How To Install an Exhaust Header Acura Integra 1990-2001
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2016
- I've had this DC sport header for more than 10 years waiting for the day I got this car. The day has come and in this video I install this header onto my new GSR.
I've listed coverage of all Integras from 1990-2001 because the engines, even the non VTEC engines, are similar enough where the information covered will apply even though this is technically specific to the 2001 GSR model.
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Parts
DC Sport: dcsports.com/index2.html
DC Sport Header: dcsports.com/4-2-1header1/AHC6...
Rear Gasket: www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/a...
Engine to manifold gasket: www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/a...
Tools
Zep Penetrating Oil: www.zepautomotive.com/product/...
O2 sensor socket #1: www.jbtoolsales.com/performan...
O2 wrench: www.jbtoolsales.com/otc-6500-...
O2 sensor socket set: www.jbtoolsales.com/cal-van-t...
Dewalt Impact: www.jbtoolsales.com/dewalt-ba...
Long breaker bar: www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-23...
Long Snap On wrench 12-14mm: store.snapon.com/Standard-Han...
Cut off wheel: www.jbtoolsales.com/atd-tools...
O2 thread chaser: www.jbtoolsales.com/lisle-122...
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That click sound when a bolt comes loose, is the most satisfying
vadim6385 yes it's amazing haha. Especially cylinder head bolts they let out a massive click lol!
All that pressure being released after so many years of it being fastened
"Because I can, and you're going to watch the video."
Eric, you're turning into Apple lol
Eric I love your lack of bullshit, never change man
My eyes are taped open and I am strapped to this chair just to watch the video! lol This brings back memories some kid at school 15 yrs ago, installed a header on a integra I remember helping them.
Such a great car. I remember when I first installed my DC Sports header...it pulled to redline so much quicker. Thanks for the great video
I'm currently restoring a 2001 GSR, and your Integra videos are filled with so many useful nuggets of info. Thanks, Eric! Cheers.
Thanks a bunch Eric. I really needed this video. I just found out my 99' GSR has a crack in the A pipe, and it's gonna need replacing. I love the videos keep them coming. Thanks again.
this is the very first mod i ever did on a car. pretty much started me on my career as a mechanic. good shit eric
Good morning Eric , as always great work on what you love with your passion of work . I must say there isn't many out there that go in this much details like yourself . Keek up the good work my friend . One day or you do now lol will walk into work and go wow and see in full detail what you have created :)
Known for years how to do this but just watched you do it and re-teach me cause it was just that interesting!
One of my favorite videos! Watched it 2x and the 3rd today!
put long tube headers on my truck not too long ago but also put 2.5 inch straight pipes with flowmasters made a world of difference. that stock exhaust is killin header grains Eric.
Always learning something, always wrenching something and always a pleasure to watch your videos. Great video Eric. Have a nice day.
Thanks! The tips like how to get rusty or tricky bolts loose are super helpful.
Gotta love these old Acuras. Looks easy to work on.
Thanks Eric. as always another interesting and instructional video.
Eric you have the luck of the Irish. I have never had an exhaust that old just come apart easily. Thanks for video. Sam.
Wow, that is the cleanest splash shield i have ever seen on an integra! Most are lucky to still have them, and the ones that remain are in tatters.
Great video, I have found it informative and entertaining. It's funny how you keep your safety glasses and nitrile gloves on for the test drive! Eric you're the best.
eric, great job... thanks for the options!!! we need it!
Great video Eric! Just a quick tip for you. I always use 22 mm tools on o2 sensors. They fit more snugly than 7/8". 7/8" tools are actually 22,225 mm. And maybe because here in Sweden we threw our standard tool sets in the trash for like 20 years ago. They just never get used.
I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the recommendation.
Damn wearing those gloves while test driving lol
You have no idea how excited I got when I saw a GSR video, I thought we're a year away from Integra videos.
Anyway, I've done headers on Integra's before and honestly without an intake, throttle body, intake manifold, and exhaust you won't feel much at all. Although after everything together, and a dyno tune you're looking at about 25-30 HP increase.
This is fantastic. Just a good old classic ETCG gettin it installed video.
Have you guys thought about getting a light panel or two to sit on the floor behind Brian and shine up at the bottom of the cars? Sometimes it's hard to make out the details. Great video as always.
