MORE POWER OUTPUT WITH PERFORMANCE HEADERS

Full-throttled acceleration begins at the engine, and exhaust headers are right there to catch and propel exhaust in a hurry.

Acura RSX Headers are one of the easiest bolt-on accessories you can use to improve an engine's output. When an exhaust system joins forces with performance headers, the resulting reaction under your hood is a potent marriage of brute strength and outstanding efficiency. Performance headers make it easier for the engine to push exhaust gases out of the cylinders. The idea behind an performance header is to eliminate the manifold's back pressure. Each cylinder gets its own exhaust pipe, instead of a common manifold header that all of the cylinders share. A double dose of horsepower, torque and fuel economy gains with performance headers. Add to that the even meaner headers guttural growl that'll be rolling out from your vehicle, and it just makes sense to replace your clunky factory-installed exhaust manifold with performance headers.

During a standard four-stroke engine cycle, all of the power is produced during the first (power) stroke. This is the phase in which gas burns and expands. Performance headers will help with that.

There are a number of ways to prevent or at least lessen back pressure during the exhaust stroke. One of the most efficient and simplest ways to achieve this is by using a performance headers.

Once performance headers are in place, a driver should notice a marked difference in the performance he is getting out of his engine. It will be able to ride strong for longer periods of time, and it will be able to achieve faster speeds in shorter amounts of time. When you replace your restrictive manifold with race car-inspired performance headers, your vehicle will breathe easier, scavenge exhaust better, and run at cooler temperatures. Not to mention that your engine compartment will look like the inside of a show car with the performance headers.

  • Performance headers produces more horsepower
  • Performance headers flow exhaust gas out of engine more efficient  
  • Headers are CAD-rendered design eases installation
  • Performance headers is 100% 304 Stainless steel construction or mild steel with ceramic coating
  • Performance headers is CNC mandrel bends with robotically-welded fittings deliver perfect fit
  • Performance headers is CNC-machined and threaded flanges eliminate leaks
  • Includes comprehensive instructions for headers and all necessary hardware

Introduced for 2002, the front-drive RSX replaced entry-level Integra. Though similar in dimensions, the car featured new styling and promised more power performance. The new model came only as a two-door hatch back coupe, whereas the Integra had been offered in coupe and sedan body styles. It came in both base and sportier, performance-oriented Type-S trim. Each used a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The 160-horsepower base model(155 hp 2006 models) could have a five-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic transmission. In the Type-S, the engine made 200 horsepower (210 hp 2006 models) and was available only with a six-speed manual gearbox. The Type-S had a firmer suspension, but the same 16-inch wheels and tires as the base model from 02-04. In 2005-2006 Type S models are tucked with 17-inch 5 spokes and base model is 16-inch twin 6 spokes. Both versions included antilock four-wheel disc brakes and front side airbags, plus automatic climate control and a sunroof. Leather upholstery was standard in the Type-S and optional for the base. The Type-S also contained an in-dash CD changer. Overall the car is made to be driven and a very attractived styling.

Acura RSX Performance Headers