exhaust help!!!, HELP PLEASE Options

[dschack]

alright, basically made up my mind to get an exhaust, i thought about going with the greddy that is made for the car but i dont really feel like spending 500 bucks on my exhaust.

SO, i need help on what to do, i want to get a good exhaust thats under 100 bucks, that is going to sound good, i know some of you other 6gen celi owners have em, ive also read on here about resonators, do i need to get one, is it going to sound like a turd hooked up to a coffee can if i dont or whats the deal with that?

looked at a tuner exhaust at Advance Auto, i think it was like 70 bucks, thinking about doing that, and maybe getting rid of the cat, let me know what you guys have done

appreciate it -dschack

[Galcobar]

Do NOT ditch the resonator.

Those echo chambers are the difference between a smooth exhaust note and the buzzy tone that leads to people pointing and laughing at the idiot who thought he was improving his exhaust.

Moreover, their effect on actual exhaust flow is so negligible, you should only worry about it if you also make sure to empty your bladder before driving. For that matter, the same applies to your cat. A good-condition converter will make no measurable difference on your exhaust flow (referring to pretty much anyone who isn't pouring ten grand or more into modifying the engine). Your stock cat, however, is likely somewhat plugged and is of an older, less efficient design than those available now. Consider however whether you will get more enjoyment out of the 1/100 of an HP you might gain with removing your cat or out of being able to breathe fresh air.

Replacing the stock muffler will allow your exhaust to flow better. My recommendation would be a good-quality straight-through muffler, meaning one built with stainless steel using a perforated centre pipe wrapped in ceramic insulation and stainless steel wool. The best source for such a piece that I've found are Magnaflow distributors hottexhaust.com. That site offers E-bay-like prices but is an authorised distributor with full Magnaflow support. If you consider another brand, take the time to verify the construction materials.

[GotToyota]

Do NOT ditch the resonator.

Those echo chambers are the difference between a smooth exhaust note and the buzzy tone that leads to people pointing and laughing at the idiot who thought he was improving his exhaust.

Moreover, their effect on actual exhaust flow is so negligible, you should only worry about it if you also make sure to empty your bladder before driving. For that matter, the same applies to your cat. A good-condition converter will make no measurable difference on your exhaust flow (referring to pretty much anyone who isn't pouring ten grand or more into modifying the engine). Your stock cat, however, is likely somewhat plugged and is of an older, less efficient design than those available now. Consider however whether you will get more enjoyment out of the 1/100 of an HP you might gain with removing your cat or out of being able to breathe fresh air.

Replacing the stock muffler will allow your exhaust to flow better. My recommendation would be a good-quality straight-through muffler, meaning one built with stainless steel using a perforated centre pipe wrapped in ceramic insulation and stainless steel wool. The best source for such a piece that I've found are Magnaflow distributors hottexhaust.com. That site offers E-bay-like prices but is an authorised distributor with full Magnaflow support. If you consider another brand, take the time to verify the construction materials.

This man speaks the truth. I always recommend getting a resonator, but he put it into better words then me.