Headers and Downpipe
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Headers and Downpipe
Ok so if i got a new headers and downpipe i dont need anything els right if iw as going to hookt his up to my 96 dx? I I have stock exhaust stytem on my car, but a new universal muffler. Just wondering if it will work with out me buying any other products.
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Re: Headers and Downpipe (DaRk"96"CiVic)
On the DX the catalytic converter is part of the header/exhaust manifold. Hence, if you buy an aftermarket header you will have to get a cat from an EX, Si, etc. Otherwise you'll run into check engine lights and problems passing smog.
So to answer your question, no.
So to answer your question, no.
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Re: Headers and Downpipe (DaRk"96"CiVic)
Does that stock exhaust have the catalytic converter in the header, or is it a seperate piece like the y8 exhaust? If so, get the new header, find a y8 b-pipe and cat, and just re-use your axleback, assuming the DX and EX axleback flanges are in the same spot.
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Re: Headers and Downpipe (DaRk"96"CiVic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jlacoy82 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Does that stock exhaust have the catalytic converter in the header, or is it a seperate piece like the y8 exhaust? If so, get the new header, find a y8 b-pipe and cat, and just re-use your axleback, assuming the DX and EX axleback flanges are in the same spot.
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The catalytic converter is part of the header. It's not a separate piece like it is with EX's/Si's. I think it's so the catalytic converter gets hotter and thus converts the gases more efficiently.
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The catalytic converter is part of the header. It's not a separate piece like it is with EX's/Si's. I think it's so the catalytic converter gets hotter and thus converts the gases more efficiently.
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Re: Headers and Downpipe (******)
We posted at the same time, otherwise I would have read that. 
I'd guess your most basic options are:
-Get a new header, get either a highflow cat or an EX/SI one, along with the EX/SI b-pipe, and keep your existing axleback.
-Get a new header, new highflow cat or EX/SI one, and a complete new catback exhaust
-Get a header and run w/o a cat (not sure if it will even line up, have no idea where the b-pipe flanges on the DX exhaust are). <-- Dont bother, please, for all of us if it is possible.
I'd guess your most basic options are:-Get a new header, get either a highflow cat or an EX/SI one, along with the EX/SI b-pipe, and keep your existing axleback.
-Get a new header, new highflow cat or EX/SI one, and a complete new catback exhaust
-Get a header and run w/o a cat (not sure if it will even line up, have no idea where the b-pipe flanges on the DX exhaust are). <-- Dont bother, please, for all of us if it is possible.
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Re: Headers and Downpipe (jlacoy82)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jlacoy82 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">We posted at the same time, otherwise I would have read that. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Sorry about that...I thought you were asking more questions.
Anyway, Dark96Civic, the man has listed your options for you. Good luck.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Sorry about that...I thought you were asking more questions.
Anyway, Dark96Civic, the man has listed your options for you. Good luck.
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