Originally Posted by minimotoman

What are the dimensions of the factory mufflers. I want to design my own exhaust and I dont have the means to pick the car up and measure everything.

I specifically need to know what size mufflers to buy. I do not like a loud raspy exhaust so some research is in order here.

I once had a toyotoa pickup with a 2.2 liter in it and I ran a flowmaster 3 chamber and it sounded good not raspy just a nice deep throaty sound and I am looking to get the same sound.

I figure with the obx header($175) 2 aftermarket mifflers(2x$100) and free flow cat($100) and someone to install thats about $750 at the very most. Most likely the mufflers will be less and labor shouldnt be too much..

Originally Posted by minimotoman

I found the header for 175 from obx but I didnt see any axhaust system do you have the link I would like to find out more. how does it sound. that is a good deal and I might just do that.

Originally Posted by Bahamabart

Got it installed, it will take a little to truely determine what I tink about it but here are my impressions so far.

Pros:

1) price 299.00

2) Assembly system is in 4 pieces allows for fine tuning.

3) Sound – deep and acceptable under 4,000 rpm

4) Tips look great sticking out the back .

5) Nice finish on the parts.

6) Mufflers tuck way up and are not visible.



Cons:

1) Not a true “catback” – you need the entire stock straight pipe.

2) Assembly system is in 4 pieces can be a pain in the *** to get everything lined up.

3). Sound – 5,000 rpm it gets louder and 6,000 to redline its dam loud.

4) Incomplete – 6” “connection piece” is 2.5” diameter and stock pipe is 2.25”.

5) Clamps are lowest quality.

I would have preferred less sound but sound and age seem to go hand in hand. My son who is 15 loved it but it’s more than I wanted. BUT normal driving its very pleasant actually and when you hoop on the throttle it transforms to race mode.

Installation


You need to do this at Midas mufflers who can produce the piece to connect your stock exhaust straight pipe to the system. The piece in the kit does NOT fit. The clamps are the cheapest and I opted to buy SS clamps.

The exhaust tips are connected by a small piece of metal welded to each tip. Mine broke within the first hour. The metal piece connecting the tips was small and inferior. I had it re-welded and add an extra piece of metal connecting the two tips welded on as well.

Overall, I can’t complain for 299.00 plus freight plus install. If I had to do it all over again, I would reconsider the budget (i.e. allocate more), I'm sure there are 500-600 dollar systems it beats and those that it does not.

I give it a C+. I gave the Header a B-.