Hey everyone,
I know alot of you have asked about a new header for the RA. While the stock header is ok, it could be improved. If we want to get an NA ralliart in the 13's, this is needed!

So, I have talked to Marco from BilletDesign.com in Pompano Beach, FL and he is considering the project. Not only is he considering it, but he has also already discused mass-production of this exact header through another very reputable vendor (Megan Racing).

The problem is that Marco would have to pay for the initial fabrication out of his pocket in order get a prototype to the manufacturing vendor. This would cost him over $1000. His incentive is that he would have exclusive distribution rights for the first several months. But, the risk is demand : if there is not enough demand now, its just not worth the initial investment since the incentive is limited by time. So, I am looking to see who all would be seriously interested in purchasing a new polished and ported header.

As an added bonus for us RA owners, Marco is also interested in having a street-legal downpipe produced, possibly at the same time. Its pretty easy to see that this a weak point. Just look down in front of your engine bay and see how it almost kinks! This would not eliminate the cat, but may require some welding to attach. I have to bring the car back to get it on the lift. If all goes well, some intake work and electronics may also be in the works!

So, if the header were sold for ~$350, and the downpipe for ~$200, who all would be interested in the header? The DP? Both? Neither? These prices are not set in stone, but should be ball park guesses (by me). If you are interested, please PM me your name and phone number so I can get a list for Marco.

To see his other works, check out:
http://www.billetdesign.com/fabheaders.htm
and
http://www.billetdesign.com/evo.htm

thx!

 

isnt rrm working on one? not a ra guy just thought i read they had a good one comin out

 

not that i know of at this time. They have other priorities, like the turbo, which is probably enough to keep there hands full! We are still waiting on those new pics, rock

 

k, I am gonna stop by the shop soon, hopefully by this weekend to get some other stuff done. While there, we will see what materials are need to get and draft a timeline.

While I'm there, any other parts anyone wants me to ask about? I'm thinking about lightening more rotating mass. and maybe some slip pulleys. anything else you guys are waiting for?

 

I'm interested in these headers. I got the the RRM downpipe and I love it, but its going to be a while till I can get $350. I will let you know when I get the money.

 

Still in the works. I've been busy and so has Marco, but I am gonna touch back with him this weekend. Everyone is still interested, but its been hard to get much done the past month or so in south east FL. a new damn hurricane every week =]

 

alright blk-majik, just let me know when you and marco got the headers done. With the looks of those headers on his site, I know the RA headers are going to be bad ***.

 

um... lets see.. at 8$ an hour.. plus tax so abour 7.95 an hour or so.. maybe i can get that cash by.. say.. next month.. but i guess it don't help that i'm not working anymore. I'd be interested if i could get the cash but i can't ...

 

I was looking at the intercoolers, and will you guys be like making a intercooler/intakes for the ralliart?

 

hanvt talked about it, but who needs an IC when there are very few turob applications for the RA yet? IF we get the headers out and they do well, i wouldnt be supprised to see a turbo header, as well. no idea what turbo(s) it would be compatable with, as i'm still a pretty big newb /w FI.

There are already a lot of intakes out there, by alot of companies that specialize in intakes or mitsu's. So, not much use adding another to the bunch. we'll see!

 

would these headers work with the RRM downpipe?

 

yup. will be made to bolt on to the stock exhaust. The RRM downpipe is made to bolt onto the stock header. In other words: same flange