Ok, so I've installed my test pipe, but I need to see what you guys think. The pictures show the install, but the front part (connected to header) doesn't seem to fit flush. While the car is running no exhaust comes out, haven't hit vtec yet. This is the Berk test pipe. You can see that the rear matches beautifully. I'm using the oem front springy bolts and rears they provided. My OEM rear bolts are too rusted to be used again. Should I change this? Worry about it? The white part sticking out is fluch between both pipes.

 

Yes you installed it correctly. It doesn't sit flush on mine either I think it's the gasket that does that. But as long as you have no leaks you should be all set. Enjoy

 

Honda uses that ball joint thingy instead of a flex bellow, it allows for movement vibration. the install looks fine to me... you could even back the nuts off (alittle) so the springs are not maxed out.

 

thanks this makes me feel a lot better

 

It's normal. The OEM convertor fits the same way.

 

I agree with the above.

 

Leave some play in the springs so they can do their job by flexing.

 

is your exhaust otherwise stock? How does it sound? I just ordered a berk testpipe yesterday!

 

yes the rest of the exhaust is stock and it sounds nice.

 

hey JSWhaler did you have a problem in gettin the 3 rusted bolts out?
what did you use to take it off
i used wd40 and a closed end wrench and damn thing didnt wanna come off
what did you do?