DC Sports Header install and evaluation - Page 11 - Toyota Yaris Forums

tooter · 12-04-2012, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOLMACH

^Tooter: I am pretty sure you can do the whole thing without jacking a car - you just need to be a giant octopus

I already did. Having the front of the car up helped make it easier... and I need all the help I can get.

TOLMACH · 12-04-2012, 06:46 PM

Installation was pretty straightforward. My advice would be to start with spring bolts (two bolts that connect hader to the midpipe) - I unbolted the header first thus had a little problem with spring bolts later. Bolts other than spring bolts were easy to remove. No issues whatsover with removing the o2 sensor as well.

Fitment: the header fits perfectly (had minor issue with big bolt that fastens the lower part of the beader to the engine - kinda support the header/midpipe coupling).

Driving impressions: no torque loss in the low/mid range.. feels like some gain overall. The car easily hits 100kmh in the second gear (6700 rpm)- not sure it was feasible before.

Could not be happier.

Some pics will follow.

TOLMACH · 12-04-2012, 08:11 PM

JustDidIt · 12-05-2012, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOLMACH

some pics
all crap moved to the trunk while working on the header

Off Topic, But liked your JL sub setup. Pretty cool. Can you PM me a link or do you have more pictures of your install?

TOLMACH · 12-05-2012, 03:32 PM

^ Thanks.. Sure I can (PM-ed)

DJYojimbo · 12-09-2012, 10:53 PM

I know this header is ceramic so there's no need to wrap it right?

xnamerxx · 12-09-2012, 10:56 PM

DO NOT WRAP A HEADER!!! wrap is bad avoid it, it holds moisture and increases corrosion. Its coated leave it as is.

DJYojimbo · 12-09-2012, 11:01 PM

Thank You for the advice

TOLMACH · 12-10-2012, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJYojimbo

Thank You for the advice

The producer explicitly says that warranty is voided if wrapped.. wanted to wrap mine

blkfwlr · 09-27-2013, 04:09 PM

Hey, question about installation. It is possible without jacking up the car? People say they think you can, but can I? Want to install it today, but have no jack stands, unfortunately.

Blake

*tk-421* · 09-27-2013, 04:11 PM

Possible? Sure.
PITA? Definitely.

blkfwlr · 09-27-2013, 04:16 PM

Hm, I guess i'll just go for it. I'll have a person to help me, hopefully works out.

WeeYari · 09-27-2013, 05:23 PM

The flange bolts from header to downpipe are only accessible from below. I don't know about you, but personally I cannot fit under the car if not raised.

blkfwlr · 09-27-2013, 06:00 PM

I'm thinking to drive the front of the car on a curb just enough, so it would be sitting over the concrete, on the grass. Then I can slide underneath and hopefully reach the bolts still. Or is there a reason why this is flawed ?
Won't be on grass, just concrete. Going to do tomorrow morning.

tooter · 09-29-2013, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkfwlr

I'm thinking to drive the front of the car on a curb just enough, so it would be sitting over the concrete, on the grass. Then I can slide underneath and hopefully reach the bolts still. Or is there a reason why this is flawed ?
Won't be on grass, just concrete. Going to do tomorrow morning.

That's a very clever idea!

If you can, post some pics of your installation.

Greg

Neurotic Hapi Snak · 10-07-2013, 09:27 PM

Is there a reason you don't put the heat shield back on? You'd think you'd want to, to keep your engine bay cool and exhaust header hot.

catliektheif · 11-16-2013, 10:36 PM

I just installed mine yesterday and i LOVE it. it was a PITA to take out the stock header without a 12mm deep socket.. so if you are thinking of getting the dc header make sure to get one! I ended up going to the store to pick one up when i got to the last bolt.. lol. No CELs and no leaks! Definitely recommend it.

I have an afe short ram, trd axleback, MI pulley and I'm an AT. I definitely feel a difference and getting to 60-70mph is like butter.

kappa_md · 04-18-2017, 10:28 AM

TRD made a 4-1 header (exhaust manifold) for the Vitz 1NZ-FE.

