Rick's Header (AP1s only) Review and DIY Install

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09-14-2012, 07:52 AM

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is the ricks collector OD size 60 or 63mm?

I was wondering the same thing. I just purchased a rick's header and I am trying to figure out what will be needed to make it work with my Berk 3" cat back with test pipe.

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09-14-2012, 09:17 AM

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How is the sound did it increase when hitting VTEC I'm planning on getting a header myself but my car is pretty loud now with the invidia test pipe n q300 exhaust.

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09-14-2012, 10:41 AM

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is the ricks collector OD size 60 or 63mm?

want to know too?

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09-14-2012, 05:02 PM

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It's too bad Rick's stopped selling these headers, they were great headers for the money, and heatshield fitment was a nice added touch. I couldn't find any used ones when I wanted a header so I got a Mugen header. I wouldnt' say the Ricks Header is anything like the Mugen header despite everyone saying it is a similar design. The pipig design looks different.

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09-14-2012, 05:15 PM

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Mugen had two diff headers for AP1 and AP2 maybe you are looking at the AP2 version.

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09-17-2012, 07:41 PM

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The OD of the collector on the Rick's is 63.5 FYI (2.5")

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09-18-2012, 06:11 AM

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Yeah i wish he still sold these too. Im getting ready to throw my ITBs on and was thinking for a future mod to find a header that would compliment them. Hoping Endyne/Urge post some of their header/itb/cam results soon.

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09-18-2012, 06:30 PM

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You can use the oem donut gasket with this header right?

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09-19-2012, 09:08 AM

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Ya the ricks is beautiful, I have the Mugen and they both look very similar. I have not seen dyno charts but where Id give ricks props are the extra heat shield mounting points and the extra 02 bung witch the Mugen does not have.

On the negative side, it seems my JetHot is starting to fade or bubble on the down pipe side... I wonder if its getting too hot for the coating or just needs a reapplication?

You may want to check with Jet-Hot. It sounds as if they didn't clean the surface well enough before application - they may warranty it for another application. Most of the coatings will stand up to any amount of heat a NA S2000 will put out. I had mine coated inside and out, which also helps helps with heat retention. I went with one of their highest temp coatings, the Extreme Sterling to help ensure the longevity of the coating.

Jethot is great, I told them about the issue and that I also wanted to drill to install a second O2 bung, they told me no problem to just drop it off and they will take care of it!