How To Install an Exhaust Header Acura Integra 1990-2001

How To Install an Exhaust Header Acura Integra 1990-2001

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: http://dcsports.com/index2.html

DC Sport Header: http://dcsports.com/4-2-1header1/AHC6511_Acura.html

Rear Gasket: http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/acura/integra-hatchback/18229sh3x30/2001-year/gs-r-leather-trim/5-speed-manual-engine/electrical-exhaust-heater-fuel-cat/exhaust-pipe-scat/?part_name=gasket-ex-flexible-50-8mm-64mm

Engine to manifold gasket: http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/acura/integra-hatchback/18115p72003/2001-year/gs-r-leather-trim/5-speed-manual-engine/engine-cat/exhaust-manifold-2-scat/?part_name=gasket-ex-manifold-nippon-leakless

Tools

Zep Penetrating Oil: http://www.zepautomotive.com/product/Super-Rust-Breaker

O2 sensor socket #1: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/performance-tool-w80491-off-set-o2-sensor-wrench#oid=1002_1

O2 wrench: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/otc-6500-flex-head-o2-sensor-wrench#oid=1002_1

O2 sensor socket set: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/cal-van-tools-842-7-pc-o2-sensor-socket-set#oid=1002_1

Dewalt Impact: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/dewalt-bare-tool-dc823b-3-8-inch-18-volt-cordless-impact-wrench-tool-only-no-battery#oid=1002_1

Long breaker bar: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-23081-chrome-breaker-bar-1-2-drive-24-long#oid=1002_1

Long Snap On wrench 12-14mm: https://store.snapon.com/Standard-Handle-0-Offset-mm-12-Point-12-mm-14-mm-0-Offset-Metric-Box-Wrench-P633884.aspx

Cut off wheel: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/atd-tools-2139-utility-cut-off-tool-with-guard#oid=1002_1

O2 thread chaser: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/lisle-12230-oxygen-sensor-thread-chaser-18mm-x-1-5#oid=1002_1

Related videos

How O2 Sensors Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIzcztO-CCs

ETCG Gets a GSR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Ij-vONzfA

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Aaron Houlihan says:

Thanks! The tips like how to get rusty or tricky bolts loose are super helpful.

satguy27 says:

Just a bit of advice, if you have exhaust work done at a shop, even if it's a reputable shop, always watch them do the work. I found this out the hard way as the shop decided to cut off the flange to the high flow cat converter and just weld the damn pipe all the way around. Now I have to cut the flange off of the new A pipe/flex pipe and fit it together with the old pipe as I don't have a welder myself. Otherwise this changing out the stock exhaust manifold over to a 4 to 1 racing exhaust header would be so much freaking easier…

satguy27 says:

Also helps to do this when you are doing the partial or complete rebuild when the radiator is removed, but not everyone will be doing that. I know for sure though that doing this on an Eagle Talon 2nd gen is much easier than on Honda's and Acura's, as there's less crap in the way…

831CaliSavage says:

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?

Phil Partin says:

12 point wrenches and sockets should only be used one 12 point bolts. And always use 6 point tools on Bleeder screws. Always!

Lauren Isley says:

what kind of motor

ky09 says:

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.

Regino Cerecer says:

if it were a 4 into1 header, then you could have felt the difference for sure..!!!…love your stock/virgen Gsr..!!..well not quite virgen anymore..!!

Juan Pablo says:

eric why is there always coolant built up on the fan shroud on hondas?

Christian Rossouw says:

Eric, you should do a video on how to paint the valve cover gasket!!

Tracy Ice says:

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?

Mike G says:

If you would've just taken the radiator fan off you would not have to remove the slave cylinder.

Alvin says:

I also replaced my oem exh mani with an aftermarket race header. The header is almost touching the oil pan should I be concerned of excessive oil heat

jsd4544 says:

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?

ShinyHunterCharizard says:

you would have to put a whole exhaust on to get any performance

Gray says:

i can only explain this video as a waterfall of a honda knowledge. Good Job.

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