The race header by far will free up more power. Not only is it of better design but it eliminates the biggest clog in your exhaust, the cat.

 

I would say stay away from a shorty header if that is what you are talking about. If you want to stay legal go the svt header route. TB gives mild performance, but is cheaper. The TB really gives noticeable throttle response, but not that much hp/tq. Do you have a catback already??

 

i concur with brad.. the throttle body adds nice response.. but u can port ur own stocker to do that.. and get just about the same...


the race header adds a 'holy shit' amount of kick in the pants.. the mid, and espically top end of your powerband comes to life!!!!

i've seen a few pplz with headers for sale here on the board.. if a used part is in good condition, try to get the used one... it'll save u some dough.. without having to skimp on quality..

 

If you already have the rest of the exhaust, then the header would be a good buy, but if not, then start there. Like Mighty said, just port your stock exhaust and get a nice liitle boost of acceleration.

 

Just be prepared for a LOUD exhaust if you get a race header.

 

Yeah I agree, if you don't have any other exhaust mods, don't bother, get the TB. If you have other exhaust mods, you will want to complete the WHOLE setup engine to your catback all at once. Either get a catback and then do the engine to cat in the second stage or do it ALL at once.

What do you all have for mods already?

 

Like Mighty said, just port your stock exhaust .

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thinkin you meant throttle body. [~]

65mm and even a ported stocker are still night and day. there is nothing really to compare, porting the stocker does help though.

i agree with the rest, go with a race header if u have catback. how much do u have to spend?

 

Borla hedder + Borla cat back exhaust = nice sound *for a 4 banger that is* and nice pick up

 

I have about 5 and some change to spend. As for my exhaust, Im driving with a carbon fiber muffler.The muffler sounds clean. Im thinking of a MagnaFlow Cat later. If the header is better which would you guys recommend. I heard the Edelbrock is nice.Thanx for all your help everybody!!! [wiggle] Buy the way does anyone know how to get sponsored???[scratch]

 

I'd say get the TB to start; you will notice it more. The exhaust would be next, but I'd say to finish off the induction side before moving to exhuast. Get that all done at once.

 

I have about 5 and some change to spend. As for my exhaust, Im driving with a carbon fiber muffler.The muffler sounds clean. Im thinking of a MagnaFlow Cat later. If the header is better which would you guys recommend. I heard the Edelbrock is nice.Thanx for all your help everybody!!! [wiggle] Buy the way does anyone know how to get sponsored???[scratch]

Since you don't have any 'real' exhaust mods, don't go with the race header (plus you become emmisions illegal with one). Go with the TB, you will definitely feel big increases of throttle response, not much actual 'speed' increases but your gas pedal will feel very nice to you.

As for being sponsored, spend about $6000 to $8000 on your car, which would include every single available product that a company currently sells and you might get a chance to get sponsored.

 

Thanx S2!!! Do you know if I will get a louder sound from my intake? I think the louder the better![cheers]

 

No, I know my VOLANT didn't at all when I put on my FC 65mm TB. The gas pedal will be very 'touchy' and very responsive. I guess the car does go a bit faster, more pull in the lower RPM range but most of it is the responsiveness. Step on the gas and the RPMs go up alot faster, etc.

 

TB.........then finish exhaust.

My 2¢

 

Look at the comparison of stock vs. FC 65mmTB

 

For reference......... Stock TB is 58mm, FC is 65mm

 

i have FC long tube race headers, which i love the power but my favorite mod i did was FC 65mm TB b/c you feel the increased throttle response which mad it more enjoyable to drive

 

58mm to 65mm is a BIG difference!!! How much do the FC 65mm tb go for?

 

i believe they run for about $250, which is quite a bit.

 

Im looking to buy both TB and Headers. All my friends at our Focus Club say that I should buy the Focus Central 65mm TB and the Focus Central 4-2-1 header but other people tell me that the focussport header is better because it's a racing application part. I made up my mind and went for the Focus Central TB but im not so sure about which of both headers would be the best buy. Please tell me what you think. Which header would you buy?????
1) Focus Central
2) FocusSport
I wanna know and I need to know so please tell me>

 

58mm to 65mm is a BIG difference!!! How much do the FC 65mm tb go for?

The 65mm goes for about $295.Its a good buy and it works.

 

Im looking to buy both TB and Headers. All my friends at our Focus Club say that I should buy the Focus Central 65mm TB and the Focus Central 4-2-1 header but other people tell me that the focussport header is better because it's a racing application part. I made up my mind and went for the Focus Central TB but im not so sure about which of both headers would be the best buy. Please tell me what you think. Which header would you buy?????
1) Focus Central
2) FocusSport
I wanna know and I need to know so please tell me>

You didn't mention if you are trying to saty emissions legal or not . . . if you are, then the SVT route is worth checking into

 

i have a stock zetec..would i be able to put on a svt header, and would it make a difference to me...it will be pairing up with a magnaflow cat-back eventually....

 

FC, or FocusSport header... well the FC is 4-2-1, and the FocusSport is 4-1, steedafocus.com has a dyno comparing shorty to 4-1 to 4-2-1 headers... I think the results speak for themselves.

 

Oh yeah... this is the list of mods they had on while testing the headers

Engine Configuration:
Stock ZX3 2.0L bottom end, heads and intake
Steeda short air intake
65mm throttle
Stock camshafts intake retarded 4° exhaust retarded 6°
Adjustable cam gears
Steeda stainless steel "cat-back" exhaust
Underdrive pulleys
Computer chip