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

[Galcobar]

Keep in mind a resonator is not just a round muffler -- which unfortunately people often label as resonators.

A resonator is an echo chamber; tap it and it will ring like a bell. It bounces soundwaves off each other to cancel them out, while a straight-through muffler is a perforated pipe wrapped in insulation to absorb sound. Tap it, and you get a dull thud. A resonator will do a great job smoothing the tone of your exhaust, and somewhat reduce the volume. A straight-through muffler will somewhat smooth the tone, and, depending on length, greatly reduce the volume.

I might suggest looking at a Car Sound (MagnaFlow's parent company) cat with a resonated core. You get the benefits of both pieces in one, which makes it easier to fit under the car.