Im tryin to install my new integra type r jdm header on my b16. Im tryin to use the stock cat cus the high flow cat i bought doesnt fit. Does the header sound nice on it cus right now with the cat not connected to the exhaust piping it sounds like a lawnmower. I need help fast


Modified by DM95eg at 9:20 AM 6/18/2005

 

has anyone heard what the ITR header sounds like on a b16 with stock cat??? I really want to know if it sounds good or im sellin it

 

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http://elit3.com/upload/103_0342.AVI with test pipe.

 

damn im at work so i cant view it...later though

 

is it the header with the 2.5inch collector?

 

anyone have one with a stock cat

 

Don't use a stock cat. You have a good chance of blowing it out. Plus the 2.5" collector going into a stock cat with I'm guessing 2" collector or possibly less is a REAL bottleneck. I have a JDM ITR header on my B16 w/ a 3" CATCO cat. It BLEW me away how nice it sounded once I got it put on. Don't go stock with the cat, you may regret it later.

 

I've got one with a stock cat and its a bottleneck. I still trapped 4mph higher and dropped 2-10ths off my 1/4 mile time with it

 

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Maybe it could have been better with a high-flow cat? A header will make more power yes, but why not "clear" it breathing passages totally? I'm not saying run open header though...just my 2cents.

 

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Maybe it could have been better with a high-flow cat? A header will make more power yes, but why not "clear" it breathing passages totally? I'm not saying run open header though...just my 2cents.</TD></TR></TABLE>

high flow cats sound like ***. Id rather sacrifice 5 hp to make it not sound like a goddamn lawnmower. If anyone can prove me wrong do it cus im satisfied with the sound of an ex cat on my stock b16 exhaust manifold


Modified by DM95eg at 9:22 AM 6/18/2005

 

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do people really not use the ITR header or is no one caring?

 

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Everyone's idea of "nice" is going to be different. Of course it sounds obnoxious right now, as there's no cat or muffler connect to it. An OEM or mild aftermarket header is not going to have a huge impact on the exhaust note, although it may increase sound slightly. But it definitely won't sound like a lawnmower once you have the piping connected correctly.

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high flow cats sound like ***. Id rather sacrifice 5 hp to make it not sound like a goddamn lawnmower. If anyone can prove me wrong do it cus im satisfied with the sound of an ex cat on my stock b16 exhaust manifold
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Are you referring to a high flow cat, or a test pipe? Test pipes will increase the exhaust note, and usually create a very hollow, raspy sound.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DM95eg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do people really not use the ITR header or is no one caring?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Most people don't concern themselves with the slight sound change, as compared to the more important subject: how much power it's going to allow.

 

thanks for the reassurance. Im heading up to CNS in Frederick to pick up the 2.25 flange and gasket and this weekend my friend is going to weld it on to the cat for me

 

. I didn't have a negative effect when I put my 3" CATCO on. I liked the sound. I noticed that exhaust without a cat or minus a resonator are the most annoying. I don't get a lawnmower sound...mine has a nice deep throaty growl. When VTEC hits it gets really loud. I like it loud though.