final exaust question

[3000GT4ME]

Today i decided to just go ahead and get an entire new exaust setup, so i went to 3sx and i just want to make sure i am getting the right stuff. a 96 is cali-spec so i need to make sure i get that downpipe, i am getting the straight through pipe to replace the cat, and i am getting the borla exaust. Do i need anything else? With the cat-back leading to the downpipe leading to the skipped cat. How much would it be for me to get someone to install the cat-back exaust and the downpipe? I will have to do the test pipe myself for emmsions legallity issues, hehehe.

[Teazrsnow]

the exhaust is simple to put on your self as it is a direct bolt on, have you thought of a custom exhaust? its usually cheaper and you design it. all you do is buy the mufflers and take it to a muffler shop so they can build you and exhaust

[3000GT4ME]

Really i havent heard of this, i can just go up there and they can tell me what i need to do? Will something like Midas do this? Thanks

[Hotshot8792]

i doubt a place like midas will, just find a local muffler shop, check the yellow pages or something, i'm sure you can find one. I just used their glasspacks, and my custom 3 inch dual catback with dual glasspack mufflers ran me only $250, and i'm not dissappointed the slightest bit

[NightRiderGT]

di you have to buy the pipes amd stuff or did they do it for you?

[Igovert500]

Nah, just bring them the mufflers you want and tell them how thick you want the catback pipes and if you want dual exits or just one (personally i think dual looks better) and they will build it for you real cheap with their own pipes. That's what I did on my last car and it ran me 200. I went to a Monroe muffler(a chain here in NY) and just asked, and they said they could'nt do it as a store, but a guy who worked there told me he would do it. I have 2 friends who have had custom exhausts built and bolted on by meineke in Philadelphia. So just ask around.

[NightRiderGT]

Where in NY. Ilive in ny too. about an hour from the city . where's this shop?

[Teazrsnow]

yeah u can go to midas,etc. anywhere that does exhausts pretty much

[3000GT4ME]

So all i need to have is the mufflers and they will do the rest? What are some good mufflers? Is it worth it to get a performance one?

[Teazrsnow]

right, i went with apex'i n1 because i got a great deal but it all up to you

[3000GT4ME]

How much did the two cost you?

[Teazrsnow]

well i only got one but it was a turbo muffler so it was bigger than a 2.5 or whatever it may be for 180$

[Igovert500]

I live in binghamton, like 3 and half hours from the city...I'd personally get a performance muffler, otherwise your exhaust might drone at certain speeds which can get irritating. So go for something that sounds/looks good.
And like tearz said, just go to any muffler shop and ask.

[Hotshot8792]

a lot of times if you go to a local muffler shop instead of a big name muffler shop like meineke, it'll usually save you some money due to better prices