iv been thinking of purchasing the shark racing header but i have some questions,i already have exaust and intake if i was to purchase the header how much hp can i expect? do i need to purchase a fuel presure regulator since there is going to be alot more fuel needed to meet the air ratio?are there any other things i should do to help support the header,will it mess up anything by having the header on?and how much should i pay for the header to be installed?last question,is shark racing shure this header will just bolt right in,have you ever sold one of these headers to a kia owner before and what was the out come?
thanks

 

Damn, ask a few more question in one post.... *lol* Should be Header questionS *grin*

for HP gains, It depends on which header you buy, and what other mods you have, and which transmission you have. In general, between 5 and 10 HP is standard, and up to 15 in exceptional cases.

No, a fuel pressure regulator is not required. The onboard OBD-ii system will adapt itself to the more efficent running engine.

To "support" the header, I'm assuming you want to know what other mods you should have. CAI, Bored TB, Bored Intake Manifold, High flow Cat, Cat back exhaust, Decent muffler.

The header will not "mess up" anything by being on, other than forcing you to relocate/replace one/both of your cat converters.

How much you should pay to have it installed depends on how much custom fabrication needs to be done. If your "exhaust" that you have now is catback, your only modification problems are a new larger diameter flex pipe, and new welded threadded holes to relocate the 02 sensors (and the additional wiring to relocate the 02 sensors)

Yes, they have sold the headers before, but I have not heard of any confirmed dyno reports done (no before and after dynos)

[ February 25, 2002: Message edited by: Random ]