1995 Honda Civic Exhaust Replacement

ALLENR

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I have a 1995 Honda Civic DX Sedan 1.5L.

My exhaust rusted off where it connects to the catalytic converter and continued to rust around the muffler. Instead of going with and paying the steep price for a plain OEM exhaust i wanted to go with an aftermarket stainless steel replacement.

Now I'm going to replace the converter and the exhaust. The new exhaust is a 2.5" which is larger than stock. is there anything I need to do other than just swap all the parts? The new exhaust is a direct bolt on. It comes with everything needed but now I'm wondering how it'll replace the smaller OEM without any further adjustments.

Feb 16, 2007 at 1:06 PM

BRUCE HUNT

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As long as the system components, ie the convertor, resonator and muffler are rated for the vehicle as a replacement I would think you would be fine. Make sure that the heat shields are tight before putting on the new pipe. Don't want any rattling and they are easier to work with without the pipe in the way.

Feb 16, 2007 at 6:11 PM

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A direct bolt-on swap is fine if the catalytic converter, resonator, and muffler are rated as replacements for this Civic. Secure the heat shields before installing the new pipe to prevent rattling.

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The owner of a 1995 Honda Civic has exhaust rust at the catalytic converter connection and around the muffler and plans to install a larger 2.5-inch stainless aftermarket system with a new converter. The expert says the direct swap should be fine if the converter, resonator, and muffler are rated for the vehicle, and advises tightening the heat shields before installing the pipe.

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