I have to agree, I was a little disappointed to miss out on a Fairmont video this morning, but Eric, you seem like you're in a much better mood in this video. I'm not sure when you recorded it, but if working on the Integra for a while saves you some stress, I'll take it.Keep up the awesome channel!
I wanted to bring the Integra up to speed so I took a break from the #FairmontProject to get that done. It's all good now and I'm back to work on the Ford. I love my job.
I loved the video. It's classic ericthecarguy. Not to mention gsrs are sweet
great video Eric.
I'm never going to own or work on a Acura Integra 1990-2001, why am I watching?! Because its entertaining AF is why!
And because Eric made you.
he made me
TempGuest7 do you mean 94-01?
Hi Eric, greetings from Finland! You answered to me last time. It was in the Spring, thanks for that. Just like the way of how you are doing with Fairmont, Mustang and now with Integra GSR. It sounded, that you have maybe a bit wider rpm range in it at least, but there is four horns exhaust header bolted in instead of one or two anyway. Also that was very nice to hear that you are sometimes going to install all the remaining staff to the Mustang you have there. I have watched everything and I'll continue to watch in the future also.
Hello Finland! Thanks for the comment.
Damn Eric. I have not seen your videos lately and you drop some weight. 👍
Coincidence i obtained the same header on the same day from a buddy of mine thanks Eric much love from sf bay area!
Eric man Awesome Video!!! Thank u
great work! more GSR vids please!
YOUR THE MAN ERIC
Before I finish the episode, I am guessing you may not have felt much of a difference. Though that said, since the old one is double walled and this one is not, you have more flow in potential, but I think you may run into the issue I have with my car. I replaced my stock manifold (on a 1992 Honda Civic DX mind you) which was a factory 4 into 1 that was double walled with a tri-y (4-2-1) stainless header. I did notice it changed the torque curve a bit, but with the factory exhaust I am not seeing much extra top end power. Did give my car a nice little burble though at idle, which is nice :) Now, when I replaced my roommate's exhaust in his 1999 Honda Civic Si, I installed a Megan Racing 4 into 1 header, high flow Magnaflow catalytic converter and 2.5 inch cat. back Yonaka exhaust...not only does it sound freaking amazing, he gained noticeable power through from just off idle all the way to 8,250 RPMs. Also, I might add, I am sooooo jealous that you got that GSR.
One thing i love about GSR's, Eric, wait for the short 3rd gear 😱
Thank for your honesty I bought turbo and skunk2 manifold for my rhd gsr I will wait to install a turbo kit with patience instead of the headers and manifold since is cheaper to do.
great video learn a lot from you thanks.
you're going to safe me some money Eric. subscribed!
Thanks, Eric! We want more GSR videos ...
I do have a few more for you.
Nice! I'm not a Honda guy but thoroughly done and on down the road'ja go!
Hey Eric! I know you love new tires! I bet those would make that car feel goooooood. Always loved the integras
I agree. Holding off on that for now till I'm done spending money on the Fairmont.
Eric could you try doing a high flow cat? I"m kind of skeptic about power gains from exhaust on a stock motor, but I think replacing an old cat with a new high-flo one could make a noticeable difference.
+EricTheCarGuy Makes sense to me! You got three builds going on! The Integra, the Fairmont, and the fox body. You should check out Justin Dow with his channel World of Mopar. I feel like you guys would get along.
How did he know I was going to watch the video? EricTheCarGuy must be a genius.
I know this is an old vid but I watched it for fun and maybe to learn anything I didn't know,thx aton etcg
Nice vid. Thanks Eric...btw, GSR rocks
Loved seeing this as the 3G Integra and 5G Civic are the '57 Chevys of my generation. Makes me want to finish up my '92 Si in the garage...
I've said that very thing about Integras. Weird.
I like your racing gloved you used during the test drive.
Good video E-dog :) I'll hopefully be getting a 4-2-1 mani for my ek4 civic (b16a2) 🤗
Quick question, Eric. I'm about to do a header install and the previous owner's gasket shows an exhaust leak around cylinders 3 and 4. What precautions should I take before installing this header to my vehicle? Thanks!
ive had to replace sensors before because the threads rip off of 02 sensors, even with using penetrating oil, now every time i go to reuse the sensor, just as precaution so i dont have to replace it i touch it with MAP gas, then use an 02 sensor socket, works like a charm everytime
I was half expecting a loud deep cannon sound on start up. Kinda nice to actually hear one that wont make your ears bleed. lol
What are your thoughts on painting exhaust parts to prevent rust?
