Talked to Beth. She's a cutie =P. Really helpful and really nice. I havent purchased this header yet but I'm almost certain after this thread that I will be buying my product from Clear Image Automotive. Thanks for all the help guys. I appreciate the input. Saves me from making a wrong decision with my 500 bucks.

Any more opinions on any of these header/downpipes? Feel free to keep posting people. It's always good to hear everyone's experiences. Thanks!

 

TolD You!!!!

 

What's the difference between a TRI-Y and a NON TRI-Y header from CI?

 

Tri-Y is 3 into 1 as opposed to the other (4-into 1) -----> Moreover, the Tri-Y gives more bottom end power whereas the other Header provides better top end throughout. The preferred header is the 4-into 1 by far. (All of this information was given to me by Beth at Clear Image)

 

Preference is all opinion based. TRI-Y will give you more gains below 5500rpm. You will still get gains above 5500, but the strongpoint is mid-range power. You know, the usable power you will find useful every day. 4-1 header will give you less gains in the mid-range in comparison to the TRI-Y (still will give you gains) but you will be much stronger up top. Overall the most performance gains will be had with the 4-1 but since I spend about 99% of my time driving below 6000rpm i went with the TRI-Y. Might I add, it pulls hard as **** at around 3500-5000 and made a huge difference.

 

Hm.. Interesting to hear an opinion on the Tri-Y. I didn't know it pulled that hard.. But then again the 4-into 1 has to give something just as good (I assume) since it's the preferred one to buy.. But what do I know.. I don't own either one

 

do you need an o2 extension with the 4 into 1 header

 

nno.

Well.. just the one going into the headers...

The rear one (after cat) does not need to be used.

 

From what I heard you don't need an O2 extension, but you will want to unclip the thing from the bracket it's held onto to give it more slack.

I'll probably need one tho as I still plan to use my rear O2 so it doesn't fail emissions testing (but with spark plug anti foulers).

 

No extensions for either O2 sensor are required with our header/DP. Just remove the wire narness from the clips and there's plenty.

Thanks again for all the prompts everyone. We're glad you all like our products and service.

 

your forgetting CTI!!!!

 

Not saying it's better than the others out there or not, but ZZP just dropped their mid-length header/dp by $80

 

the CTI is deffinitly a nice peice, however the price was a bit high for my liking, and when i e-mailed them they said they only sell it as a set, they wont sell it without the downpipe. my exhaust is custom and no pre-made downpipe will bolt to it. it was actualy between the CTI and clear image for me.

 

that is bs. i talked to the guy on the phone. i almost bought it. just the header by itself

https://customtubesinc.com/catalog/p...57cc45675d6dde

 

well a couple months ago i shot them an e-mail, said they sell it as a pair only.

 

hmmmm, if you need just the header, let me know.