SSR header

[talonXracer]

Here are some pics of my SSR header. Both before and after being ceramic coated at SwainTech http://www.swaintech.com/


http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/talonxracer/IMG_0279.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/talonxracer/IMG_0277.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/talonxracer/SSRheader001-1.jpg



And with the SwainTech WhiteLightning ceramic thermal barrier.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/talonxracer/IMG_0304-1.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/talonxracer/IMG_0305-1.jpg

Here is pic showing the SSR header installed with the EP3 length test pipe and a EP3 specific cat back.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/talonxracer/IMG_0333-1.jpg


And here is a Platinum HF cat, which with just the front flange(at the header end) welded on and a 3 bolt flange welded onto therear angled outlet matchs the RSX typeS specific midpipe perfectly!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/talonxracer/ssrandcat.jpg

[sLiCk]

Hmmm I didn't know SSR made a EP3 specific header. Their site only shows the DC5 version.

[talonXracer]

Hmmm I didn't know SSR made a EP3 specific header. Their site only shows the DC5 version.

The only difference between any DC5 to EP3 specific header is the LAST several inches, the EP3 one is 3" shorter.

[1GR8EP3]

SSR headers are soo sexy... nice talon... aso how much did the coating cost ya???

[RJEP]

So SSR has not made one for the EP3 yet? So how does the whole set up look with the DC5 midpipe being 3in longer? does your exhaust stick out alot?

That thing looks badass. how much power gain to you feel?

[talonXracer]

Here is a dyno showing the gains over the JRrh.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/talonxracer/SSRheadercomparision1.jpg


AND then after removing the Mugen HG(used a stock one) and removing the DCsports single can and adding a Hytech loop muffler.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/talonxracer/retunedynograph.jpg

[sLiCk]

The only difference between any DC5 to EP3 specific header is the LAST several inches, the EP3 one is 3" shorter.

Ya. So did you chop 3" off the end of the header? Or did you ask ssr to make it 3" shorter for the EP3?

[talonXracer]

Ya. So did you chop 3" off the end of the header? Or did you ask ssr to make it 3" shorter for the EP3?

The header is the same exact piece, no matter if it is EP3 or DC5 specific. The ONLY difference between the DC5 and EP3 headers is the last 3" of the test pipe portion. You can buy 1 header and both test pipes and fit either chassis. When you call and place your order they will ask what chassis it is for and what engine block(K20 or K24), the will make the appropriate test pipe to go with the header for your application.

[sLiCk]

The header is the same exact piece, no matter if it is EP3 or DC5 specific. The ONLY difference between the DC5 and EP3 headers is the last 3" of the test pipe portion. You can buy 1 header and both test pipes and fit either chassis. When you call and place your order they will ask what chassis it is for and what engine block(K20 or K24), the will make the appropriate test pipe to go with the header for your application.

Ahhhh I see. All clear now. Thx for the detailed response :)

[shadowmd]

s3xy

[talonXracer]

There are several benefits with the true ceramic coatings that Swain applies, one is the HUGE drop in under hood temps, the second is that it greatly reduces the dreaded rainy weather banging from the axle back to nothing(maybe a change in tone is all), and a nice drop in temp felt thru the firewall(nice in the summer, bad in the winter) and lastly a fatter midrange.

[the JigGa mAn]

doug where are you located?

cause i saw that Swain is in NY, and me being in chicago that would cost a bit to have my RH shipped to them and shipped back to me

[talonXracer]

doug where are you located?

cause i saw that Swain is in NY, and me being in chicago that would cost a bit to have my RH shipped to them and shipped back to me


I live a couple hours from them. But I still shipped it. If you look at the pic's of the SSR header it is a multiple piece, it fits in a much smaller box, but costs alot more to have coated. A 1-piece Kseries header isnt that expensive to ship as it isnt as bulky as say a B-series header would be. I bet no more than around 20$ one way for ground shipping.

