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I was told by the mechanic that I need a new exhaust manifold for my 2002 Civic DX with 144k on it. My exhaust manifold had cracked. The shop wanted $900 to install a Honda OEM part. They said I could leave it with the crack for a few thousand miles, but I should have it fixed soon.

I was thinking of buying the part and installing it myself. I found two choices online.

http://www.am-autoparts.com/AM/Exhau...2/AM-17307335/

The link above is $352 shipped.

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...OLD+%28SOHC%29

I found a Honda OEM for $517.

Should I go with the aftermarket part or is it worth it to get the OEM part? I'd like to get 200k or more out of this car.

 
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You should just do an ex exhaust swap. Find a used ex downpipe, and get an ex header, and take it to a muffler shop to install a connector between the downpipe and the rest of your exhaust.

 
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Would that be cheaper? Are there any other advantages?

 
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if you can afford it, convert to the EX exhaust system with an aftermarket header like the dc sports. the stock ones crack because of the heatshields.

 
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or just buy lx/dx headers that would save you alot of money

 
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yea if you dont have smog requirement, get kamikaze LX header (no cat)

 
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coulda helped you out a few months ago, I sold my factory DX exhaust mani for $50. I could barely give that away.....

 
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im in the process of doing an ex exhaust swap. i have a skunk2 catback sitting on my couch. if i get the megan ex header and megan ex downpipe will it all bolt right up?? its all 2.25 inch piping i think.

 
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you need the ex cat too

 
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wont the megan downpipe replace that? i dont live in ca so im not too worried bout a cat

 
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i have a 02 civic lx with a ex dc header. is that a good choice of brand or is there somthing better i should try.

 
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dc headers are basically what 95% of people who upgrade their headers go for. why wouldnt it be a good choice of brand? i say go for it.

 
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do you care about the air you breath?