid range TQ increase) with just the intake, exhaust, test pipe. Might have skipped the header without any means to tune the car now.
+Rum Runner S2K www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/1154408-mount-st-helens-spirit-lake-highway-drive-to-johnston-ridge/page__pid__23987453#entry23987453 You have probably seen this, but I'm going to try to make this drive with a couple buddies. You should try to make it! Looks like a good time.
how in the hell did you get that header!? are they common in your area or what? i haven't seen one for sale in my area for YEARS! looking to buy one though :D
I'd say the drone is the same. My car has more drone because the interior is gutted for the roll bar. If the soft top and bulkhead was still there there would be no drone at all
Great videos. Keep em coming.
Awesome S2K vids. Just subbed!
thanks man!
subbed 👌 keep up the s2k vids, im loving them!!
Thanks Man! I try to get videos up every week!
Ready to see more. I want to see if the header can really help with low and midrange power
Great Job!
neat work dude
Thanks Man!
Time for a tune!
I know! Need an AEM Infinity
Did u get a check engine light from doing this?
You didn’t have to take off the engine mount ?
did you use a stock gasket or a new?
I know it is a challenge when recording by yourself, but you need more lighting underneath the car. When you are pointing at bolts or nuts, we can't tell what you are referring to. Thx. Keep up
I know thats definitely something Ive noticed. Ill get a led light kit or something to make the videos better. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the post! I used your video to help me install my Skunk 2 header on the S this past weekend. How is the O'Reilly''s donut gasket holding up? Any leaks?
I'm using the donut gasket that s2 provides with the header but I'm not convinced that it will hold up. Thinking about reusing the OEM donut.
Hey glad I could help! Pretty easy install. Orelly's gasket is holding up just fine. They are both just a coil with lead (I believe) around it. OEM or Oreillys they are the same.
Where did you buy your comptech header?
Thanks for your videos. What was the metal flange piece that got mangled? Is that a flange to connect to the test pipe or cat? Sounded like you replaced it with a generic part from the auto store. Is that fine diameter wise? Seems like if it is slightly off it could rattle. I'm thinking to remove my test pipe (installed by a garage) and put the cat back on to see if it makes the car a bit quieter, bit noisy because I have headers and Mugen exhuast. So thanks so much for your timely videos!
hey there, the gasket is between the test pipe and header. It is not generic, as it is meant for the s2000 however it is not an OEM honda part. No rattles for me
Is that the same part that would connect the header to the cat as well? Auto stores where I live don't carry much. If I bung up that part I think I'd have to get the Honda part.
if you swap cat or test pipe you would likely want to always replace that part. unless you dont damage it at all taking it off. you likely will because its just a coil with soft lead around it
Did you notice any difference with this header? The stock one seems to have a good design. Im asking because I just bought an s2000 I come from k series and just a header on those engines is a night and day difference. I've read otherwise with header on the F series.
I would not spend the money on a header unless I had a way to tune the car. I plan on using an AEM infinity in the future and I got a good deal on this. Otherwise I would have gotten the AEM first and waited on the header.
The engine bay is so huge for a such a small car
Makes it easy to work on :)
Nice job! does the butt dyno notice any gains?
Butt dyno says no gains. Felt more throttle response (maybe mid range TQ increase) with just the intake, exhaust, test pipe. Might have skipped the header without any means to tune the car now.
+Rum Runner S2K
www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/1154408-mount-st-helens-spirit-lake-highway-drive-to-johnston-ridge/page__pid__23987453#entry23987453
You have probably seen this, but I'm going to try to make this drive with a couple buddies. You should try to make it! Looks like a good time.
Hell yeah man. I'm trying to get out there as well. Have a drift event on the 8th so if my car makes it out alive, I'll be there
+Rum Runner S2K Good luck on the drift event! Hope to see you on the drive.
I've been waiting on this video because I'm looking around for headers. It's between these or the Skunk2 meagapower headers
Check the s2ki forums, Ive read you actually lose power with the skunk2
+Kevin Nguyen really? I never heard that. I will look into it. Thx for the info
Check out the Header thread on S2ki.com... Much Info, Such Want!
Rum Runner S2K lol
Ballade sports or j's racing
Whats the torque specs for the header bolts
23ft/lb no particular pattern needed to tighten :)
how in the hell did you get that header!? are they common in your area or what? i haven't seen one for sale in my area for YEARS! looking to buy one though :D
gotta be Quick Draw McGraw on the S2ki classifieds forum man!
i just found one locally a few weeks ago :D
nice!
Removing the heat shield with the OEM header is a bitch. The bolt by the firewall is a pain. I need a long extension 10mm wrench.
yeah extensions help a lot with this install
Sounds like a fart canon now lol jk sounds good bro! I have the berk headerback looking for a header now tho haah
Haha NOOOOOOO!!!!! Not the fart can! I've grown to appreciate the Honda 4 banger sound. It was definitely a different sound from my E36
How is the drone now t
I'd say the drone is the same. My car has more drone because the interior is gutted for the roll bar. If the soft top and bulkhead was still there there would be no drone at all
I have a skunk2 alpha header and it is very complex to get on for some reason.
Yeah depending on the configuration of the header, an inch or two wider here or there can make it much harder.
where do you get your parts from..
Heavily lurking Craigslist and S2ki
Ok am looking for a good aftermarket parts online .
Evasive Motorsport, Go Tuning Unlimited are good for the s2000 if you want to buy new.
CEL?
no CEL
Jet coat your header !. Only cost 100-150 at the most.!
hmmm. I'll look into it. Wish I did it before the install!
Theres a strut bar under the motor . Did you remove that strut bar?
4doorspankyou714 Do you mean subframe or swaybar? In any case, no need to remove anything but the header :)
Thanks . I just got my Header 2000 degree ceramic coated and titanium wrapped ! 125 bucks. Will tackle it when mother nature gives me a 50 degree day.
I just got my header installed on my s . Video helped a bunch. Thanks man.
Dude use a NEW GASKET
Probably should have. Some say its fine, others say replace. Even the great Billman did not replace his