please help with headers

civiclover<3

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so i got a d16z6 motor. also called zc on my 1990 civic si.

i was wondering whats the best headers 4 it.

4-2 headers?
4-2-1 headers?
and whats the difference?

also whats the best brand for them except DC sport?
 

XpL0d3r

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Header. You only have 1.
 


luv4honda

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I had 4 2 1 when my d16z6 was in. It was just a cheap one off ebay. Not worth buying some expensive ass one when the power gains arent that significant.
 

EM1Nate

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I know this is waaayy late for this thread, but I have been looking to find out the difference in 4-2-1 headers and 4-1 headers. I know one is better for top end and one is better for acceleration, however I don't remember which is which. Can someone help me? Thanks
 

emerican

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4-2-1 is better for street distributes pretty evenly threw rpms
4-1 better for racing better at high rpms top end
 


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