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Old May 16, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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ok i have a 97 ex. my catalytic converter broke off and i need it fixed. but i think its pointless to pay 100 or so in welds or 150 for a new converter. Since by the end of the summer i was plannin on buying a new exhaust system. The problem is, i kidna need the problem fixed nowish, and i only have about 2-300 dollars to work with...and i was wondering, any decent cat back exhausts in that price range. lookin for one that will last quite a while, and i would prefer one thats not mega loud, but decently quite and low sounding. any ideas anyone? my goal was the apexi WS2, but i cant find it under 400.
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Old May 16, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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Just buy a test pipe now and get exhaust later. Or charge it all. You will need a test pipe unless you plan on keeping your cat with new exhaust. Hence catback. Its from the cat to the back of the car.
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Old May 16, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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http://www.racepages.com/products/?N...294967259+2495
found this. i like the sound. and its low price. and highflyinghonda. my catalytic converter is broken in half right inbetween the gasket and the converter. if i bought that would it solve my problem?
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Old May 16, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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eh, eitherway im still going to need to buy a catalytic converter arnt i?

its broke right here
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Old May 16, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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It depends on whether the kit come with a teste pipe or not. Most dont and a test pipe replaces your so its all straight through so you wouldnt need a new cat.
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Old May 16, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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Err, you can't just throw a test pipe on and call it a day, you'll get a CEL.

Yes, you need a catalytic converter either way.

I recommend the Magnaflow 22628 direct-fit high flow catalytic converter.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku


A catback exhaust made for a 96-00 EX Civic is not going to come with a test pipe anyway.
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