Exhaust System for Honda CR-V (1997-2001) 2.0L

Direct-Fit Stainless Exhaust System for 1997-2001 Honda CR-V (RD1/RD2)

What it Does: The complete exhaust system replaces the corroded factory manifold-back exhaust on the 1997-2001 Honda CR-V to eliminate exhaust leaks, restore quiet cabin operation, and clear emissions compliance.

The Stock Honda CR-V Exhaust Corrosion & Joint Failure

Factory exhaust assemblies on the first-generation RD1 and RD2 CR-V rely on low-grade aluminized mild steel prone to severe galvanic corrosion and road-salt rot. Over years of thermal cycling, the OE slip joints separate, factory heat-shield spot welds crack and rattle, and the flange welds near the catalytic converter and resonator fracture. This creates excessive exhaust cabin odor, loud rasping under load, and immediate safety inspection failure.

The Engineering Solution

This manifold-back assembly replaces the entire run with durable 409 stainless steel, resisting oxidation and internal acidic condensation far longer than OEM aluminized pipe. Smooth, mandrel-bent transitions match factory backpressure dynamics, preserving OEM scavenging characteristics for the B20B and B20Z engines without drone. Heavy-gauge stamped OE-pattern flanges and integrated solid steel hanger pins align directly with factory rubber isolators, enabling a complete bolt-on installation with zero cutting or welding required.

What's Included

• 1 Front Pipe
• 1 Catalytic Converter (49-State / EPA Compliant)
• 1 Resonator Pipe
• 1 Intermediate Pipe
• 1 Rear Pipe
• 1 Muffler
• Hardware Kit (Flange Gaskets, U-Clamps, Connecting Bolts, Nuts, and Springs)

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 1997-2001 Honda CR-V 2.0L (All trims: LX, EX, SE; 2WD and Real Time 4WD)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the RD1/RD2 CR-V?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 1997-2001 Honda CR-V equipped with the B20B or B20Z 2.0L engine. Note: This system includes a 49-state catalytic converter and is not legal for sale or street use in California, Colorado, New York, or Maine on CARB-governed vehicles.

Do I need to weld any pipes during assembly?

No welding is required; all connections use factory-style bolt flanges or slip joints with the supplied clamps and hardware.

The Honda Reliability Standard

Built to keep your classic Japanese utility vehicle running clean and quiet, this direct-fit stainless exhaust restores proper engine breathing and backpressure balance without obnoxious exhaust drone.