Header day! Didn't ever pay attention, I didn't realize the JDM 205 doesn't have the "oil cooler, that's actually an oil heater" sweet! Planned on ditching it anyways so that's easier for me :P

side by side (OEM missing headshields for removal)

all buttoned up


Yes, you lose the rumble. still sounds like a Boxer at below 5k, and above that, it sounds mean! it drives nicer, blip downshifts don't stumble and feels overall happier and so smooth closer to redline. overall I'm so happy with it, best thing I've done engine wise so far