Exaust

[Deadhead]

ok, so the dealeo here is that i need a new exaust from the cat to the end of the car. What kind of exaust should i get? should i go stock? or performance? I also would like to know what kind of price range i'm looking at.

Thank you

[Igovert500]

Well you can do some searching for cat-back exhausts...many will tell you to get an aftermarket larger exhaust for a few reasons

1) cheaper
2) better for gas mileage
3) a bit more hp

However, it will be a bit louder...so you should know that ahead of time.

Now you have 2 options if you decide to get a larger exhaust. Either buy an aftermarket one...costs range from $400-$700...or find a muffler online that you like, and then go to your local exhaust shop and ask them to custom build you an exhaust (probably want 2.5") I had this done and mounted for $200. Others may charge up to $300. Typically a guy will usually volunteer to do it on the side (as he makes 100% profit) and this works out to your advantage too, as it is cheaper for you. If one place wont do it, ask another...I know dozens of places/people that will do it around me.

Oh, another thought, if you don't want a louder exhaust, but still want to save money, ask them to build you a custom catback exhaust...but just stick with the stock size...will work just as well.

DON'T buy from the dealership they will just grossly OVERCHARGE you for parts and labor.

[Deadhead]

haha, well my exuast is loud as hell as it is, so i don't think that i would mind it a little loud. As far as cheaper, i got a quote from Meineke or something like that and it was 160$ for the cat back. you said it would be cheaper to go with a custom.... the 160 is for the stock exaust... are you sure about it being cheaper?

[Igovert500]

Well in that case, go with the stock...custom probably wont be cheaper...but that sounds cheap as hell for stock. When I replaced my stock muffler it cost me liek $150 at meineke..so who knows? Typically, stock parts are somewhat expensive..especially at the dealership. But whatever works I guess, if you can get a good deal like that, then why not go with it.