New 05 SI owner dumb questions post
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New 05 SI owner dumb questions post
Hey all, just came home with a new 05 SI!!!!!!!!! 
My first new car was a 85 CRX SI, so 20 years later got my second honda.
First question is whats some reputable online parts vendors with exhaust, and interior parts? (Like the sound my Borla exhaust had on my Miata [traded it for the SI], but it doesn't look like Borla has a cat-back for the SI?)
Second question (proably shoud have been the first question) is I thought the 05 SI had a K20A3 motor, so what is a "Civic EP3"? Or asked another way, is this the right forum to ask 05 SI questions?
Thanks all
Jerry
My first new car was a 85 CRX SI, so 20 years later got my second honda.
First question is whats some reputable online parts vendors with exhaust, and interior parts? (Like the sound my Borla exhaust had on my Miata [traded it for the SI], but it doesn't look like Borla has a cat-back for the SI?)
Second question (proably shoud have been the first question) is I thought the 05 SI had a K20A3 motor, so what is a "Civic EP3"? Or asked another way, is this the right forum to ask 05 SI questions?
Thanks all
Jerry
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Re: New 05 SI owner dumb questions post (jah1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jah1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey all, just came home with a new 05 SI!!!!!!!!!
My first new car was a 85 CRX SI, so 20 years later got my second honda.
First question is whats some reputable online parts vendors with exhaust, and interior parts? (Like the sound my Borla exhaust had on my Miata [traded it for the SI], but it doesn't look like Borla has a cat-back for the SI?)
Second question (proably shoud have been the first question) is I thought the 05 SI had a K20A3 motor, so what is a "Civic EP3"? Or asked another way, is this the right forum to ask 05 SI questions?
Thanks all
Jerry</TD></TR></TABLE>
EP3 is the chassis code for '02+ civic hatchbacks, so this is the right forum for you. Most Honda guys refer to their body style with this code. For example, my '03 RSX-S is a DC5. And your EP3 does have a K20A3. Try http://www.modacar.com or http://www.jhpusa.com or http://www.optauto.com
My first new car was a 85 CRX SI, so 20 years later got my second honda.
First question is whats some reputable online parts vendors with exhaust, and interior parts? (Like the sound my Borla exhaust had on my Miata [traded it for the SI], but it doesn't look like Borla has a cat-back for the SI?)
Second question (proably shoud have been the first question) is I thought the 05 SI had a K20A3 motor, so what is a "Civic EP3"? Or asked another way, is this the right forum to ask 05 SI questions?
Thanks all
Jerry</TD></TR></TABLE>
EP3 is the chassis code for '02+ civic hatchbacks, so this is the right forum for you. Most Honda guys refer to their body style with this code. For example, my '03 RSX-S is a DC5. And your EP3 does have a K20A3. Try http://www.modacar.com or http://www.jhpusa.com or http://www.optauto.com
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Re: (lessthndan)
The only Borla cat-bak system is for an 01-02 SI (PN140047), checked with Borla, they said it had been discontinued 
A local dealer verified it with there supplier 
Further digging around on the Borla site revealed they did show this system on clearance
But will a cat-bak system for a 01-02 SI fit a 05 SI??? Borla said the likely issue would be how the brake lines are routed.
Again, thanks for all the replies
Later
Jerry
Modified by jah1 at 2:30 PM 3/22/2005
A local dealer verified it with there supplier Further digging around on the Borla site revealed they did show this system on clearance
But will a cat-bak system for a 01-02 SI fit a 05 SI??? Borla said the likely issue would be how the brake lines are routed.Again, thanks for all the replies
Later
Jerry
Modified by jah1 at 2:30 PM 3/22/2005
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Thanks, how does it sound on the highway at around 4K RPM? Had a borla on a Miata, and sounded great, but after a hour at a steady 80MPH it got kinda old. But that was on a convertible. The one at NOPI is the same one I am looking at so guess it fit the 04 fine?
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