[the JigGa mAn]

I live a couple hours from them. But I still shipped it. If you look at the pic's of the SSR header it is a multiple piece, it fits in a much smaller box, but costs alot more to have coated. A 1-piece Kseries header isnt that expensive to ship as it isnt as bulky as say a B-series header would be. I bet no more than around 20$ one way for ground shipping.

ic, thanks im going to look into having my dc rh coated, what was your turn around time?

[gehjl]

I live a couple hours from them. But I still shipped it. If you look at the pic's of the SSR header it is a multiple piece, it fits in a much smaller box, but costs alot more to have coated. A 1-piece Kseries header isnt that expensive to ship as it isnt as bulky as say a B-series header would be. I bet no more than around 20$ one way for ground shipping.

I shipped a JRRH for 16 bucks. How much does the SSR header cost? It look sexy

[the JigGa mAn]

I shipped a JRRH for 16 bucks. How much does the SSR header cost? It look sexy

wow thats cheap!!

i bought my header used and picked it up locally, so ive got to find a box if i want to ship my header and get this done

[talonXracer]

Turn around time was 7 days.

[v1c10us]

should be called SSRH
super sexy race header

[Fish]

That header looks really high quality, I like the coating too.

How does it sound with your setup/exhaust?

[superchargedk20]

where can u buy it?

[Fish]

where can u buy it?

http://sixsigmaracing.com/home.htm

[02_epdriver]

That header is the shiznit!!!

[K-Shark]

exhaust sound clips when you install please.

talon, you make me lust for parts that are so out of my reach...
please stop it or i'm gonna go to hell for all the sinning...

[v1c10us]

jeez, thats expensive. I could buy a crx for that much..

[talonXracer]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/talonxracer/th_MVI_0653.jpg (http://s54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/talonxracer/?action=view&current=MVI_0653.flv)

[ep3moschini]

have you had any issues with the swain tech coating doug?

[talonXracer]

Absolutely none at all. The white color has morphed to a cool light grey, and there is no wear(except where the K24 length header is hitting the D3 brace)

The only way to remove the ceramic is with a grinder, and be prepared to see a huge shower of sparks and grinder stone debris flying when you do try.

[ep3moschini]

Absolutely none at all. The white color has morphed to a cool light grey, and there is no wear(except where the K24 length header is hitting the D3 brace)

The only way to remove the ceramic is with a grinder, and be prepared to see a huge shower of sparks and grinder stone debris flying when you do try.


The reason I ask is becaus ethere is another forum im on and he is absolutely bashing it, do you have any current pics of how its holding up? :mangel:

[talonXracer]

Here is a pic, it isnt the best, but it shows the color after 40K miles. On that "other site" is it the Whitelighting coatng from SwainTech or a knockoff company that did the coating?

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/talonxracer/IMG_0333-1.jpg

[MugenReplica]

There are several benefits with the true ceramic coatings that Swain applies, one is the HUGE drop in under hood temps, the second is that it greatly reduces the dreaded rainy weather banging from the axle back to nothing(maybe a change in tone is all), and a nice drop in temp felt thru the firewall(nice in the summer, bad in the winter) and lastly a fatter midrange.

Followed Doug to the 2007 MD BBQ and can testify after a few brief 80mph pulls the header was just slightly warmer than warm to the touch of a bare hand. The Swaintech coating is incredible!!

[ep3moschini]

Here is a pic, it isnt the best, but it shows the color after 40K miles. On that "other site" is it the Whitelighting coatng from SwainTech or a knockoff company that did the coating?

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/talonxracer/IMG_0333-1.jpg

he is claiming its swain http://www.newengland-motorsports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31948

you technically dont live in new england but your close enough if you want to drop you 2 cents in there lol

[talonXracer]

Yeah I read that link. Sounds like he had a used hot section coated, and it flaked off, sounds like a surface prep or metalurgical issue. I have seen at least a dozen hot sections survive many winters in the salt belt with no issues whatsoever.