I'll be doing this tomorrow on my old girl. Thanks for the great video
I know you favor function over looks, but it would be nice to see you do a mild restoration on the Integra. It's a good start, seeing as its stock and in good mechanical shape. Moreover, it's unusual to see very clean, unmodified Integras. I think you'd enjoy it.
Your vigor already suits the purpose of a reliable beater.
Nice video Eric, by the way..do you need to remap your car’s ECU when replacing headers? Or will the ECU adapt on its own along the way?
Doing this job on a Type R in a bit. Using PB Blaster to installing Alpha V2 Skunk2 headers
I hope you see this Eric. I installed an aftermarket header on my GSR with the new header gasket but it won’t stop leaking from the right side. I snugged and tightened all the bolts from the middle-outwards. I even tried reusing the old oem one but it still leaks and sounds like crap
Correct me if I'm wrong but I've always went by the rule of 8-10% You need to have an 8-10% increase in power before you will actually feel a difference. Most of the time just a different sound will fool people into thinking it "feels" faster and /or more powerful. Great video!
Talk about some bolting right in FUN! will u ever replace the old manifold bolts?
i had a 93 integra, lowered, b18, exhaust and completely gutted interior. lots of people mocked how ghetto it looked until one flooded day in sunny sounth florida. cop cars were stuck and stalled, bmws floating in the corner... and my "shitty" little honda made it all the way home. at one point i even hit a spot with water going over the headlights and i even felt water pulling in through the huge intake i had, yet it all came out as vapor from the exhaust. that motor never died on me, it was such a beast!
Everyone loves their Integras. Others, just don't get it.
+Premium Nostalgia you had me at cookie.
Well don't offer unless you have enough for the entire class.....
nice video.
Flow wise it doesn't look like the factory header was much worse than the DC. But as anyone should know, just changing only the header on a otherwise stock exhaust (and even having the rest of the engine components stock) will almost always net a very very little gain. A header, now matter how good, it just one component to a much bigger system. Anyways, nice job Eric!
you sould put to the to the discretion the 2000 pontiac montana series. nice video keep the good work!
how long will the Fairmont project be on hiatus? I really enjoyed the effort you put into this project and I love seeing all the details you've put into the vids! p.s. thanks for the great entertainment and knowledge.
I still plan to air some videos 'checking in' on the project similar to the ETCG1 video I posted on Monday, but it will be a few weeks before it comes back. When it does we'll be getting into the engine build series which I'm sure you'll enjoy. Till then, I hope you find the Friday repair videos useful, or at least entertaining.
The Honda cast exhaust manifold is very close to a header as is. Impressively so. And it means it will last almost forever unlike that aftermarket header that will likely rust out in a couple years.
Very helpful
Eric, how important is the heat shield on that manifold? Mine is super similar (1995 ascot innova) but it's rusted through completely on 2 bolts, I had to use steel wire to hold it in place. Do I even need it?
Eric, They have a dyno at Turn in Concepts in Cinci. They do fantastic work.
I have a '96 Japanese Type R with 70k miles on it. I've changed the timing belt but not the water pump. Should I go back in and change that too? Too my knowledge it's never been changed before.
Thanks so much for all you do on the channel.
Hey Eric, question! having one stripped header bolt how can i go as in re tapping or inserting "inserts". I believe Integra are M8X1.25 bolts. would i just need to re tap it? the bolt just spins no longer tightens.
Eric, have you ever concocted a penetrating oil using acetone and ATF? I know a lot of people using it over store bought solvents. Curious if you've ever used it.
Love the details of the nuts and bolts and the penetrating oil, I reside in washington state, and I am doing a motor swap, and I am debating on upgrading to 4-2-1, or 4-1, and i done headers before, never got bad enough luck to break the header bolts, but seen it, and don't want to have that happen. All my work was in california which is alot warmer place ... I am little curious why your upper head bolts are not OEM, what is the story on that? gasket replacements?
