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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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naw, it's okay dude. Seems like I got on his bad side or something. Anyways, to answer your question, Tannabe is nice. It's about the same as the Greddy EVO2 that he has.

Also, considering the catalytic converter that you're buying, make sure you get a good one (ie: magnaflow's AKA Car-sound) Ebay's generics are like hit or miss. I've had bad experience with them (where the item is only 2" piping instead of 2.5" like described). So if you're looking to get one from ebay, make sure it's something good like a car-sound cat or that sort, not something nice looking and generic.

If you're getting 2.5" in/outlet, make sure you have a matching header (2.5" outlet) and a matching catback with 2.5" piping also. Or else the performance will not be good, infact, could be worsen.

If you plan to spend some money into good parts with just bolt ons - AKA direct replacement then get something that's already premade for the vehicle directly from places like nopionline.com or magnaflow.com. My recommendation is:
1. DC Sport Ceramic Header
2. Magnaflow (AKA car-sound) catalytic converter that made specificly for your car
3. Any of the catback I listed on my first reply.

You can go custom for addition gains and performance that requires some fabrication (which any muffler shop or welder can do it for you at a decent price) then get:

1. Kamikaze 4-1 header from bigjoshracing.com (call them to specify that you want a 2.5" collector for the header. While you're at it, get an addition set of gasket for only 10 bucks extra)
2. Car-sound universal 2.5" catalytic converter with 2 O2 Bungs and a set of matching flanges for the header (3 bolts) and catback (I don't know, check with kteller.com)
3. 2.5" custom piping kit for your accord (kteller.com). Comes with all flanges
4. A good magnaflow straight through muffler with 2.5" inlet and OVAL type (will be less louder than a round type). A 2.5" round body small muffler to use it as your resonator (aka glasspack) to reduce the noise. Alternative, you can check out the mugen twin loop design muffer (OBX makes the replica twin loop that goes for ~100 bucks on ebay) It'll reduce the sound dramatically. I have one, but yet to install it on my other car since it's still in the shop and I barely have time to finish it

That and bring it all to the muffler shop or have someone who knows how to weld to weld it on. It's very easy if that person know how to weld and shouldn't cost you more than 50 bucks for welding labor.

btw, the costs of the 2 setups are about the same, if not, option 2 would be a lil bit cheaper. The only downside is that it requires some work.

Good luck and have fun with your project :thumbup:
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