exhaust hole

[bbhs20]

In about April I found a hole in my exhaust and got from the cat back replaced with pipe and just recently another hole has formed but its in between the cat and headers so I'm assuming its the downpipe? I'm assuming if I took it to the local exhaust shop they'd have to order that part since its a bolt on piece. Would I be better off getting a cheapy from ebay or any suggestions. I don't want to spend too much because I use my accord to go from A to B. Thanks

[deevergote]

It's most likely the flex pipe... and yes, a cheapie "ebay" header would be your best solution. If it is indeed the flex pipe, there really is no way to repair it, and replacing it with an OEM part will be more expensive than simply getting a cheap header.

[wherm]

It's most likely the flex pipe... and yes, a cheapie "ebay" header would be your best solution. If it is indeed the flex pipe, there really is no way to repair it, and replacing it with an OEM part will be more expensive than simply getting a cheap header.

Exactly what I was gonna say. I had a hole in my flex pipe before I replaced the oem exhaust manifold with a DC Sports header. A cheap ebay header would probably be just fine for someone who isn't gonna be beating on their car from a performance standpoint. There may also be off brand oem factory replacements available on ebay too.

[bbhs20]

yea it is the flexpipe. If I would get a cheapie from Ebay since it comes with headers too. Would I be best off putting that header on or leaving the stock one on too? Thanks

[deevergote]

Exactly what I was gonna say. I had a hole in my flex pipe before I replaced the oem exhaust manifold with a DC Sports header. A cheap ebay header would probably be just fine for someone who isn't gonna be beating on their car from a performance standpoint. There may also be off brand oem factory replacements available on ebay too.

The DC header isn't much better from a performance standpoint than any other cheap knockoff. The DC design is generic, and most of the cheapies have chosen that as their inspiration anyway. It might be marginally better, but that's it. You DO get better build quality and materials, though.

yea it is the flexpipe. If I would get a cheapie from Ebay since it comes with headers too. Would I be best off putting that header on or leaving the stock one on too? Thanks

You only have one header.
The aftermarket lower half will not fit on the OEM upper half. Just use the entire aftermarket piece. You won't be losing any performance. You may gain a horsepower or two.

[wherm]

The DC header isn't much better from a performance standpoint than any other cheap knockoff. The DC design is generic, and most of the cheapies have chosen that as their inspiration anyway. It might be marginally better, but that's it. You DO get better build quality and materials, though..

Truer words have never been typed... I went for the quality materials and workmanship DC has to offer. 7 yrs and 35k mi and still looks like new.

[bbhs20]

Thanks for the help I'll look into different brands.

[deevergote]

Very true. Plus, your car is too nice to have cheapie knockoff parts on it!

Man, 35k in 7 years... My 2009 Fit has 161k on it already.

[wherm]

Very true. Plus, your car is too nice to have cheapie knockoff parts on it!

Man, 35k in 7 years... My 2009 Fit has 161k on it already.

pretty sad huh? I wish I could drive it more than work on it.

Sorry for threadjacking...You've pretty much got your question answered anyhow...

[stretch JDM]

you can get a quote from a good muffler shop , they can make you a new flex pipe, maybe cheaper than a new one .