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Skunk2 Alpha Series Header for Honda D16 Engines
Unlock the hidden power in your single-cam with the Skunk2 Alpha Series Header for Honda D16 engines—an R&D-driven upgrade born from the same technology that propels Skunk2’s professional road-race and drag cars. Engineered specifically for 1988-2000 Civics, 1988-1991 CRXs, 1993-1997 Del Sols, and Canadian-market Acura ELs, this 4-2-1 Tri-Y header turns every on-ramp into a showcase of crisp throttle response and fatter mid-range torque.
Why it hits harder than generic “stainless” headers:
- Equal-length, stepped primaries (1.5"→1.625") accelerate exhaust velocity, adding up to double-digit gains throughout the rev range on both VTEC and non-VTEC D-series mills.
- Race-bred 2.5" true-merged collector with a formed spike smooths flow into your cat-back, eliminating the turbulence that robs horsepower.
- TIG-welded 304 stainless steel laughs at road salt and track heat cycles, so welds stay beautiful and cracks stay nonexistent.
- Dual O2 bungs—one OEM-position, one aftermarket—simplify wideband installs or data logging.
- Generous ground clearance means lowered Hondas stay scrape-free.
- Perfect fit with Kraftwerks D-Series Supercharger Kit or any stock-location turbo down the road.
Track-day only? Yes—the Alpha Series omits restrictive factory cats for maximum flow, making it the go-to choice for racers who want affordable, dyno-proven performance without gambling on no-name parts.
What’s in the box:
- Pre-assembled header
- Donut gasket
- Weld-on 2.5" exhaust flange
- Hardware
- Detailed instructions
Just bolt up, fire up, and feel the crisp, VTEC-like surge—even if your D16 never had it.
Installation Snapshot:
- Intermediate wrench; 1.5–2 hrs
- Gasket, flange & all bolts included
- No tune or chassis cutting required—bolt-on and go.