pardon my ignorace, but would i be making/losing power IF i made a custom 2.5" freeflow exhaust with a japanese universal turbo muffler or chambered muffler?

 

First just about every muffler manufacture makes "universal" mufflers so you don't need to go to Tokyo to pick them up. Regarding power - there is science behind exhaust systems so whatever you do will be a shot in the dark. If its a project your looking for then I would study the systems currently out there and attempt to replicate. Personally, I find a system that you like/can afford and go with that. New Catbacks start at 299 and you can always monitor the markplace for used one.

 

a mini catback starting at $299? which one?

 

magnaflow and borla make great mufflers. not sure why you want to use a "japanese" muffler w/o considering design or brand...

 

japanese mufflers are locally available (here in the philippines). for borla or magnaflow, i'd have to import them which will take about a month if i have it shipped (cheapest option)

if i do get a universal muffler, should i get a muffler for turbo models or chambered models?

 

Especially because this isnt even a japaneese car to begin with so its not like youll be getting all "JDM" on a car

 

OBX.

I'm running it and have no complaints. I did a product review and have did posts a while back - so check out product reviews and do a search obx exhaust or obx catback. I should point out that it is not really a full catback since you reuse the stock center pipe.

 

I recommend trying to find a Apexi N1 they sound the best.... and not cheezy or "farty"

 

i second that!

 

Get serious! Go with Helix



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any other choice when it comes to a more mature sound? im eyeing HKS for my custom if i do pull the trigger

 

im eyeing the same thing man