{"product_id":"dc-sports-ceramic-header-92-95-honda-civic-all-models-96-00-civic-ex","title":"DC Sports Stainless Header for 92-95 Civic\/96-00 Civic EX","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDC Sports 4-2-1 Header for 92-00 Honda Civic \/ Del Sol – Stainless \u0026amp; Ceramic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re still choking your D-series with the stock manifold, you’re leaving power on the table. The DC Sports Civic Header for 1992-1995 Civic and 1996-2000 Civic EX (plus Honda Del Sol) frees up flow, adds usable power, and cleans up the engine bay. This DC Sports 4-2-1 Header Civic setup uses equal-length primaries and smooth mandrel bends to keep exhaust-gas velocity up, so you pick up torque down low and horsepower up top. You can run it as a Stainless Header (SKU: HHS5513) or step up to a Ceramics Header (SKU: HHC5513) if you want better heat control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Honda Civic 1.6L Header is built from corrosion-resistant 304 stainless, so you can daily the car in rain, snow, and road salt without the thing turning into a rust sculpture. The 4-2-1 layout and runner lengths work great for a street\/autocross car that needs midrange, not just a dyno number at 7,500 rpm. We run this same DC Sports Civic Header on our own D-series cars because it hits that balance between drivability and top-end pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCeramic Coated vs Stainless – Pick Your Poison\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions share the same flow path; the difference is heat control and appearance. The DC Sports Ceramic Header uses a high-temp ceramic coating rated to 1,200°F to hold more heat in the tubes. That helps exhaust move faster, keeps bay temps down, and stabilizes intake air temps on long pulls or hot days. If you’re road racing, tracking, or you live somewhere that cooks in summer, you’ll notice the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe raw DC Sports Stainless Header still handles abuse and resists corrosion, it just won’t control radiant heat as well as the coated version. On the flip side, if you like the look of brushed stainless and don’t mind a bit more under-hood heat, stainless is the straightforward choice. Either way, you’re getting a legit 92-00 Civic Performance Header that’ll outlast the car if you don’t stuff it into a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Enthusiasts Run This DC Sports Civic Header\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4-2-1 layout spreads power across the rev range – perfect for spirited street driving, canyon runs, and autocross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTIG-welded inside and out for strength and crack resistance under repeated heat cycles and hard use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCNC-machined flanges for a proper OEM-like seal and clean fit on D-series 1.5L \u0026amp; 1.6L engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrimaries measure 1.6\" with a 2.25\" collector – bigger than stock for flow, but not so huge that you kill midrange torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCeramic finish helps fight rust and road salt and keeps the header looking good instead of chalky and brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e50-state C.A.R.B. certified (EO# D-370), so your 92-95 Civic Exhaust Header, 96-00 Civic EX Header, or Civic Del Sol Header stays legal at the smog station.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1992-1995 Civic DX • LX • EX • Si (D15 \/ D16)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1996-2000 Civic EX (D16Y8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1993-1997 Civic del Sol 1.5L \/ 1.6L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re refreshing a daily, building a budget track rat, or just want your D-series to actually respond when you put your foot down, this DC Sports Header 92-00 Civic setup does exactly that. You’ll feel the extra midrange and cleaner pull to redline, and you won’t be sweating ref tickets every time you hit a smog check.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DC Sports","offers":[{"title":"Ceramic Coated","offer_id":44066612445244,"sku":"HHC5513","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel","offer_id":44066612478012,"sku":"HHS5513","price":429.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5934\/4956\/files\/HHS5513_2.jpg?v=1773334315","url":"https:\/\/rpm-racing.com\/products\/dc-sports-ceramic-header-92-95-honda-civic-all-models-96-00-civic-ex","provider":"Racing Precision Motorsports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}