Just bought a used Mugen twin loop exhaust for DC2....My question is....will it bolt directly to my LS without modifications???? Tried searching but no luck....THanks in advance!!

 

it should. no harm in test fitting it.

 

Yes sir it will bolt right up. 94-01 Integra Axles Backs are the same. Good luck!!!

 

Ah, I love how they sound...

 

Gee..thanks guys for your quick response...will try to fit it in two days time..will let you know and will post pix of it after fitting!! Thanks again!!


Modified by LoNgHoRn at 4:49 AM 9/19/2007

 

It depends on where you obtained it. The JDM Mugen systems require the JDM catalytic converter, which is slightly larger at the outlet compared to USDM. If the system was imported and modified by King Motorsports, it should bolt up directly. It will be obvious if a new flange was installed in front of the resonator.

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What do you mean? It is quiet, just how I like it.

 

it came from a JDM ITR.....mine's a USDM LS......

 

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The three bolt holes for the catalytic converter are on a larger bolt circle than your USDM catalytic converter. You could grind them slightly towards the inside to make it fit. This will also result in a slight step in the pipe diameter. Perhaps you could order a custom flanged catalytic converter.

 

why does the cat matter? its just an axle-back right?

 

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The DC Integra twin loop exhaust was sold only as a cat-back. Some Civic models had axle back versions offered.

 

Aight bro.....will take note of all your advises....will let you know as soon as I installed it on my TEG.....and yes..it's and axle-back only....cheers!

 

it should

 

Plug and play.

 

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If you didn't get the mid-pipe, you will need one that matches the muffler inlet.

Like I said before, Mugen did not sell just the muffler for the DC2 Integra. However, shipping the midpipe from Japan is a royal hassle unless you have a cargo container.

 

what is the benefit oof this exhaust....i have apexi N1 , dunno how these two differ....

 

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Are you certain of this? I'm aware that "JDM-length" exhausts differ in overall length compared to their USDM counterparts (due to the shorter JDM cat), but this is the first time I'm reading about a different sized flange.

 

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Are you certain of this? I'm aware that "JDM-length" exhausts differ in overall length compared to their USDM counterparts (due to the shorter JDM cat), but this is the first time I'm reading about a different sized flange.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I am positive on this. I installed a Mugen twin loop from a JDM ITR on my '97 GSR. WHen I had a DC sports 4-2-1 and the stock catalytic converter, I had to modify the connection to the Mugen cat-back. Now that I have a JDM ITR catalytic converter, it is a direct fit. King Motorsports would reflange these exhaust systems to make them fit the USDM catalytic converters.

This all makes sense because the JDM ITR collectors are larger than the USDM as well.

 

Interesting. All of the 3-bolt flanges I've come across (even those with true 2.5" outlets) have used the same bolt pattern.

 

This is the only picture that I have of the JDM and USDM header/catalytic converter combinations. The heat shield on the JDM converter is covering the flange. You can still see that it is slightly larger.

 

I believe you, it's just a curious bit of information that I have never come across before.

 

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Post a pics of the MUGEN once you get it mounted up, Bro! SICK!

 

Mugen ........ its just soo nice

 

the axleback will....but jdm midpipes and usdm are different sizes

 

Meeeeeuuuuwww-jen!!!!





I did that just to get under the skin of some of yous!

 

axle back wont bolt on to ur stock LS, i had an axle back mugen on my car, and the flange is a 2.5 collector so bigger then stock. then got a stock ITR axle back, and had to get the flange re-done back to 2.5 collector