Header cracked...repair possible?

[randomwalk101]

My dc sports (ceramic) header cracked at the weld...it has been over two years thus no warranty. Is it possible to weld it back together? Has anyone done this before?


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It's powered by GASOLINE damnit!!!

[83b18b1]

Are ceramic coated headers more likely to crack then stainless steel versions?
I'm thinking about getting DC 4-1 cc-header for my 96 integra rs.

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[gsrev]

Hey I have an extra dc 421 ceramic header I no longer need Is it the top portion or the bottom that cracked?

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1992 Red Honda Civic CX Hatch Back
B18C1 hybrid
JRSC 8 psi pulley (11 psi)--- Drag Gen III turbo comming soon "its in the mail!"
Powered by: SPEED PRO

1998 Super Sonic Blue Integra GS-R (completely stock now)
With jrsc at 6psi best 1320: 13.78 @101.43 on drag radials

[randomwalk101]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by gsrev:
Hey I have an extra dc 421 ceramic header I no longer need Is it the top portion or the bottom that cracked?

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My header cracked on the top at the welding..I can see exhaust gas coming out (black carbon stuffs around the crack)...I'm thinking just weld it back up for a few bucks...should last a while until I can afford a new one

BTW, did you get your turbo in yet? We are dynoing our car this Sat.



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It's powered by GASOLINE damnit!!!

[JRCivic]

Yeah... weld it back together babee. It may not last forever, but it will surely last a while.


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'93 Civic Si H/B with B18C1, JRSC @ 8psi
Best 1320: 12.68 at 110 mph

[Peyomp]

All you need to do is: grind the ceramic layer off the joint with an angle grinder and then make a little weld there. If you're near Atlanta I'll do it for free. Find someone with a welder. Its a 5 minute job. And since you can do this over and over wherever cracks may form... and since it'll be as good as NEW, there is no reason to get a new one.


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[This message has been edited by Peyomp (edited September 14, 2001).]