Need some advice with headers - Club4G Forum : Mitsubishi Eclipse 4G Forums - 2006-2012 Eclipse Authority

jarhead0321usmc · July 30th, 2011, 05:05 PM

So I've got some Rre shortie headers, but now I'm thinking I want to go FI with a ripp supercharger setup. Do I have to switch to longtubes or can I keep the rre's? Seems like slot of people on here when I searched it said you need longtubes as a recommendation so I figured I'd ask. Also ripp seems to not have any longtubes available and obx seems to questionable quality wise. So anyone selling there longtubes? Thanks in advance

joeyb · July 30th, 2011, 05:40 PM

I'm pretty sure you need the long tubes man....just going to that stock y-pipe SUCKS big time. you need all that extra air to be able to get out of there as quick as physically possible. you could TRY it w/ the shorties, but I know the long tubes are recommended for forced induction.

jarhead0321usmc · July 30th, 2011, 06:11 PM

Thanks Joey that's what I figured but wanted to ask too see if anyone has been able to pull it off. Well looks like I'm either going to have to settle for obx longtubes or wait till either ripp makes more or someone decides to sell theirs.

tjh · July 30th, 2011, 07:05 PM

If not mistaken you can run the shorties with the ripp sc if anything get a custom Y made ill try to find the thread about it

jarhead0321usmc · July 30th, 2011, 08:49 PM

Thanks tjh if I can then I'll be all good to go, I have a buddy who can do the custom y pipe if needed

joeyb · July 31st, 2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tjh

If not mistaken you can run the shorties with the ripp sc if anything get a custom Y made ill try to find the thread about it

ahh there you go. another option. but going w/ the OBX ones aren't bad at all at $350 you know? hell go through a set, buy another when they where out. my RIPP LTs cost a god damn G. too much even tho they are really good. but hell, when me and Freeker put in his OBXs, the welds looked BETTER then the RIPP ones! anyway. all I'm saying is, for the price and performance most GT guys get w/ them, the OBX ones should be just fine if you don't wan't to do the shorties + a custom Y

joeyb · July 31st, 2011, 12:26 AM

also just make sure you get as good of an exhaust as you can as well - top off the exhaust portion of the set-up. I got the Injen 3" and it's monstrous. if you can't afford that (and it's fuckin pricy) then maybe a custom 3" pipe from the exhaust shop would get the job done there, as well.

jarhead0321usmc · July 31st, 2011, 02:11 AM

Right now ive got the hks on there, with my 3rd cat deleted with a test pipe.

Steveo · July 31st, 2011, 04:31 AM

I have the obx headers no cats to hks and I love that setup now..I really don't think the obx headers are all that bad but then again I havnt drivin or felt anything else

jarhead0321usmc · July 31st, 2011, 05:06 AM

You see some nice gains with the obx headers?

joeyb · August 1st, 2011, 04:00 PM

^headers by them selves will give you a few extra ponies, but you have to COMBINE them w/ a CAI and a badass exhaust to see the most. getting air in and out of your motor as quickily as possible is the idea.

joeyb · August 1st, 2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Steveo

I have the obx headers no cats to hks and I love that setup now..I really don't think the obx headers are all that bad but then again I havnt drivin or felt anything else

OBX long tubes for the GT are fine. OBX for the GS are no good - that is what I've heard from several respected smart guys on this forum. GT - yes; GS - no. as far as OBX is concerned.

Steveo · August 1st, 2011, 04:49 PM

I got some nice power gains and after I just did the mounts and stiffy it really feels smooth I love it I find myself just goin and driving it around town for 15 min here and there when I bored

Clovisman · August 3rd, 2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Steveo

I got some nice power gains and after I just did the mounts and stiffy it really feels smooth I love it I find myself just goin and driving it around town for 15 min here and there when I bored

Only 15 minutes... has gas gotten that expensive for you, lol

!!

jarhead0321usmc · August 3rd, 2011, 06:30 PM

Hmm decisions..... decisions, why can't ripp just make more long tubes dammit

July 30th, 2011, 05:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
jarhead0321usmc Celer, Silens, Mortalis Name: Rob Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maine Vehicle: 2006 GT Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 3	Need some advice with headers So I've got some Rre shortie headers, but now I'm thinking I want to go FI with a ripp supercharger setup. Do I have to switch to longtubes or can I keep the rre's? Seems like slot of people on here when I searched it said you need longtubes as a recommendation so I figured I'd ask. Also ripp seems to not have any longtubes available and obx seems to questionable quality wise. So anyone selling there longtubes? Thanks in advance

