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I am new to the forum gig and heard this was the place to tap the knowlegde of many accord lovers who have gone before me. I have a 1998 Accord Coupe 4 cyl 5 spd vtec and want to get started on some modifications. I've got Fuzion HRis on the way and want to install the basic headers, cat, exaust, intake bit. I intend to do it myself and am looking for advice on brands & performance.

Quick question from a Rookie, 98 Accord Coupe - What Gen is that?

98-02 Accords are 6th Gens

Good brands for a 4cyl. 6th Gen

Intake: AEM, Injen, K&N...it's just pipe in my eyes. It's the filter that really matters.

Exhaust: Greddy, A'pexi, Tanabe, Magnaflow

Headers: DC

Sixth Gen Accord All-time favorite affordable ride. I
can get a sweet deal on AEM cold air intake for $125 and I agree that its all got to be pipe on the exaust as long as it is welded right.

Should I be skeptical of DC-style headers or, being as its all pipe, is it a safe bet.

Is there any value in replacing the catalytic converter?

ON the exhaust - any knowledge on which would be quieter ? (sounds stupid but I don't need the attention, just the added 8-10hp

Sorry to pick you're brain, but since your on and anwer most questions . .

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ORIGINAL: nrangerfan

Sixth Gen Accord All-time favorite affordable ride. I
can get a sweet deal on AEM cold air intake for $125 and I agree that its all got to be pipe on the exaust as long as it is welded right.

Should I be skeptical of DC-style headers or, being as its all pipe, is it a safe bet.

Is there any value in replacing the catalytic converter?

ON the exhaust - any knowledge on which would be quieter ? (sounds stupid but I don't need the attention, just the added 8-10hp

Sorry to pick you're brain, but since your on and anwer most questions . .

(dang that 4 size font was big)

No prob, I listed the top two quietest aftermarket exhaust for your car 1. Comptech 2. A'pexi
Replacing the cat of course frees the air flow, but at emissions cost. 10hp from an exhaust won't happen with our cars. Ditching the cat, works alot better with turbo, otherwise keep it stock and wait until you need to change it and get a Carsound. I'll answer what I can.

Good choice on a car man, aem cold air for 125 bucks is a good deal defiantly take it, Exhaust wise id go with the Apexi ws ( nearly stock sounding unles you stomp it ) or the Rs R looks almost stock expect for the pretty crome tip ( also super silent) or you can go my route and get a greddy evo2 nice sound not annoying and doesnt attract attention unless your driving like you stole the car. Personally i wouldnt buy any header that is DC style either get the real DC or even Greddy headers there are a bit expensive but i basically trust anything from greddy.

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ORIGINAL: jayhova804

Good choice on a car man, aem cold air for 125 bucks is a good deal defiantly take it, Exhaust wise id go with the Apexi ws ( nearly stock sounding unles you stomp it ) or the Rs R looks almost stock expect for the pretty crome tip ( also super silent) or you can go my route and get a greddy evo2 nice sound not annoying and doesnt attract attention unless your driving like you stole the car. Personally i wouldnt buy any header that is DC style either get the real DC or even Greddy headers there are a bit expensive but i basically trust anything from greddy.

Greddy doesn't make a header for a 6th Gen.

so it looks like DC is the way to go. It seems that the only way to go is the way everyone else goes performance-wise, is that the case?

It's more like the DC is the only available for your car that has been proven. Other have been used, but no techies have given comments.

I would recommend a Remus exhaust, its what i use and i am thouroughly impressed. There is NONE of that annoying dull loud exhaust sound, its really quiet. - although it costs a bit more.

what gen is a 94 accord then? 2nd? 3rd?

94 - 97 is 5th gen

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ORIGINAL: habeel

I would recommend a Remus exhaust, its what i use and i am thouroughly impressed. There is NONE of that annoying dull loud exhaust sound, its really quiet. - although it costs a bit more.

what gen is a 94 accord then? 2nd? 3rd?

Remus doesn't make a cat-back for the 6th Gen either.

I just purchased a 6th Gen Coupe too.

You can get a universal muffler from Remus and get it welded. I'm debating wheither to get one too. I 've had fart cans and don't really want that sound. I've had a Magnaflow Catback (susposedly quiet) but still not what i was looking for. I really want a Milltek(VW and Audi). My boy's got an S4 and I fell in love with the tone they produce but I can't find it anywhere.

Remus universal muffler (only muffler) is almost $400! you can find them on ebay for like $260.

I had a 6th gen LX V6....got rid of it since the transmission was nothing but problems........got a CL type S

OBX makes quality products for cheap. Def, check them out. I have the WS2 and its to quiet for me. I agree, dont buy the $80 DC sport style headers, people have have problems where they rust after 6 months and then the 02 sensor gets stuck and those are really expensive to replace. I got my OBX headers for $177 shipped.

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ORIGINAL: 6thgen

98-02 Accords are 6th Gens

Good brands for a 4cyl. 6th Gen

Intake: AEM, Injen, K&N...it's just pipe in my eyes. It's the filter that really matters.

Exhaust: Greddy, A'pexi, Tanabe, Magnaflow

Headers: DC

This is a little off the topic, but could you please tell me what brands are good with 7th gen accords? My sig have my car style. Thank you!

^ The brands listed above are great for any car.

i see thank you, what about the particular parts? Should I use a general guideline of "what you pay is what you get"? Assuming that the more expensive is better? Or it is not always the case? Thanks.

19Accord97 -- where did u get ur obx header? is it carb exempt?


Anybody know of flowtech is any good?? Aem also makes headers are they only good for intakes or are they good for headers as well?