Ive seen a few places where some of you guys describe some type of "rings" that you need in addition to whatever OBX or Comptech provide for the header installation. What exactly are these parts called? do we know a product number? how many do i need? i think its been refferred to as compression ring or gasket, something like that. i just want to make sure i have ALL the right parts before i start ripping apart my car


thanks!!

 

They are O-rings.... I believe they are pretty much universal.. you just need to know the size....

 

what is the size? what are they made of? is there an official part number from acura for them?

 

OK... I did a search... I do not know the specifics... however, it appears that some sets came with them and some sets didn't... follow the link below... you'll see hotelniko14 talking about the O-rings.... then the conversation goes on from there....

http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...5&pagenumber=2

 

They are a hollow steel o-ring about 2" in diameter. I carefully pulled the ones out of my stock manifold and put them in my Comptech headers. You could probably purchase them from you Acura dealer.

 

This place has them listed for 3.37 a pair.
http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.net

Item 9 on this page if the link works
http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.net/...5=EXHAUST+PIPE

There are (3) total required. Two on the downpipes and one on the CAT.

Shawn S

 

thanks shawn

it seems some of the guys who are getting the OBX are getting those parts included, if i dont get them with my headers, at least ill know where to get themand what to ask for!

 

I would think the dealer should have these in stock or your local MIDAS muffler shop type place.
They probably have a book that they can lookup the size you need.

 

My OBX came with these....

 

u are lucky i did not have those....