Quick DC Sport Header question - Toyota Yaris Forums

SeriousBlack · 03-24-2011, 11:43 PM

Hi all - visiting Portland and thinking of picking up the DC Sport Headers. I've tried to check all posts/stickies but need some quick feedback on whether it's a go or a no. Since they've been around for a while, I'm interested in hearing from those who have had them on for over a year or two.

For the time being I'm running a stock exhaust but will probably go with a cat back mod later.

1) Performance Difference (Torque/HP)?
2) MPG difference?
3) Any downside or better product?

Thanks guys!

annn · 03-24-2011, 11:51 PM

I just got mine, not installed yet but I can say that i have worked with many header designs and makes.

The dc is very high quality and will require very little gasket match work and NO work need on inside of runners , this is very rare ! Just s bit of clean up work on collector end. Overall out of 10 I give the dc a 9 !

SeriousBlack · 03-24-2011, 11:59 PM

Thanks bro - my two concerns were the ceramic coating on the softer metal (as opposed to going stainless) and not being able to install it on my own. Are the mods for fitment pretty minor?

annn · 03-25-2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeriousBlack

Thanks bro - my two concerns were the ceramic coating on the softer metal (as opposed to going stainless) and not being able to install it on my own. Are the mods for fitment pretty minor?

It can be installed as is nonproblem ! I just Gasket match cause my son ports and polishes heads for a side job... Do I get the dad deal... Free !

thebarber · 03-25-2011, 11:23 AM

mine went in smotth and the coating is still in place

*Astroman* · 03-25-2011, 05:20 PM

I've had mine for two years at least, if not 3 and the coating is still fine. Mid-high RPM there are gains, didn't notice any loss at low ends. I don't know of a better header honestly, DC has the best design out there. I don't regret my purchase at all. MPG numbers stayed the same, did go up when I swapped in a corolla TB. I'm running a AEM CAI, corolla TB, DC header, and stock after that. I did have to replace my OEM O2 sensor with a new one as the old one was seized.

cali yaris · 03-25-2011, 05:51 PM

There is no downside to it, and the DC is the best made and "prettiest" of the headers available for the Yaris.

annn · 03-26-2011, 08:50 PM

Sadly I must sell mine...

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33890

47_MasoN_47 · 03-27-2011, 12:19 AM

Should be joining the ranks of DC header owners soon!

*Astroman* · 03-27-2011, 03:38 AM

Crazy. The header didn't make any change on the sound of my car.

Thirty-Nine · 03-29-2011, 04:03 PM

Love the DC header. Great quality, easy install.

I get between 32-39 MPG with K&N Typhoon intake, DC Sports Header, and a different muffler (which likely doesn't affect anything).

03-24-2011, 11:43 PM	#1
SeriousBlack View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS HB Join Date: May 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 118	Quick DC Sport Header question Hi all - visiting Portland and thinking of picking up the DC Sport Headers. I've tried to check all posts/stickies but need some quick feedback on whether it's a go or a no. Since they've been around for a while, I'm interested in hearing from those who have had them on for over a year or two. For the time being I'm running a stock exhaust but will probably go with a cat back mod later. 1) Performance Difference (Torque/HP)? 2) MPG difference? 3) Any downside or better product? Thanks guys!

03-25-2011, 11:23 AM	#5
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	mine went in smotth and the coating is still in place __________________

03-25-2011, 05:20 PM	#6
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	I've had mine for two years at least, if not 3 and the coating is still fine. Mid-high RPM there are gains, didn't notice any loss at low ends. I don't know of a better header honestly, DC has the best design out there. I don't regret my purchase at all. MPG numbers stayed the same, did go up when I swapped in a corolla TB. I'm running a AEM CAI, corolla TB, DC header, and stock after that. I did have to replace my OEM O2 sensor with a new one as the old one was seized. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

03-25-2011, 05:51 PM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	There is no downside to it, and the DC is the best made and "prettiest" of the headers available for the Yaris. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

03-27-2011, 12:19 AM	#9
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	Should be joining the ranks of DC header owners soon! __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

03-24-2011, 11:51 PM	#2
annn ヤリスワールド Drives: 2008 HB Join Date: May 2010 Location: seattle Posts: 380	I just got mine, not installed yet but I can say that i have worked with many header designs and makes. The dc is very high quality and will require very little gasket match work and NO work need on inside of runners , this is very rare ! Just s bit of clean up work on collector end. Overall out of 10 I give the dc a 9 !

03-24-2011, 11:59 PM	#3
SeriousBlack View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS HB Join Date: May 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 118	Thanks bro - my two concerns were the ceramic coating on the softer metal (as opposed to going stainless) and not being able to install it on my own. Are the mods for fitment pretty minor?

03-26-2011, 08:50 PM	#8
annn ヤリスワールド Drives: 2008 HB Join Date: May 2010 Location: seattle Posts: 380	Sadly I must sell mine... http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33890

03-27-2011, 03:38 AM	#10
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Crazy. The header didn't make any change on the sound of my car. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

03-29-2011, 04:03 PM	#11
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Love the DC header. Great quality, easy install. I get between 32-39 MPG with K&N Typhoon intake, DC Sports Header, and a different muffler (which likely doesn't affect anything). __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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