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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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exhaust kit -> stock muffler ?

So yea, my exhaust is pretty rusted out and hanging about 5 inches from the ground ( the hangers on the resonator and cat are long gone). The only good part on it is the muffler and ide like to replace the rest. ( possibly including y pipe). I was wondering if any exhaust kit would be able to bolt up to the muffler i already have. I'm considering getting one of the cheap stainless steel exhaust kits people are always listing on ebay for less than $200, but i defanitly would rather keep the muffler i have now rather than the ricer ones they have, and if its not gonna bolt up then its not worth it.

if nebody has any other suggestions please let me kno. I dont have a ton of money and ide like to replace as much as i can for the least amount.

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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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You could always go to an exhaust shop and let them fab one up for you.
Old Jun 29, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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would that be alot of $ tho. i was thinking about maybe buying a cat and having them bend a b pipe that would bolt right to that. I don't really care if its loud, it cant be any louder than it is now with all the holes and missing pieces.
Old Jun 29, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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Dunno man. For $150 I can have one fabbed up for me from a friend that works at a shop. Ask around.
Old Jun 29, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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yea, there's a few places around here that ive heard good things about. i guess ill do some more research. hopefully some more ppl will pop in here and give some more insight.
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Assuming they're built like factory pieces, then everything should bolt right up.

That's also assuming you've got a bolt-on replacement rear section.

IME, aftermarket never fits like OEM. Maybe close, but never just like it.
Old Jun 29, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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when my exhaust got ripped out it cost me 362$ to get a custom one fab'd for me from a shop, but that includes resonator and a new cat.
as for bolting right up. i dont know, this was before i got into serious modding so i didnt do it myself.
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by pmohr
Assuming they're built like factory pieces, then everything should bolt right up.

That's also assuming you've got a bolt-on replacement rear section.

IME, aftermarket never fits like OEM. Maybe close, but never just like it.
My muffler is bolt on, i kno because i bolted it on about a month ago. I guess i just need to figure out which way is gonna b cheaper.
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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My muffler is bolt on, i kno because i bolted it on about a month ago. I guess i just need to figure out which way is gonna b cheaper.
Check out exhaust shops for their prices on either OEM replacement parts (Autozone/Advance/O'Reillys/etc can also get exhaust pieces), or for custom fab. FWIW I had a 2.5" catback made up a while back for ~$100, including welding on a muffler I brought in.
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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i was looking online and came across a few options.
This one which is a brand ive never heard of but affordable..
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/catalog/parts/partsProduct.jsp?itemIdentifier=606436_0_3145_&sku Description=Maremont+/+Exhaust+Pipe&brandName=Maremont&displayName=Exhau st+Pipe&categoryNValue=&sortType=&store=5033&isSea rchByPartNumber=&fromWhere=&fromString=&itemId=pro d61067&navValue=16100856&filterByKeyWord=&productI d=606436&appQuestionText=&searchText=&categoryDisp layName=Exhaust&parentId=cat30069&questions=[]

And this one which is a brand of heard of (Walker) but is a bit more expensive..
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Exhaust-Resonator-Walker_18381987-P_689_R|GRPEXHAAMS_915500087___

Is it worth the extra $120 to go with the walker?
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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I've been looking at a Greddy SP2 exhaust and they come with a 95-96 and a 97-99 ... there's about a $100 difference in the price, there's a fit difference?

Shed some light on this, please.
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 06:42 AM
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I believe there's an extra piece for the 97-99. idk exactly what i just remember coming across the same thing when i was first looking to re do my exhaust. I think i might be a piece that goes between the resonator and cat and has an o2 bung.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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Maremont is the brand a lot of muffler shops use as a low-end OEM replacement. They won't last too long (hence the 90 day wtty). Walker's pipe has a ltd lifetime wtty, but that's just parts only. Maremont is probably all steel and Walker is probably alumanized steel at best. Both are just temporary until you get more cash, really.
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Are there more pictures of this car:
What's the OD on that tip?
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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i payed 200+tax for my 2.5" custom (crush bent ) aluminized steel catback from a muffler shop. i'm sure it'd be substantially less for you since you only need cat to muffler.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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i got full factory piping minus the muffler. nothings been cut or broken. also have some compleat set of headers brand new.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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are you saying you have those pieces for sale?
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