Exhaust

[preludewoah]

thanks alot for answers

[Zdster]

A couple of links for you:
http://www.autoeducation.com/autoshop101/exhaust.htm

http://www.meineke.com/services/exhaust.asp

Now I believe when you buy the cat back exhaust it's up until the extension pipe? Correct. Up to the cat.

And if I was to get headers I'll need an aftermarket cat converter. Yes.

Now before I shop for parts I'm unsure of the sizes and all, what should I be aware of with the sizes? Why would I need to determine the size of the flang? This depends on the car and engine. If you go to big then you lose power and to small the exhaust 'bottle necks' and has trouble getting out = lose power

Where abouts is the silencer located? As I'm aware that removing the silencer will make the exhaust have a louder tone. The silencer (also known as a hotdog/resonator etc) usually sits between the cat and the muffler. If you remove it the exhaust will be louder but also raspier (gets a tin can sort of sound).

B-Pipe? Where and what it does? B-pipe is the commonly known as the section between the cat and the muffler.

Also guide me to the right direction of choosing the right exhaust/sizes/fitment/headers/additional parts. Currently looking to get Fujisubo RM01, and Toda or Xforce headers (depending on funds) These can be found through the traders on this forum (try EgSi - Trav) or one of the other vendors and there are a range of shops who can also source these parts. Depending on where you are located somone should be able to suggest a shop to install everything as well.

[Zdster]

By the way, the second link I posted is more like what our Honda's run. They dont tend to have a resonator after the muffler. It is usually:

Headers --> cat --> resonator --> muffler --> exhaust tip.

[preludewoah]

So the B-Pipe is also known as the extension pipe?


As I'm buying the headers/after market hi-flo cat convertor/catback exhaust
Should I be aware of the sizes when they bolt on together.

[haiz]

As I'm buying the headers/after market hi-flo cat convertor/catback exhaust
Should I be aware of the sizes when they bolt on together.

Yes, you should be aware of the sizes with all piping, but most of the time they will fit or can be modified to fit by a specialist (exhaust shop)

[BiLL|z0r]

Yes you should but I have heard of people putting 3" cats on 2 1/4" piping. Please explain?

[DLO01]

To get the most out of your exhaust, the 'same diameter piping' should be used all the way through the system, including cat, muffler, etc. Variations in diameter causes turbulance and therefore resistance. :thumbsup:

[Zdster]

So the B-Pipe is also known as the extension pipe?


As I'm buying the headers/after market hi-flo cat convertor/catback exhaust
Should I be aware of the sizes when they bolt on together.

Yes, from the diagram, b-pipe is the same as the extension pipe - although I have never heard anyone use the term 'extension pipe' before.

Yes, I would be aware of the sizes. As others have mentioned you dont want to fluctuate to much from one to the other (although I am running 1/4" larger cat as I was told and now believe that the cats can be a bit bigger without negative effects).

[TheSaint]

say if i bought a mugen twin-loop... than some toda headers.. than some sort of hi-flo cat... (brands are just for example... i do like them tho)

would it matter if i bought them and installed them in that order... or any other order? any flange conflicts etc?

[BiLL|z0r]

I believe start from the rear forwards, but you'll find the headers give the biggest gain. The reason you wouldn't start with headers though is any gain would be lost with a stock exhaust. Correct me if I'm wrong.