Catback Exhaust - **Newbie Idiot Alert**

ATFHonda · 03-02-2009

Greetings! I will preface this by saying I am a newbie to the board, and have your Dad's 1997 Honda Civic LX 4DR. It's cool, runs nice, bought from original owner, etc.. No mods, or anything overly exciting... Anyway, I need a catback exhaust. Since it is my understanding that most of the parts are Canadian, everytime I need something, it costs me twice what I expect.. Alternator $300 and now catback exhaust for $570.

So I wandered onto Ebay, and I see different systems that will "fit" my car for a fraction of the cost I was told. Heck, if I can order one of the Ebay ones, a friend of mine can install it no problem. Thing is, I don't want to order one for $68, $118, or $138 (latter two free shipping) if it is not going to work. I feel like

What do I need to look for? They all say they will fit a Civic, LX, 92-00 - that fits the bill to say the least. Fitting are all good? I just want to make sure if I order it, that it will work. And of course, they are all no returns, yada, yada...

Is this because I am eliminating the middle-man? Or am I Mr. Stupid and tossing away $138? It seems too good.

Anyway, thanks in advance, and I apologize for the rookie question if that is how it comes across. I just want my exhaust replaced, without having to give up a kidney in the process.

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TRIZ · 03-02-2009

The ebay ones are a gamble. They arent anything fancy, hell, they arent even engineered. They are just pipes that fit together that should fit on your car. Emphasis on should. If you want a real exahust go with one of the brand name ones, or take your chances with the no-name ebay stuff. Btw, the prices you quoted for those two parts sound correct for brand name parts.

ATFHonda · 03-02-2009

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Originally Posted by TRIZ

The ebay ones are a gamble. They arent anything fancy, hell, they arent even engineered. They are just pipes that fit together that should fit on your car. Emphasis on should. If you want a real exahust go with one of the brand name ones, or take your chances with the no-name ebay stuff. Btw, the prices you quoted for those two parts sound correct for brand name parts.

Firstly, thanks for the reply - I am truthfully lost with this and want to make sure that I at least get something that fits!

So it looks like the one for $118 - $138 might be a good gamble. That sounds fair. My fear is getting this box of pipes and finding out they are for a kid's swingset!

The one I am eyeing up is this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...AQ:MOTORS:1123

Thoughts? Is this worth the $118? I realize it is hard to look at pics and say "yes!! This is the one!!" but maybe the pic/description helps??

Thanks

lordhelmet · 03-02-2009

Remember those old folgers coffee cans? Save yourself some money. Cut a hole in the can. Weld it on over your stock exhaust tip and drill some holes in the stock muffler. viola! Your fried rice is done.

TRIZ · 03-02-2009

That looks pretty basic, no thrills or anything. I dont see any things that stand out that make it better over the competition, but I also dont see anything that stands out to say its not going to work, because it probably will.. just the quality wont be all there which you would get with a brand name exhaust. That silencer looks pretty gay too, good thing its removable.

ATFHonda · 03-03-2009

Cool, then I will order it - no thrills or whatnot is perfectly fine. Again, I was just looking to get something that will fit and work! As far as the silencer, that's fine - again, if the thing fits, I'll be silenced.