leaky flex pipe? new exaust!

[viseversa101]

I know I am going out on a limb here trying an ebay exaust out but I figured I would give it a try.

420 catback from dnamotoring

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Stainless Steel Cat Back Catback Exhaust System Header 95 99 Eclipse NT 2G NA | eBay

 

[NoHndlbrsRqrd]

That is definitely not a catback exhaust. Or is that just a representative picture and not actually the kit you got?

 

[vr4joe]

Hahahaha you got the whole exhaust system if that's exactly what you get in the mail.

Problem with those eBay exhaust systems are they typically rust really quick because they dont use stainless. Those headers almost always crack within a year or so as well. This one looks like it has a flex section in the down pipe which is a good sign.

 

[thomcasey]

Don't kill the ebay systems too much. Been runing this on my Talon for Two years, it IS stainless, sounds nice and deep. Just add a MR resonator and it is done.

SRS Catback Exhaust System 89 94 Eclipse Talon GSX | eBay

 

[vr4joe]

Don't kill the ebay systems too much. Been runing this on my Talon for Two years, it IS stainless, sounds nice and deep. Just add a MR resonator and it is done.

SRS Catback Exhaust System 89 94 Eclipse Talon GSX | eBay

You're right. I should have said MOST eBay systems are not full stainless steel. Just read very carefully and do some research on what you are buying.

 

[viseversa101]

Finally showed up, I will be heat wrapping the manifold, adding an mr resonator, and it IS t304 stainless

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[NY 95 TSI AWD]

I wouldn't worry about it rusting. I haven't heard much about them not actually being stainless. Small fitment issues seem to be more common with the ebay exhausts. For the price though, you cant beat them.

 

[greengoblin2011]

Ive been running that exact same exhaust on my car for almost 3 years now. Not one single problem. Looks good, sounds awesome, real nice deep tone. Cant beat it for the price. Very minor issues fitment wise during install, but nothing major. On mine it was a little tough getting the header to line up just right to the downpipe, that's it. That was the minor fitment issue, and we solved it by starting both bolts and wrenching them both at the same time and letting the bolts pull it all together. Hope that helps if you run into that issue, could have just been one oddity in the bunch.

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

Just so you know wrapping your headers keeps moisture in and can cause the manifold to fail prematurely. Just something for you to think about

 

[viseversa101]

The install was good. Id say 8/10. Hardware included, extra gaskets. Header bolts were not included but no biggie. Header/downpipe fitment was like a glove. 10/10 there. In the middle is where I had a tight fit, but I just jacked it up into place. Hangars all aligned too which I heard were the minor defects with ebay exhausts, but not this one. I'm not happy with the look of the tailpipe as seen here

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I was anxious to get it off the lift and call it a weekend so I left it be, Eventually I plan on pulling it up a few inches closer to the bumper, which will be the only modification to the hangers. All in all....9+/10

If anyone wants I could post a vid of the sound.