Eric....will u ever do a engine swap video? maybe a 94-97 accord h22 swap...or b20 vtec in a 96-2000 civic
Eric, you said you didn't have much gain from changing the headers, but if you change maybe intake and even perimeters in the ecu, would it make a difference then do you think? Thax, love the show..
hey Eric, is that Dewalt electric impact a 3/8s or 1/2 inch? I would like one for my job. if you could let me know that would be a great. a link to buy one would be even better
i like dc sport headers they are work the 300 or 400 bucks my dad bought a set for a j30 and they have almost 9 years on and they havent broke hey are amazing and give me alot of top end compare to stock
Hey Eric, newb question: are those spring bolts meant to be tightened down to the point that the coils touch, or would that be over-tightening?
What if my fastener on the header has a broken end (what you ratchet on)? We ar just trying to do a oil pan gasket on 94 Teg LS AT., and since you don't seem to have a video on that, I am watching this. They say to loosen? to sag the headers so we can get at the oil pan. Now we have another stripped. If this is a stud will the header slide off once the nuts or cap things are removed?
Eric, you should do a video on how to paint the valve cover gasket!!
Iv got the dual carb motor in my 1990 DA7 integra, are there any headers that are interchangable? Or any other parts ? Performance wise
Hey just a quick question do I need to drain my engine oil before I take off the header? Because I want to clean the outside of the engine from all the crap built up and the header is in the way and also wanna replace some gaskets
Thanks for the GSR video. I miss mine. There is a ton you can do to make this scream, get a high flow cat, and a cat back exhaust, cold air intake and tune it :)
I could also keep it stock and preserve a piece of Honda history. It would also be worth more that way down the road. I didn't toss the old manifold.
I enjoy watching your videos but with the Fairmont project now going, I'm a little bummed that I woke up seeing this one. Hoping next week we get back to watching some Fairmont action!
Sorry to report we're taking a break from the Fairmont for a bit. I did however post a Fairmont video on ETCG1 Monday.
+EricTheCarGuy need time to think? Get your breathe back Eric?
"Why? Because I can, and you're going to watch the video"
Truer words have never been spoken
If the mechanic well in the new cat. conv. and there won't be any spring bolt. Do you really need a flex pipe in there ? Can you do without the flex pipe or it is a must have ? thanks
So I followed your exact instructions here, removing the slave made it MUCH easier. But now my clutch pedal feels all wonky and "loose"? Do I need to adjust the clutch now or did I mess something up?
eric why is there always coolant built up on the fan shroud on hondas?
Awesome! You should budget-blaze this thing out i.e. install an old crusty turbo from a saab, a plenum from a ford f150, injectors from a yamaha, etc.
Hey, Eric! Is that the same anti-seize you use for brake maintenance? I'm having the same "creaky clutch" issue in my Corolla and I now suspect it to be the slave cylinder after watching this video because I know the noise comes from the engine bay.
Eric the car guy, should I torque down my 04 Civic Alternator? if so, by how much?
Eric, I have the buzzing noise at around 3400 rpms, and you confirmed my suspicion that it was something in the exhaust. Is this something that can lead to something pretty bad if I let it go?
I have a problem some advise would be great I have a 03 Saturn ion and when I accelerate and get two 2000 RPMs there is a slight grinding noise it sounds like when brakes are metal on metal but it is not I have ruled out by the fact that it makes the noise whirl revving in "N" I do not know if this is the problem but I just put on a k&m air filter instead of the stock air filter box but the noise doesn't sound like the filter when it sucks air
I have a 2000 honda crv se awd automatic b20z, and I want to know if integra headers (stock or aftermarket) will it fit? I have been searching online for 4-2-1 that will fit, but all I come across is 4-1 headers, and I'm not interested in this bulky semi truck looking headers. any solution? if theres what year? much appreciated 🙏
Don't you have to take of the radiator fans and replace them with slim ones and take the a.c. hoses of because they will melt or can you just install a dc sport header and be fine?
Eric am having a problem I just put some DC Sport headers on my 1997 Acura integra LS and my problem is that my engine shakes too much and I got a check engine light on now can you please help?
What if the header’s outlet size is bigger than the cat’s inlet size? Are there ways to get it to work? What is stock exhaust diameter for b16a and b18c?
i don't think i've ever seen copper anti seize when shopping, but i see it all the time in car repair videos. is it better than the aluminum anti seize?
Eric, do you ever work on British cars?
I'm thinking a metal hose clamp would prevent spreading of the o2 sensor socket with the slit in it. if that happened to be the only one you had.