Spec-D Tuning Stainless Steel Catback Exhaust System w/Burnt Tip

OK, so, I have a 2010 Honda Civic sedan, and I was trying to find an exhaust modification of some sort that would give me a low rumble, rather than a "fart can." Luckily, I stumbled across this one after a lot of research, and after watching a few videos of people with this exact system, I decided to pull the trigger. As far as the installation goes, it truly is a bolt-on system, except for a few little issues that I had: 1. At the farthest-forward point that that this exhaust system bolts on, the stock bolts were actually welded on in the corners, so it was a bit of trouble getting those out (since they were too short), but after removing that section (only two bolts a bit farther forward), I put it in a vice (lightly, of course, so I didn't ding it up), and I took a hammer and knocked those three bolts out. Once I did that, I replaced that little section I had removed, then I could continue with the installation. 2. Where the first and second pieces of this system bolted together (since the piping of this new system is larger in diameter), the new system vibrated against the heat shield piece that was already on. I remedied this by taking a piece of water hose rubber, cut it long-ways, and slipped it in between the exhaust system and the heat shield. To hold it in place, I took a hose clamp and tightened that down on it. Besides these two minor issues, the installation was really easy. But once I got the system on, THEN I had some fun! Now, I started out with the silencer out (only requires the removal of two little screws), but it was just a little bit too loud. However, with the silencer in, it was the perfect amount of noise for me. I love this system very much, and it definitely does add quite a bit of enjoyment to your 140-horsepower economy car. Great system! 08/15/16 EDIT: It turned out that the reason the new exhaust pipe was against the heat shield was because the heat shield has been bent inward. Once I bent it out, there was no more contact between the two. 09/16/16 EDIT: While I had said that it was the perfect amount of noise with the silencer in, I have recently decided to remove it again to remind myself of how much noise it has without it - and I was actually surprised! It not only has a much more deep tone to it, but you can even hear the burbles and crackles as it downshifts. So, I now have the silencer out, and I have no plans of putting it back in anytime soon.

Very easy to install as it is bolt on. No welding at all and all hanger arms were perfectly lined up with OEM. Looks really nice with the stainless steel and burnt tip. Sound wise, it has a very nice low rumble and if you get on it, certainly has some pops & crackles without needing a tune. If you leave the "silencer" on, it has only a very slight deeper sound than a stock muffler which is crazy because of how much difference with and without the silencer. This is my 2nd one actually. 1st one was installed and lasted about 5 years, just recently replaced the whole thing a month ago as it was basically the same price as replacing the muffle and then having it welded in. Replaced the whole thing myself for less $$.

This is a great cat back exhaust for the price. It’s not a true catback it’s missing one pipe but you can’t complain for this price, a bit better performance but nothing crazy. Sounds great, is loud and doesn’t sound like a fart can, good low rumble with some rasp. The included gaskets aren’t great you can see carbon leaking out of the bottom but nothing terrible. Only issue was the silencer, it cracked and at 2500 rpms it would sound like it was scraping from the rattle but when you take it off it’s not a problem, much louder too and in my opinion it looks better without it. Some reviews say it starts falling apart or rusting after a year or so but I haven’t had any problems with that yet other than the silencer bolts rusting a bit but those are removable.

I haven’t had any drawbacks and I’ve had it installed for 4 months. Was inarguably cheaper than anything I could find anywhere else. Even if some of the welds break, it will still be cheaper to replace one of its 3 parts with a higher quality, domestically sold one. My factory setup was one long tailpipe in the center of the 2000 civic. This broke that into 2 parts, giving more flexibility to install it by myself and without a lift. I had been driving with a broken then disconnected, then completely missing muffler and half of the original tailpipe for almost a year. It’s was starting to cause air sensor code errors. This isn’t a quiet muffler but it made those codes stop appearing after about a month of driving. The only reason for not 5 stars is that it didn’t really muffle the sound but I suppose it’s not designed to, being a sportier style. I drive my car hard in a lot of conditions so I’ll try and remember to update this review if it should fail like other reviewers had claimed it did to them.

I have a 2009 honda civic lx with the 1.8l 4 door. Overall it sounds really good. At cruising speeds it has a nice deep tone. On the hwy its not to loud really. But it looks great. Hung and bolted up with absolutely no problems at all. I took it to the shop afraid of havin issues and had none wut so ever. So if ur looking at this one. Its a great buy nd can be put on in 10 minutes by urself if u can get under ur car. It bolts up to ur down pipe md everything else follows. Soon ill be addinf the downpipe and header to it. Shipping was fast.

This exhaust is LOUD. If that's what you are looking for than this is the product for you. Want to turn heads? This is for you! Installation was a bit hard as the car we put it on was bone stock for 10 years so the bolts were welded on. If you haven't touched your car, expect to go to a shop. When you want your car to be LOUD it can be LOUD but, if you want your car to be QUITE, you can make it be QUITE with the silencer that is provided. There is drone is you do not have the silencer attached. Overall a great product with not so much money. Expect MPG to fall little due to you wanting to hear that deep tone.

1 and only complaint is the welded bolts on the down pipe after the cat were too short and had to modify it a little bit to get the nuts on and I wouldn’t use the provided gaskets got to Napa or any parts store to get better gaskets but install took 15 mins, exhaust fit, looks and sounds amazing, tons of crackles and pops if you take the silencer out. Fast shipping also got here in 4 days.I highly suggest this exhaust.

The muffler's internal packing fell apart in 7 months!

Cons: it is not a full cat back system it was missing one pipe that goes from the cat and over the steering rack. I would have ordered that too if I would have known Pos: Very easy to install, just the right amount of exhaust noise, made out of stainless steel will get a long service life out of this system and looks great, sounds good, I would recommend this system to everyone looking to upgrade there exhaust system

The exhaust is not too loud which is perfect. It was easy to install, and the quality is great. The exhaust tip also does not become too hot and become a problem like some other exhaust systems.

If it fits the fist, it's a good fit

Everything bolted up nice. If you are keeping stock header and down pipe the studs on the doin pipe need to be drilled out for the new bolts. Sounds good looks good. Will only fit 4dr not 2dr it's to long for 2dr. I installed this on a 2007 civic dx 4dr 5spd. Deep sound fits perfectly.

Great stainless exhaust for the price.