In an attempt to study the 5th Gen Exhaust system, I created this upgraded diagram of the exhaust system from the FSM, and included the Headers (Exhaust Manifold) in the diagram of the Exhaust. After reading a bunch of seperate threads and scattered information over the years it was hard for me visualize which upgrades go where. So with so manyupgrades available hopefully this may help others as it did for me.
Currently not having any upgrades on my exhaust system I still need to do a bit of research, but off the bat I would like to know what the component highlighted in orange is reffered to on the org and what or if upgrades are available for that.

Thanks in advance.

 

??? = b pipe

 

For some reason I can't see the picture... (it won't come up for me)

 

Thanks, and yeah Nelsito65 this is the first time I ever had problems with photobucket. idk. Gotta check it out later.

 

it came up fine for me the 1st time, maybe nelsito65 is at work and its blocked..anyway, checkout the groupdeal section cattman sells a 2.5" b pipe

 

pic worked fine for me. nice diagram and yes the yellow ??? is the b pipe

 

i tried to look at it as well and i couldnt view it but im on my home network so i know its not firewalled.

 

im baffeled as to why this image isnt working, I tried uploading it to another hosting site and got the same results... Im wondering if the FSM pdfs have some sort of copyright on it. I never had any problems with uploading/posting images.

 

the pic worked fine for me

 

Pretty much a shop is telling me my new Walker Quiet Flow/Bosal Muffler (Aftermarket OE replacement muffler) isnt lining up with the rest of the exhaust. That being said my options are either replacing the piece before the muffler in hope/theory that it will all line up, or modifying the new muffler to make it work and taking a chance in it still not lining up and having a useless non returnable part.
To get the to the point I want to know my options on the exhaust pieces right before the muffler. First off I allways thought it was the B-Pipe, but after further research I believe it is the Axle Back then the B-Pipe.
Correct me if I am wrong but I belive this is the order.
Headers / Y-Pipe / Cat Back / B-Pipe / Axle Back / Muffler

Based on what I know, here are the B-Bipe options
* Cattman
* Ebay Rice
* Megan Racing
* Warpspeed
* Aftermarket OE replacements like Walker/Bosal
* OEM

After researching it seems like Axel backs options
typically only come in packages, especially after visiting misc brands it still doesnt seem like they just sell the axle back by itself.

my priorites are in order listed here: Quietness , Price

Thanks for any info, I am interested in ordering something today. According to my priorites the OE aftermarket replacement seems like the only way to go.

 

If you're looking for quietness at a decent price, why not ask the shop if they'll fab up a B-pipe with a decent res (or re-using your OEM res) that'll fit with the replacement muffler? That way you don't have to hack the axle back to bits incase you want to take it back. If you're not looking for performance, I can't see them charging too outrageous of a price. But I may be wrong.

The eBay rice is noisy as hell, btw. Wimpiest res I've ever seen. And it doesn't fit very well at all.

 

Just wanted to bump this thread, awesome diagram on the exhaust system, this is a very useful tool.

 

Thanks for the bump, this will definitely come in handy. Exhaust is on the list right after I get the money to replace my clutch.

 

Megan or cattman b-pipe with stock axle back portion is a nice, cheap, quiet setup that allows for performance gains. There is a little bit of a "growl" but overall very quiet.

 

Will one make more gains by doing this and gutting the precats followed by either O2 simulators or anti-foulers?

 

Of course