Ok so the muffler on my '96 Civic has completely rusted out. So I am probably going 2 replace it with a performance exhaust. But I have a couple problems. Number one. No one sells headers for a DX right? So that means I have get a header for a VTEC model which means replacing the stock catalytic converter with different one. But what do I do about the O2 sensors? I also don't want the typical Civic fart cannon mufflers so are there any ideas on less daft looking and sounding mufflers? Or should I just get a custom cat-back exhaust put on?
I'd probably just go custom. Any decent muffler shop can weld up something from a generic muffler and tubing for a couple of hundred bucks.
Like billy3esq said.
Have a shop fabricate a "cat back system". That way you don't have to worry about screwing around with a header, the cataytic converter or O2 sensor.
Nashco
SuperDork
2/12/09 4:06 p.m.
Is the engine modded in any other sense? It seems to me that if the engine isn't modded and you're not doing anything right away, a stock system is the way to go. You can get stock replacements for chump change and you're not going to see any significant gains with a stock DX engine and aftermarket exhaust, IMO.
Bryce
gamby
SuperDork
2/12/09 4:37 p.m.
I thought a DX header/cat combo was the same as the EX header/cat combo. Don't quote me on that, though.
As for a muffler, this is odd and neat:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GReddy-DT-Muffler-Exhaust-EM1-Honda-Civic-Si-Coupe_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ200252009952QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
In terms of Si's the 99-00 sedan and coupe take the same exhaust (my 99 Si's Mugen Twin Loop is technically for a 4-door). I'm also almost positive the 96 would be the same as that 99-00.
Just a thought...
gamby
SuperDork
2/12/09 4:46 p.m.
BTW--the 5hp you'll get from a header is basically pointless.
I'd sooner put that money toward Koni yellows (along w/ some good springs), where you'll feel a massive difference, as opposed to "yeah, I guess it feels a little faster...
I am slowly preparing it for Street Prepared. So I am planning on intake and Hondata at some point.
