This is what i figured out on the Honda forums around the world

[TypeSexy]

yea it's stupidly overpriced.

[90LAN]

most honda prices are reasonable in japan for new parts
while 2nd hand parts are pretty cheap

honda parts been over price are cause by a few factors shipping cost, taxes, and business mark ups to make a profit

causes the prices to be inflated

and demand to a certain degree

if you think it is a rip off dont buy it
easy as that

[fatboyz39]

JDM fanboys will pay anything if its rare.

[milkman]

honda parts been over price are cause by a few factors shipping cost, taxes, and business mark ups to make a profit

causes the prices to be inflated

That's everything imported here. Honda ain't special, all imports are subjected to those factors.

[**Ghost**]

yeah...what really annoys me is that a good used turbocharger, with upgraded turbines costs about $1000, which is the same as a mugen pipe or pod in a box.

A turbo would've required so much more research, engineering and manufacturing vs a pipe bent to fit the underbody of the car....and the gains are more too...

as for catbacks being "tuned' to provide performance..... i don't believe that at all. I genuinely think a mandrel bent, stainless steel custom catback will be 99% similar to a mugen at 30% of the price...

but ah well