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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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So I'm currently looking at purchasing some new headers for my 2002 ACR....
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#1 Do the RT/ACR models have different headers than regular stock neons? Cause if so, then how much of a difference will purchasing new headers really make.
#2 If I am do purchase new headers, what do you recommend? I've heard BBP,OBX, and Megan. So far I've heard great things about OBX as far as power gains but I've heard that their durability is questionable.

Thanks guys for the input and I apologize if this sounds noobish
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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well im pritty sure all the neon headers will be the same year wise now if you put an 05 header on an 02 i dont think it will fit...

otherwise about OBX is durable but just remember you get what you pay for because that works with everything...
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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yeah i get that......more or less i heard that the rt/acr models had bigger headers than regular stock neons. i obviously know year to year fittings may change
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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yea the r/t and acr headers are bigger then the basic models and years do come into play.the regular neons have 132 hp and the r/t models have 150 hp stock so theres the difference...
 
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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i have the obx headers and love them. ive had them for 3 years and the havent rusted at all and are still in good shape
 
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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ur acr already has da best short tube header. if u wana see real gains ur gonna have to get long tube header
 
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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thanks guys. i appreciate the comments!!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by N30N
well im pritty sure all the neon headers will be the same year wise now if you put an 05 header on an 02 i dont think it will fit...

otherwise about OBX is durable but just remember you get what you pay for because that works with everything...

SOHC header from any reg neon will fit for 2000-2005 neons.

The R/T header which cam on the ACRs and the R/T is the same as the discontinued Borla Short Tube Header. You might see some gains (1-4hp) from but not as much as a long tube header. Long tube header requires a little more custom work since you have to move the cat downstream more.

I have an R/T header that i bought but never installed it.....
 
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 02:09 AM
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yea i have an r/t header dat i havnt installed either. im gonna put it on my project engine
 
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