09-27-2013, 04:11 PM	#191
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Possible? Sure. PITA? Definitely. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

09-27-2013, 05:23 PM	#193
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	The flange bolts from header to downpipe are only accessible from below. I don't know about you, but personally I cannot fit under the car if not raised. __________________

11-16-2013, 10:36 PM	#197
catliektheif Drives: 2010 5 Door Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 272	I just installed mine yesterday and i LOVE it. it was a PITA to take out the stock header without a 12mm deep socket.. so if you are thinking of getting the dc header make sure to get one! I ended up going to the store to pick one up when i got to the last bolt.. lol. No CELs and no leaks! Definitely recommend it. I have an afe short ram, trd axleback, MI pulley and I'm an AT. I definitely feel a difference and getting to 60-70mph is like butter. __________________ lol okay

12-04-2012, 06:46 PM	#182
TOLMACH Drives: soarer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 954	Installation was pretty straightforward. My advice would be to start with spring bolts (two bolts that connect hader to the midpipe) - I unbolted the header first thus had a little problem with spring bolts later. Bolts other than spring bolts were easy to remove. No issues whatsover with removing the o2 sensor as well. Fitment: the header fits perfectly (had minor issue with big bolt that fastens the lower part of the beader to the engine - kinda support the header/midpipe coupling). Driving impressions: no torque loss in the low/mid range.. feels like some gain overall. The car easily hits 100kmh in the second gear (6700 rpm)- not sure it was feasible before. Could not be happier. Some pics will follow.

12-04-2012, 08:11 PM	#183
TOLMACH Drives: soarer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 954	some pics all top crap removed to access the header http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/129640535/ all crap moved to the trunk while working on the header http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/129640844/ stock header, heat shiled removed http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/129640829/ stock header removed, gasket (to be reused) http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/129640832/ traditional pic http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/129640833/ http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/129640834/ inside pic http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/129640837/ new header in place http://photo.qip.ru/users/tolmach/96608749/129640843/

12-05-2012, 03:32 PM	#185
TOLMACH Drives: soarer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 954	^ Thanks.. Sure I can (PM-ed)

12-09-2012, 10:53 PM	#186
DJYojimbo Drives: 2012 Grey Toyota Yaris SE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 261	I know this header is ceramic so there's no need to wrap it right?

12-09-2012, 10:56 PM	#187
xnamerxx 0-60 in slow Drives: light blue liftback Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 926	DO NOT WRAP A HEADER!!! wrap is bad avoid it, it holds moisture and increases corrosion. Its coated leave it as is.

12-09-2012, 11:01 PM	#188
DJYojimbo Drives: 2012 Grey Toyota Yaris SE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 261	Thank You for the advice

09-27-2013, 04:09 PM	#190
blkfwlr Drives: 07' Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SC Posts: 6	Hey, question about installation. It is possible without jacking up the car? People say they think you can, but can I? Want to install it today, but have no jack stands, unfortunately. Blake

09-27-2013, 04:16 PM	#192
blkfwlr Drives: 07' Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SC Posts: 6	Hm, I guess i'll just go for it. I'll have a person to help me, hopefully works out.

09-27-2013, 06:00 PM	#194
blkfwlr Drives: 07' Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SC Posts: 6	I'm thinking to drive the front of the car on a curb just enough, so it would be sitting over the concrete, on the grass. Then I can slide underneath and hopefully reach the bolts still. Or is there a reason why this is flawed ? Won't be on grass, just concrete. Going to do tomorrow morning.

10-07-2013, 09:27 PM	#196
Neurotic Hapi Snak Drives: 2011 Yaris 3dr Join Date: May 2013 Location: MN Posts: 39	Is there a reason you don't put the heat shield back on? You'd think you'd want to, to keep your engine bay cool and exhaust header hot.

04-18-2017, 10:28 AM	#198
kappa_md Drives: Yaris RS2 2012 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 20	TRD made a 4-1 header (exhaust manifold) for the Vitz 1NZ-FE.