Exhaust Question Options

[jimmykay]

OK, so I think I'm getting a small hole in my exhaust. And following my though of "upgrade it when it breaks" philosophy, I'm going to look into a a full system exhaust. I've been researching for a little while and I'm thinking about going with this set up.

surewin header
magnaflow high flow cat
vibrant ultra quiet resonator (unsure about length)
magnaflow muffler
All with 2.5" piping

Now, I know you get the header from ebay, but what about the rest of it? Is there a good site that I can order them from and take them to an exhaust shop to fab up, or should I just get them all from the shop?
Also, If I get them online somewhere, then what are the model numbers or part numbers that I'm looking for?

Also, I've read conflicting things about wrapping the header. Does it cause cracking? If so, is it worth it to send it out to get coated?

This post has been edited by jimmykay: Mar 20, 2009 - 7:31 AM

[jimmykay]

Thanks for the advice. so probably 2.25" piping, just replace the header, leave flex pipe to cat, replace cat back? it seems kinda odd to me to leave that small section as stock.

[bseaman_5]

Thanks for the advice. so probably 2.25" piping, just replace the header, leave flex pipe to cat, replace cat back? it seems kinda odd to me to leave that small section as stock.

Nothing wrong w using 2.5" exhaust. As for the exhaust getting done, shop around like 99 said. I was recommended a shop by a friend, the guy does fantastic work for cheap got my exhaust welded and fabbed for 110. 2.5" Does make a diffence in N/A power IMO. And unless your state has emmisions test don't even bother replacing the cat. I would recommend get at least one resonator, I have 2..

Muffler is your choice in brands, I went w Borla and its a great brand!!! A little bit more on the louder side but sounds great, I have a clip up in the official exhaust thread. Check out that thread if you haven't already.

And as for the last post, Make sure to buy a flex pipe and just get the whole thing done, don't bother w just cat back.