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What kind of exshuast is good ?

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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 10:40 AM
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What kind of exshuast is good ?

Asked a few people about exshuast even seen some Amazon and eBay and I have no idea what to buy .... I need some help !
Old Jan 8, 2015 | 10:47 AM
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Stock is good.
Old Jan 8, 2015 | 11:00 AM
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I guess you have to look for something that will suit you.
Decide if you want stainless steel piping if you live somewhere with bad winters.
Decide if you want 3" piping if you have plans to turbo it. Whether it's necessary or not will be up in the air depending on what you want to do in the future.
Decide on a sound you like. Best way to do that is by browsing youtube for exhaust videos, or searching here.

A lot of people have the Cattman setup from years ago, but that's no longer available, so it's best to browse what you can find now.

I have the BRM 3" stainless steel exhaust system. It's got a loud growl to it, and definitely took some getting used to, but I love it.
Old Jan 8, 2015 | 11:20 AM
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Get ready for drone and increased cabin noise imo
Old Jan 8, 2015 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by george__
Get ready for drone and increased cabin noise imo
Not always...
Old Jan 8, 2015 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Jprocs24
Not always...
Typical store 2.5" exhaust + hi flow cat + muffler will sound louder than the stock 2.25" OEM setup.

$80 bet
Old Jan 8, 2015 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by george__
Typical store 2.5" exhaust + hi flow cat + muffler will sound louder than the stock 2.25" OEM setup.

$80 bet
Definitely.

Stock is meant to silence the exhaust. Most likely anything you're buying that's not OEM equivalent is probably marketing itself for "performance" and will be louder. For most people though, I think sound is definitely a plan for change when they get a new exhaust system.

With my system, I almost feel guilty having others in the car sometimes.
Old Jan 8, 2015 | 11:41 AM
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Way too common of a question for this day and age. Do some research, then post a question because this thread will spiral very fast.



Define “good”.
Do you want power?
Do you want “sound”?
What’s wrong with your current stock set-up?
What year is your car?
Anything done to it?

Last edited by NmexMAX; Jan 8, 2015 at 11:44 AM.
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