July 30th, 2011, 05:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
joeyb Hard Core 4ger Name: Joe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Norman, OK Vehicle: 08 Eclipse GT - SC Posts: 9,334 Rep Power: 14	I'm pretty sure you need the long tubes man....just going to that stock y-pipe SUCKS big time. you need all that extra air to be able to get out of there as quick as physically possible. you could TRY it w/ the shorties, but I know the long tubes are recommended for forced induction. __________________ "Has blower and many modifications." ~347 WHP / ~309 WTQ / ~6 lbs Boost

July 30th, 2011, 07:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
tjh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe NM Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GT Posts: 790 Rep Power: 5	If not mistaken you can run the shorties with the ripp sc if anything get a custom Y made ill try to find the thread about it __________________ http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...h_8eaef76f.jpg Current mods: F5 CAI, tint, Ruffracing R281 19x8.5 RRE [update coming]

July 31st, 2011, 12:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
joeyb Hard Core 4ger Name: Joe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Norman, OK Vehicle: 08 Eclipse GT - SC Posts: 9,334 Rep Power: 14	also just make sure you get as good of an exhaust as you can as well - top off the exhaust portion of the set-up. I got the Injen 3" and it's monstrous. if you can't afford that (and it's fuckin pricy) then maybe a custom 3" pipe from the exhaust shop would get the job done there, as well. __________________ "Has blower and many modifications." ~347 WHP / ~309 WTQ / ~6 lbs Boost

July 31st, 2011, 04:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Steveo Huge Member Name: Steve Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa FL Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GT-N Posts: 1,904 Rep Power: 4	I have the obx headers no cats to hks and I love that setup now..I really don't think the obx headers are all that bad but then again I havnt drivin or felt anything else __________________ Full Bolt On + Zex 75 wet shot ~ 353WHP~~327lbs TQ http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...ates-ride.html RIP Matt (bullet06) A great man you were.

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July 30th, 2011, 06:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
jarhead0321usmc Celer, Silens, Mortalis Name: Rob Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maine Vehicle: 2006 GT Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 3	Thanks Joey that's what I figured but wanted to ask too see if anyone has been able to pull it off. Well looks like I'm either going to have to settle for obx longtubes or wait till either ripp makes more or someone decides to sell theirs.

July 30th, 2011, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
jarhead0321usmc Celer, Silens, Mortalis Name: Rob Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maine Vehicle: 2006 GT Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 3	Thanks tjh if I can then I'll be all good to go, I have a buddy who can do the custom y pipe if needed

July 31st, 2011, 02:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
jarhead0321usmc Celer, Silens, Mortalis Name: Rob Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maine Vehicle: 2006 GT Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 3	Right now ive got the hks on there, with my 3rd cat deleted with a test pipe.

July 31st, 2011, 05:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
jarhead0321usmc Celer, Silens, Mortalis Name: Rob Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maine Vehicle: 2006 GT Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 3	You see some nice gains with the obx headers?

August 1st, 2011, 04:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
joeyb Hard Core 4ger Name: Joe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Norman, OK Vehicle: 08 Eclipse GT - SC Posts: 9,334 Rep Power: 14	^headers by them selves will give you a few extra ponies, but you have to COMBINE them w/ a CAI and a badass exhaust to see the most. getting air in and out of your motor as quickily as possible is the idea. __________________ "Has blower and many modifications." ~347 WHP / ~309 WTQ / ~6 lbs Boost

August 1st, 2011, 04:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
Steveo Huge Member Name: Steve Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa FL Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GT-N Posts: 1,904 Rep Power: 4	I got some nice power gains and after I just did the mounts and stiffy it really feels smooth I love it I find myself just goin and driving it around town for 15 min here and there when I bored __________________ Full Bolt On + Zex 75 wet shot ~ 353WHP~~327lbs TQ http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...ates-ride.html RIP Matt (bullet06) A great man you were.

August 3rd, 2011, 06:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
jarhead0321usmc Celer, Silens, Mortalis Name: Rob Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maine Vehicle: 2006 GT Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 3	Hmm decisions..... decisions, why can't ripp just make more long tubes dammit

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