mine just came in and would like to get this done today but i would like to read on it before i get underthere?

 

really didn't think anyone needed a write up but.. i just hung it till' it looked right, bolted it up and BAM!

 

Clearly you've never even looked under the car if you're asking this....

 

..also IF you're working on it yourself, have somebody with you 'cause you don't sound safe. lol

 

this is my first car and i'm learning? how can i tell if i need new catalyic converter?

 

it is just a bolt on type thing, unless you got a universal one with which you will have to get it welded on. gl be safe and use jack stands.

 

Never heard of a universal cat-back.

 

its a tenrai looks like a direct fit to me yeah i have a friend helping me i just wanted to know what i was doing before i did it is all

 

All you do is unbolt it at the exhaust manifold, take of the rubber hangars, slide it out from underneath the car, slide new one in put the hangars on it, bolt it up... done...
So easy.

 

It's pretty simple if it's the right year then it should bolt on to stock bolt locations not that hard to do

 

Unhook the rubber hangers starting from the rear of the car. Unhook the o2 sensor wires that goto the catalytic converter(should be grey connectors that unclip). Unbolt the original/existing exhaust system from rear forward. This will give you an easier time getting to the top bolt on the catalytic converter(assuming it is under the car, and not a header located catalytic converter found on some civics). Then you should have just the catalytic converter and nothing after it. Layout the new piping and start hanging it with oem rubber hangers. Bolt up after all is setup making sure to use gaskets.

Catalytic converter is bad when you don't pass smog anymore, or the inside of it jiggles around like a small bouncy ball. That means the catalyst inside is toast and time to replace.

Goodluck on the install.

 

Please use jackstands!! Eveything else is straight foward. Good luck buddy.

 

the catlyic converter will conect to my catback no? nvm answered my own question

but my tenrai only came with 3 pieces am i suppose to use the stock downpipe? won't that effectanything

 

what would the round metal gasket thingy on the downpipe be called ?

 

Exhaust Donut?

 

http://www.autozone.com/R,3296044/ve...ductDetail.htm

is what i need and autozone dont have any and i don't know what this parts called to check advance or checkers

the ones i see don't seem as thick as the one i took off the only one i found is the one above

 

Try honda, or go to an exhaust shop.

 

You mean the stock one between exh. mani and downpipe or the end of your downpipe that looks like a donut?

one in between is usually called metal ring gasket and the donut looking one is.. well, I call it the donut gasket.

You can either get them from any auto-parts store or Honda dealer. Have the part(s)with you and show them.

 

You gotta learn to search meng,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DONUT...Q5fAccessories

 

ebay don't help me when i want it done now and yeah i called everywhere but a honda place

but yeah its the donut gasket that goes from the down pipe to catty i need 2 of them they look in bad shape maybe i can make due with the ones i got and rv seal them or something

 

ugh seriously what is this thing really called?

 

call Honda and say you need a "donut gasket" for the downpipe!!