So I'm thinking about getting this exhaust system.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-MUFFLER-TI...4e09c5&vxp=mtr

Not new to modifying cars but new to Preludes. My main concerns, can I keep my factory air conditioning and power steering (and other accessories) with this kit?

I understand a pipe is a pipe is a pipe and this is a particularly cheap one. It's just for something fun to do with my DD.


As it should show in the ebay listing, I have a '99 base model Prelude.

 

If your exhaust is all rusted to ****, a $200 set up would look better and work. It will change the sound, and maybe a hand full more HP "'nothing really noticeable".

That header is basically a shinier fancy stock replacement, it wont add any real HP gains. Most 2.5" manifolds have a choke point at the collector, search collector mod. You need a legit performance header for HP increase.

If your manifold is still in decent shape, and you are going for a better sound. The best bang for your buck would be to buy a cheap ebay cat back system. Cut off the muffler and replace with say a vibrant, ,magnaflow, or borrla muffler instead. Toss the small crappy resonator for a big glass-pack, or use another muffler as a inline resonator.

dont get a test pipe, if you must replace get a high-flow, they cut raspyness like stock cats, and helps you pass smog.

Your car will sound 100% better then that ebay exhaust, for almost the same price depending on what and where you buy.