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Old 10-16-2015, 01:35 AM   #1 (permalink)
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CRX HF / Civic VX Catalytic Converter Q's - Possible Discovery

Okay after some research I've figured out that the HF's and the VX's both use the same Catalytic Converter and are available aftermarket at the tune of ~$250 (Part # EASTERN CATALYTIC 40352). Which is news to me,I was told no one had the HF converter available,let alone the VX/HF both share the same one..

Now to the good stuff,and I'm just pondering here..
It looks to me like a 96-00 Civic HX exhaust manifold/catalytic converter might work it sits in the same angle,and has the same bolt pattern to the down-pipe..
Which would mean much more parts availability and cheaper (can get complete manifold/converter for $160 shipped online,HF manifold is unavailable) parts for when the HF/VX one's eventually dry up..

Pic below of first a HF/VX one,followed by the next generation design.
Thoughts? Anyone tried this yet?



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Old 10-16-2015, 01:52 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Ah darn,realized that second bung on the bottom of the next gen converter is for another o2 sensor because they're OBD-2.. But if that was plugged,I still think it'd be worth it. Idk I learned something today though ^_^
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Either plug it, or stick a o2 sensor in there to plug it, either way it really doesn't change that it would work. Not to mention it's a newer design so it will probably filter better.
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Old 10-18-2015, 04:39 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Very true,if I can't source a good used HF/VX manifold this is what I may end up doing.. I'll keep this thread updated in case
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Old 10-18-2015, 06:54 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Get rid of the cast iron and you have solved the problem.

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