Civic EG

so im kinda stuck here i need some feedback on this, im having problems on how to install the my cat converter flange to the header flange, it wont bolt up flat witout doing some cutting.


magnaflow cat converter. it has detachable flares with clamps on them, they wont fit over the header pipe, in other words its the same diameter as the header pipe. i didnt want to go to a muffler shop and waste $100 for them to weld it all for me. i cant drive the car to any shop anyways too.








should i try to cut off the header pipe to the flange so my cat converter flange will bolt flush? OR should i cut off the header pipe AND that one surface of the flange that sticks out? if i do that id figured it will bolt up flat. what do u guys think?



off topic but what is this metal bracket thing suppose to be?


ive never installed a complete exhaust before so anything would help thanks

dont cut the header you are supose to have a donut gasket that goes on the header thats why it has that lip on it.

You are missing the doughnut.
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#28, you can get it at autozone. Just depends what kind of motor you have.

thanks guys , i have the 1st gen b16. are u sure autozone or other places would have a 2.5" donut gasket?? the pipe is 2.5 inches

and its a cheapo ebay header.

Yeap just tell them you need one for a 97 del sol (b16) take your old one to compare

i dont have an old one to compare i guess ima have to jus do trial and error. unless i just bring my header and cat converter to them.

No, just get one for a B series motor and you should be good

so it should look something like this huh (not my picture) its from an integra



on the forum i got this pic from he said he had to cut a bit off the header pipe side cuz the flare didnt meet up with the donut gasket.

ok so i bought the donut gasket that fits my headers, i installed my whole exhuast system, its really exhausting installing it urself. but i got it done in 2 hours.

i have a question though. when i was running my car to check for any leaks, it doesnt seem like i do have an exhaust leak but however there would be water dripping about every 5- 10 seconds from the flange bolting points. is that normal? or do i have a leak??
is there anything i should do? thanks in advance.