Advice on Centre Exhaust

[jthorpvoodoo]

Hello,

My centre/intermediate exhaust has rusted through (again).  The previous one only lasted about 4 years. 

I am seeking advice on 2 things:
1.)  Does anyone recommend a particular brand of exhaust and/or suggest brands to stay away from?  I was a bit disappointed only getting 4 years use out of the previous exhaust (I can't remember which brand that was).

2.)  Regarding the centre exhaust to catalytic converter connection, I see on the honda parts catalogue there is a gasket.  Part Number:  18393-SH3-S00      Is this the only connection needed, or do you recommend exhaust paste, or both?  I'm curious as to what others have used and recommend.

Thanks in advance.

[Brendan976]

Hi
 4 years on what I presume is an after market exhaust section is not bad? An original Honda part is very expensive given the age of the vehicle.  I always add a bit of exhaust paste as an additional back up though technically not needed. I can’t say I could recommend any aftermarket exhaust part with any confidence that it would last more than 4 years.

Ben

[Beanbag]

Hello,

My centre/intermediate exhaust has rusted through (again).  The previous one only lasted about 4 years. 

I am seeking advice on 2 things:
1.)  Does anyone recommend a particular brand of exhaust and/or suggest brands to stay away from?  I was a bit disappointed only getting 4 years use out of the previous exhaust (I can't remember which brand that was).

2.)  Regarding the centre exhaust to catalytic converter connection, I see on the honda parts catalogue there is a gasket.  Part Number:  18393-SH3-S00      Is this the only connection needed, or do you recommend exhaust paste, or both?  I'm curious as to what others have used and recommend.

Thanks in advance.

Depends on how good you think your car is. We took the plunge and bought Honda after our last Honda exhaust lasted 16 years