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RSX Cat-back exhaust Install Guide
Your RSX
Pick your year to see what fits.
This page covers the US RSX.
+2–6 whp (est.)
Hard$600–$8002–3 hrs
Why do it
Brings out the K-series sound.
Tools you'll need
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- Torque wrench
- Penetrating oil
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- Torque wrench
- Penetrating oil
Starting out? See our budget tool list.
Parts to buy
- Skunk2 MegaPower RR 413-05-6005 (Type-S) The same brand as our video.Fits 2002–2006 · Type-S
- Skunk2 MegaPower 413-05-1563 (Base) Listed for the Base.Fits 2002–2006 · Base
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Steps
Remove the old exhaust
- Soak and undo the bolts, then pull the hangers.
Fit the new exhaust
- Hang it, line it up and tighten it.
Remove the old exhaust
- Remove the 3 nuts and pull the hangers.
Fit the new exhaust
- Fit the gaskets and hardware.
Tighten it up
- Fit the last section and tighten it all.
How to know it worked
- No exhaust leaks at the joints.
- Tips sit even in the bumper.
- Nothing touches the body.
- No exhaust leaks at the joints.
- Tips sit even in the bumper.
- Nothing touches the body.
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Safety first
- Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
- Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
- Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
- Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
- Wear safety glasses.
- If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.
Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.
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