Custom v. Greddy, which should I get Options

[305BlacKGT]

Hey, I was just wondering if I should go with custom 2 1/4 inch piping a good muffler and maby a high flow cat, or if i should fork out the cash for a GReddy SP2 (since they don't make the SP). I called GReddy and they said they had the SP2, but is it really worth it? I want a nice quiet sound and some performance increase, anyone have suggestions?

[chucho]

if you want good quaility sound and muffler made for performance (granted you need other stuff to get performance out a exhaust syst.) I would say go after the greddy

[darksecret]

I don't have experience with the Greddy but a custom will cost a lot. If you can get the SP2 for a good price go for it, but a custom will be made specifically for the mods that you have now. The only time I recommend a custom if you have extensive mods and can really benefit from it. Think of it this way if you are planning to turbo or supercharge your car wait on a custom exhaust, the heads are to restrictive on the Celica to make a difference and thats about a grand down the drain.

[chucho]

custom exhaust, well what he's talking about, will cost less than the greddy cat-back syst.

[darksecret]

yeah, it determines where it is done but your right, in Charlotte we have a lot of jackel mechanics and fabricators so custom is the best way to go here. Most of the shops here think they can charge dealership prices for Autozone parts.

[305BlacKGT]

here in miami we have a pretty good muffler shop that makes mandrel bent exhaust systems, and i have friens that have done work with them for a pretty good price, probably less than the SP2. I just want to make sure i dont attract too much attention from cops by having a loud ricey exhaust.

[Jdog1385]

i got greddy and i love it. dont think custom would be as much...depends on where you do it.

[305BlacKGT]

last time i called greddy they told me the SP2 would be around $600. if i can get a custom mandrel bent exhaust with nice quiet sound i think i'll just go with that. does anyone with a custom setup have any suggestions?