Catalytic Converter with Header?!?
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08-08-2013 | 09:43 PM
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if yours is currently 2.5 then get the 2.5 inlet the outlet is not relevant. like i said before the resonator is like pre-muffler designed to absorb high pitch frequencies like the rasping you hear on ricer cars that sound like a swarm of angry bees. if you currently have the stock resonator you mite not even need the vibrant one since the stock resonator does a good job itself. have the muffler installed and see if you like it then go from there. if you get the vibrant resonator get the ultra quite one Vibrant Performance ::. its basically like your stock resonator .there's plenty of room under there pull out your tape measure and find out. also you can find them cheaper from online vendors just make sure there certified vendors CorSport: Vibrant - 1146
Now my question is, what does the inlet actually mean? Newbie question lol. I know mine now is 2.5 size. Would it benefit if I went to a higher inlet? I feel like it's a stupid question but just want to understand it all for the future. I really appreciate the help bro, I really do.
Vibrant or HKS Hi Power muffler?
Last edited by AllenRulz; 08-08-2013 at 10:25 PM.
#12
08-09-2013 | 12:52 AM
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the inlet is the pipe on the muffler that attaches to your stock exhaust the area thats weldeed on your muffler now. so you want to match the pipe diameter of the inlet to your stock pipe. i wouldn't get the hks system because for your model year civic it doesn't come with there resonator so it won't sound much different then what you have now. if you notice the pics for the hks system the resonator they use is almost the same size as the vibrant muffler. Hi-Power Exhaust System at PRO Civic
also notice the fine print under 2001-2005 (Rear Section Only) .
also notice the fine print under 2001-2005 (Rear Section Only) .
Last edited by itburnswhenIP; 08-09-2013 at 12:56 AM.
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08-09-2013 | 06:34 AM
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the inlet is the pipe on the muffler that attaches to your stock exhaust the area thats weldeed on your muffler now. so you want to match the pipe diameter of the inlet to your stock pipe. i wouldn't get the hks system because for your model year civic it doesn't come with there resonator so it won't sound much different then what you have now. if you notice the pics for the hks system the resonator they use is almost the same size as the vibrant muffler. Hi-Power Exhaust System at PRO Civic
also notice the fine print under 2001-2005 (Rear Section Only) .
also notice the fine print under 2001-2005 (Rear Section Only) .
Last edited by AllenRulz; 08-09-2013 at 07:50 AM.
#14
08-09-2013 | 09:02 AM
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if you still have your stock resonator you probably won't need the vibrant one. just weld on the muffler and your good. the bottle version is for exhaust systems with limited space under the car. the ultra quite is almost identical to your stock resonator.
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08-09-2013 | 09:04 AM
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As far as I know, I should have the stock on. All that was done is that canister muffler I had welded on. Where is the resonator located? I can see if I still have one. Thank you for all the help dude.
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08-09-2013 | 02:41 PM
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08-09-2013 | 10:13 PM
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its part of the mid pipe directly before the muffler number #11 seen here.
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The Vendor site you gave me is awesome. Going to cost me exactly $220 with free shipping. You have been awesome dude with the help. Sent you a friend request if that's cool.
#18
08-10-2013 | 03:34 PM
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if you still have the stock resonator you won't need the vibrant ultra quite that's for people who replace there entire exhaust system and need a resonator. you'll be good with just the muffler. you'll just basically be replacing the resonator with the same resonator and paying the shop to do it which doesn't make much sense. yeah corsport is my favorite online shop i get most of my aftermarket parts from them including my full progress technology coilovers which aren't cheap there very reputable.
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08-10-2013 | 09:49 PM
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if you still have the stock resonator you won't need the vibrant ultra quite that's for people who replace there entire exhaust system and need a resonator. you'll be good with just the muffler. you'll just basically be replacing the resonator with the same resonator and paying the shop to do it which doesn't make much sense. yeah corsport is my favorite online shop i get most of my aftermarket parts from them including my full progress technology coilovers which aren't cheap there very reputable.