any issues to consider with a "used" exhuast/header? - Honda Prelude Forum

jaybro · 04-21-2003, 01:25 PM

i have a seperate project car that i am saving up for and am dumping my money into that instead of the prelude...but i am looking to buy a greddy header, hi-flow cat and exhaust...i see used greddy headers all the time for like 50-100 bucks, any issues with buying a used header or exhaust? carbon buildup, etc...just wondering. thanks

dublued · 04-21-2003, 01:35 PM

what car is your project car? i'm using a used exhaust, and it's been about 8 months with no problems so far.

it all depends on the condition of the product that you are buying.

Si4WS · 04-21-2003, 02:08 PM

I doubt that you will have a problem as long as it seems to be in good shape. Just look for dents or major scrapes.

jaybro · 04-21-2003, 06:06 PM

specifically i just found a greddy header for sale, owner says its been used for 30k miles on his prelude...selling it for 75$ so i want to jump on it, instead of 350+ new

dublued · 04-21-2003, 06:45 PM

don't tell me this is for the prelude... that is such an awesome price for a used header.

red92si · 04-21-2003, 11:25 PM

Just as long as the header doesn't have any dents or imperfections that would affect the flow of gas, then you will be fine. You can always clean out the carbon build-up on the inside of the header, and if the outside doesnt look like new you can get it coated.

dublued · 04-21-2003, 11:30 PM

how ironic... i just came accross a used greddy aswell... but the guy says that he bottomed out a few times so a part of the downpipe is "flat".

would this have a negative effect?

thanx.

xratedSH · 04-22-2003, 02:04 AM

like this??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33631
that one doesn't look all that bad for 50 bucks!

I'm gonna be sellin' a DC soon, when my Greddy comes in from TurboEvo. Mine haas been bottomed out too, but I don't know if the interior is being restricted.. won't know til I take it off.. otherwise should be fine.

jaybro · 04-22-2003, 08:59 AM

this is a local kid im talking about...i will probly buy it, get something to clean up the carbon buildup, then do what i can to the outside. most every header you come across for an import has some scraping on the bottom...

MR.CLIFFORD · 04-22-2003, 09:10 AM

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Originally posted by jaybro
this is a local kid im talking about...i will probly buy it, get something to clean up the carbon buildup, then do what i can to the outside. most every header you come across for an import has some scraping on the bottom...

use a dremel with a polishing buffer pad and Meguiars Metal restorer. Works wonders and very little time

eu4ik · 04-22-2003, 11:21 AM

what you actually need to be looking for are leaks in the header. after a couple years they can just start to break down. check all the areas where the tubes meet and are welded-see if there are dark black streaks anywhere around them.