Quote Originally Posted by Nick
what kind of gains are you looking for?..... Big ones ??? I think that even after you get the larger exhaust, you stock muffler is going to be a huge restriction.

I say stick to your plan but Get a quality muffler that has good sound dampening qualities AND better flow than stock.

like a magnaflow universal or something.
our exhaust, according to max.org are able to support HP up to 250hp..i believe thats teh 5.5 gen mufler, i have the 5th gen muffler, i'm sure its able to support the same or maybe a lil less. all other mufflers that i see dont have that stock look. the only one i've seen i've been able to find is the megan catback, and i've heard..'rice' stories about its sound which is why i dont want it.

Quote Originally Posted by -SkInNy-
with a huge resonator it won't be that loud with an aftermarket muffler. plus what kind of gains could you possibly want from exhaust?
i wana retain the same basic sound, as far as gains..i'm not sure i just want something that will open up my bottom end (i think) basically...cuz i have a lot of dead spots...few in my second, but mostly in 3rd and 4th gears the car is real sluggish.