Hi,

This is my first post... and I'm super happy I found this place!

I've got a 96 Honda Civic LX with the standard 1.6 4 -- auto trans, sedan.

This is a beater car to use around town, with two kids in college I've got NO cash! So here's my question.

The exhaust system broke just infront of the resonator (intermediate pipe). I'm wondering what exactly the resonator does. And what could be harmed by removing it with a simple piece of exhaust pipe and two clampdown joints?

The intermediate pipe with clamps, and gaskets, etc is about $130... the pipe and clamps, since I already have the clamps... and just need a piece of straight pipe... would cost about $20.00.

Any help sure would be a big help!

Thanks,

Pete

 

The resonator is only there to lower sound levels and stop the gargling sound when you slow down. Performance wise it will help a little but not enough to notice a difference.
I say throw out the resonator and use a straight section of pipe.

 

If you take out the resignator it will be much louder.

 

Hi,

Wow! Thanks for the quick replis!! Awesome!

I'm figuring I better keep the resonator.

Anyone have OEM # for it?

Thanks again,

Pete

 

Yes, keep the resonator... Your exhaust is gonna sound nasty, and there's no need to test pipe it either since it doesn't sound like it's used as a race car

 

The intermediate pipe I found is made by Bosal.

http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com...ermediate+Pipe

The part no. is H6001-63643. Price is 65.70.

I found that searching real quick on Google.com. Good luck.

 

Thanks everyone! I just ordered it for $70 delivered.

Not too bad!

Pete