EM1 exhaust problem
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EM1 exhaust problem
I have a 1999 Civic Si with an aftermarket exhaust of an unknown brand (previous owner installed it). The day I bought the car and brought it home, there was a dark grey metallic fiber hanging out of the exhaust pipe that kinda resembled hair. I pulled some out then took a long stick and pushed the excess back into the muffler. The car was a little bit louder, but I experienced no driveability issues and didn't have the problem again. Recently (9 or so months later) I noticed when I rev the car high enough to engage VTEC, after my drive there's a tiny bit of this hair stuff sticking to my bumper. Any ideas what this could be and how to go about fixing it?
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FTFY.
The fiberglass/metallic muffler packing is falling out. More than likely if there are no distinguishing markings of a manufacturer its cheap Chinese junk...which never lasts like people think it will. Poor craftsmanship is allowing it to fall apart.
The fiberglass/metallic muffler packing is falling out. More than likely if there are no distinguishing markings of a manufacturer its cheap Chinese junk...which never lasts like people think it will. Poor craftsmanship is allowing it to fall apart.
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Re: EM1 exhaust problem
Yeah the previous owner said the stock exhaust was trashed. Not sure what the deal is with this one. Is there a possible way to fix this or would you recommend a new exhaust?
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Is the muffler section of the exhaust system and "axle-back" portion? If so you can get away w/ just getting an axle-back to match up to it. It will save you some $$$ and you should be able to buy a quality muffler that will last/sound decent.
Or get an axle back made. Your call.
Or get an axle back made. Your call.
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Is the muffler section of the exhaust system and "axle-back" portion? If so you can get away w/ just getting an axle-back to match up to it. It will save you some $$$ and you should be able to buy a quality muffler that will last/sound decent.
Or get an axle back made. Your call.
Or get an axle back made. Your call.
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