ScottM

for those looking for a cheap exhaust overhaul, there are several on Ebay, for CAT back, and manifold back systems ranging well under $200US. The systems are stainless, and usually 16 guage metal. Delivery is prompt, BUT the system I bought does not fit my Civic, and even without mods cost close to $300 to have a shop install it. The "high flow CAT" they include is junk, and caused my downstream 02 sensor to engine light to come on. Even with my OBD11 scope turing the light off, and erasing the codes, the light comes back on as soon as the car is warm. On-line research looks like there are some dubious fixes for this, but most apt I will need to get a proper CAT and have it professionally fitted. Bottom line - don't buy this product, get a shop to custom install and add a proper CAT and you won't have the problems.

MindBomber

Good post man!

Ebay exhausts are really iffy quality wise, sometimes they're fit alright and sometimes not at all. It's a $200 gamble, a welded up magnaflow is the best budget option IMO.