I got the ex swap in with the header and everything, i need to put on the ex cat next...what exhaust is easier to install?

should I get the ex stock exhuast off a coupe?

would their be any cutting of the exhaust to expect or what? please provide me with some input no so sure what is the easiest route to take

 

help peeps

 

perty please?

 

get the 3dr hatch back exhaust.

 

ok, but why? is there any cutting cause i know there has to be the cat is different on the stock hatch...please be more elaborate

 

youre gonna have to cut either way. the stock exhaust system on all the hatches had the cat on the exhaust manifold. there are no aftermarket exhaust systems for the hatch that will accommodate an ex/si cat. the ex exhuast will be too long for the hatch. a good muffler shop can fix that for you failry cheap.

 

ok..... so i just did a similar swap. I have a DX hatch with an EX swap (d16y8)

so when i pulled the swap, i took the entire exhaust system as well. Here's what i found:

1. the Coupe exhaust from header-to-axle is exactly the same length.
2. the Coupe exhaust from the axle-to-tip is about 3 inches longer than the Hatch.... this may be usable if taken to an exhaust shop for some cutting and welding..

So I am currently using the mid section from the EX Coupe and the tail section that was on my hatch to begin with.

So it all depends on what you need, i needed the cat on the coupe stuff, so i am running that along with a header, this way i stay legal. Hope this helps

 

if u have a hatch get the EG exhaust...the one with the z6 in it


Modified by ceezo70 at 12:00 PM 11/7/2008

 

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Ummm... That would be an excellent solution, IF an EX hatch existed.

 

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Ummm... That would be an excellent solution, IF an EX hatch existed.</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol...... x2

 

Quote, originally posted by ceezo70 »
if u have a hatch get the EG exhaust...the one with the z6 in it


Modified by ceezo70 at 12:00 PM 11/7/2008
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yea um no........and good info on using the mid piping from the ex so use the piping from the ex and get the axleback from a hatch?

go ahead and set it straight im trying to understand

 

why dont u just get one from a speed shop have them custum fit it for ur car and then ull be all set and have them weld in a cat and it would prolly be cheaper than findin a stock honda exhaust

 

speed shop...definately not.....if you review my thread im looking for the following.....the ex header is on and im going to put the ex cat on...... i needed to know after the ex cat what piping would be best since not every bottom of the car is the same

one person said use ex mid piping with hatch axleback if i understood right....is that true does it all bolt up that easy cause if it does its wonderful

 

i still dont understand y u can just have some one with a pipe bender bend u the piping and then u could put on a factory muffler or an aftermarket one... y go threw the hassel of tryin to make somethin fit that isnt suppose to be there when u can get somethin that will fit perfectly and look good as well

 

not spending ridiculous amounts of someone to bend new piping and that crap, my pockets arent deep for that right now, just i need to get an exhaust on.... ex header, ex cat, now all i need is someone to help me out with what piping is the easiest to use and also from the axle back

 

seriously?? read the thread before posting...

This is what I did on my hatch:

1. used a 4-2-1 header that was made for an EX Coupe
2. used the stock mid pipe that was removed from an EX Coupe
*this is the exact same length as the DX mid pipe, yet has the ex cat after the header.
3. used the axle back from my DX Hatch
*the one i used was not Honda OEM, but i am sure that it has the exact same dimensions and fitment as OEM.
4. used OEM gaskets for exhaust manifold, front collector, and rear collector.

I had these parts readily available to me, so that is why i used them this way.. I have had ZERO issues with the fitment of this setup....... so i think that it would be safe to say that you can make this work with little effort.

hopefully this sets the story straight for ya

 

thank you very very much....that is exactly what i was looking for

not the tool who just says bring it to a speed shop

 

no problem.... let us know how the install goes!

 

i will im getting the parts in as soon as people from here and b20 get back to me