Dickmeyer Automotive Engineering Race Header B3/B6

[Festevil3]

^X2 can't wait to see some data

[gergorian]

To be honest, I tested that over 3 years ago & didn't keep the file. As I recall header was worth around 8 HP on a stock Festiva & around 14.5 HP with head work. I will be doing some testing on some parts that I am developing at the present & bought a stock '91 Festiva to test with. So I will be able to start from scratch with base line numbers all the way to highly modified.

That is awesome to hear!

[mattdickmeyer]

Matt, I don't know how many dyno runs you did, or in what state of mods, but could you provide some details on the results of the testing concerning the tube header? I realize you may not have even wasted your time dyno'ing the stock manifold, but some idea of the potential gains through the rpm range with stock and ported head would be sweet and may even help with the sale.

To be honest, I tested that over 3 years ago & didn't keep the file. As I recall header was worth around 8 HP on a stock Festiva & around 14.5 HP with head work. I will be doing some testing on some parts that I am developing at the present & bought a stock '91 Festiva to test with. So I will be able to start from scratch with base line numbers all the way to highly modified.

[mattdickmeyer]

Is that for the weld yourself kit or the complete welded header?

$300 for the complete header ready to install.

[Festevil3]

$300 & it includes 2 bungs as shown.

Is that for the weld yourself kit or the complete welded header?

[festyfreak39]

those are some lonnnnggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg tube headers.

[blkfordsedan]

Matt, I don't know how many dyno runs you did, or in what state of mods, but could you provide some details on the results of the testing concerning the tube header? I realize you may not have even wasted your time dyno'ing the stock manifold, but some idea of the potential gains through the rpm range with stock and ported head would be sweet and may even help with the sale.

[25Horseplay]

the FMS units were both tri-y headers. i have the B6 unit as well and can't say that i like it all that much.

Haven't looked at it in awhile. It was free! Came off Dj's car techno.

[FestYboy]

the FMS units were both tri-y headers. i have the B6 unit as well and can't say that i like it all that much.

[25Horseplay]

Looks like my FMS B6 header.

[mattdickmeyer]

That is gorgeous! What is the pricing? And would you offer an extra bung for a wide band O2?

$300 & it includes 2 bungs as shown.

[koRnhead]

That is gorgeous! What is the pricing? And would you offer an extra bung for a wide band O2?

[mattdickmeyer]

Given the price of coating what do you think of header wrap and/ or that "silicone" spray for them? I know that people say that it can cause them to rust out but I haven't talked to anyone like your self as to the truths or fallacies of header wrap.

Typically I see wrapped headers rusting out when the customer wraps a bare mild steel header. Here in Indiana, combine that with rain & snow, they will rust. But, if a good high temp base coat is applied 1st & then wrapped, the headers will last a long time. All of my headers get sand blasted before high temp paint or ceramic coating. This retains paint much better & headers run hot anyway so it tends to keep the wrap dry if the car sits alot where it is damp, this would cause rust as well. I have considered making my header for you guys out of SS, but that would jack the price up considerably.

Regarding the tri-y question.....I experimented with try-y header on the B3 & found it to work well but in a very narrow power band & also mods tend to have either very positive or very negative effects on the performance. In all, I found the 4-1 offered the absolute best power over the entire RPM range & has positive results with a future mods that might be performed. Making it the best choice for this application. As tested, the header that I offer, really is as good as it gets.

[gergorian]

I use high quality elbows & material which, if you have ever checked pricing, are expensive. To give a high quality header & still make it affordable, I am not offering them ceramic coated like jet hot or HPC unless asked for, as the cost of ceramic coating is more than the cost of the header.

Given the price of coating what do you think of header wrap and/ or that "silicone" spray for them? I know that people say that it can cause them to rust out but I haven't talked to anyone like your self as to the truths or fallacies of header wrap.

[mattdickmeyer]

Matt, given the length of the header and it's tube thickness, would you recomend header wrap to help with EGT through the length untill it reaches the o2 sensor (help increase o2 operation speed/warm-up) or go strictly with cermacoat?

Found header length to be optimal at 28 inch. Have experienced no O2 lagging problems, actually found on a mildly modified B3, EGT's in the collector went up indicating an increase in velocity & higher output engine helped.