i was planing to get a whole HyTech System..but now i need get a new cat to pass smog and a little short on cash..so this could be my budget system...
T1R Header (being put on after smog)


CarSound Cat #94106 (2.5", no O2 Bung, No "Air")


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Magnaflow 4" Round Muffler as an Resonator
#10426 (Aluminized Steel, 18" long)


or

Magnaflow 4" Round Muffler
#14416 (Stainless Steel, but only 14" long)


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Custom 2.5" Mendrel Bent Piping done by "Sweenies" (sp?) in Torrance recomended by InlineFour.

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Magnaflow Stainless Steel Muffler but im not sure wheither to get the
4 x 9" or the 5 x 8"

or the

body length of 11, 14, 18 or 24 inches (in guessing 14 or 18 inches)

or the

or (im guessing its the center/offset)

First do you guys approve?
and which specs should i get for each piece? Which ones would fit??

95 Acura Integra GSR with B20VTEC (PR3 Head)
iH8RICERZ Custom Spec P28

also, if i run lean with B16 spec chip, would i have a better chance of passing? Will ITR spec be ok?

Thanks for looking,
-10k

 

sometimes those performance cats will not pass smog, mainly cause it has a bigger opening and not enough backpressure to heat up the cat to work properly. just a warning cause it might work.

 

hmm..what about if i wrap it with thermal header wrap..??? or ceramic coat it..?

 

i would try it without, and if it doesnt pass. you will have to get it as hot as you can and let it idle for awhile before the smog.

 

thanks for the help Fobtions!

can anyone else help me with which muffler size to get..?

 

The smaller it is, the lighter it is and the better clearance you'll have between the bumper and the pass. LCA. I think my buddy has the 18 incher on there as well as a 30" Magnaflow resonator: sounds hellish .

 

..no body wants to recommend another header...??
thats not like H-T..usually people say "get ANR!! " and stuff like that... its been slow lately huh..? -Tech!

 

i think you should go with any 2.5 collectored header. it all depends on your budget, and whut finish you want.

 

either stainless steel or ceramic is fine with me..

does Comptech still sell their "Race Header"? ive looked on their site but cant seem to find it anymore... ive heard of a Honda-Tech Member buying one of these for a lot under retail (i think under $700) if anyone could help me out with a deal like that..thatll be great!!

 

I am wondering (an have been for a long time) if one could hook up a small air inlet into the cat. This inlet could be plugged off during "normal" use, but for tesing you could run an air tank or pump. The air going into the exhaust would lower emissions signifantly, and would definately fool the machine. I've not tried this yet as I've been lucky enough to have a pay off guy

 

one of brothers friends friend used to run a smog shop, he said that they used to put a rag over the sniffer to make the car pass smog..does this really work??? maybe if i stuff a rag a little deep in the muffler so that the tester doesnt see it..and hope it doesnt melt...maybe..?

 

yeah...my friend use to run a guted cat and just stuffed some rags in there for the test and it worked for him.it passed anyways