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the oem cat is too big if you chuck in the headers. it has to be modified. you should save enough money for the header/cat and catback at the same time so it can all be done in the one go. less cost for labour and less headaches if u run into problems like i did.
Exhaust shop should be able to do it for 300 - 350. That includes the price of the cat used. I'll be getting it done next time I'm down. Just make sure whoever you go through, that they don't touch your header or catback. Only the cat.
Sorry that price is for modifying the cat and welding appropriate flanges. Not sure on cost of installation of header/cat.
Price is an estimate btw.
I'm just wondering what oils/fluids you guys are using. Engine and transmission. Any recommendations, particularly with engine oils?
For engine oil i use Valvoline Synpower 10w40, cause I get good deals on it.
Transmission oil, i only stick to Honda MTF, any other and the gears act funny (grinding, lockouts, notchy)...
has anyone had their alternator bearings replaced?
if so, where did you source the bearings?
I was previously using Castrol Edge 5w30, which was really good. I can no longer get 20% off at Autobarn (All my photocopied/fake entertainment book vouchers have all expired). So I'm currently using the Calibre 5w30 Full Synthetic from Supercheap, good oil for the price and handy if you burn through your oil, as you get 5.5ltrs in a bottle. Doesn't run as smooth as the Castrol, but I don't mind it and it is a lot cheaper. I'll be reverting back to the Castrol oil for track days though.Quote:
Originally Posted by patto
+1 for Honda MTF.
Been using Royal Purp 10w40 and Honda MTF3
with a price like that you may aswell get the high flow cat and a defouler installed instead of just modifying the OEM cat (defeats the purpose of getting headers...)Quote:
Originally Posted by brody
I meant aftermarket hi flow which is why the price is what it is (hi flow cat being $200). Yes oem would be a waste of time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikeyy168
Ok, so finally got start my car up today after it being on jacks for 2 and a bit months, (Changed clutch/Flywheel and radiator but ran into some problems) and it wasn't what i was hoping at all.
- Revs are surging when car is warm (Yes I am aware of preivous posts, and from other forums). Continues when your driving (Took it for a drive as some people have said to take it for a drive, just to see if anything as blocked the throttle bottle from opening/closing properly.
- Second Gear isnt working.
Transmission fluid is topped up. Coolant was obviously just changed. Cant see of any hoses that are disconnected to cause vacuum leak.
Any suggestions for both issues?
Cheers guys
BTW my experience with mishimoto was far from what I expected.
Don't know about second gear but with the surge its possible that you need to bleed the system of air. So you need to take the radiator cap off and run the car for an hour or so so that all the air is pushed out of the systemQuote:
Originally Posted by brody