does any one know if headers from a first gen will fit on the second generation, i ask since they both have the sohc engine?

 

Actually some were DOHC...but as to your question I have no idea...but why would you want them if you could get new OBX headers or Pace****ters?

 

I want to know because i found some guy that is selling some headers off a first generation sohc, but what i want to know if its the same engine as the motor in the second generation, so i could be able to install the same headers on the second generation.

 

It's the same engine, same head. But the angle coming out/down may be a little different...

 

Where they hook up to the cat is different

 

I'm going to clarify here, because what I said apparently wasn't clear enough for some people (not anyone that posted here).

Headers do not cause damage to downstream components.

Installing a header will not destroy your cat, it will not render your muffler useless, it will not cause your piping to melt, it will not obliterate your oxygen sensors.

It's just a better designed exhaust manifold, that's it. But... nearly all headers are going to be longer than your stock exhaust header, which means that some of the piping must be cut to fit, and nearly all of them that I've seen will include the proper adapter to weld on where you cut (mine, for example, is a 2-bolt flange).

The "long-tube" designs are long enough that they will not fit with the stock catalytic converter in its stock location.

Moving or removing the catalytic converter is a U. S. Federal offense.

No state/county/city/trailer park in the Union can tell you it's legal to move or remove the cat.

Replacing the stock exhaust manifold with a header will void that portion of your factory warranty, and possibly any warranty on the engine, even if it's installed by the dealership.

So if you consider that "causing damage", then yes, it does.

Again, headers do not cause damage to downstream components, it will not destroy your cat, it will not render your muffler useless, it will not cause your piping to melt, it will not obliterate your oxygen sensors

It means that if you ever want to take the car in for warranty work, or sell the car as stock, you'll have to replace that portion of piping when you put the stock exhaust manifold back on.

My apologies if that wasn't clear the first time.

 

Alright, thats cool. I dont have any warranty anyway, i bought my neon off some one guy so its not from a dealership with warranty, but thanks for answering my question.

 

Anyone know where i could buy good enough headers without spending so much. With what i heard so far, pacesetter wont last, so i want something good around the same price range, i have found some on ebay but people beat me to it so im looking but i cant find anything, anybody know some site online where i could looks that have decent prices for headers and any performance parts for neon? thanks.

 

www.modernperformance.com

That's definately my fav place, and where I always get my stuff. They offer Kirk Racing, Borla, OBX, and Pacesetter Headers.

 

Anyone know if DC Sports sells headers for neons? I found someone that is selling a dc sports headers for the neon but when i went to the DC sports website, they didnt even seem to have dodge in there applications list. thanks.