exhaust question...quick reply needed

[down_with_the_system]

hey guys. i really want a sports exhaust for my car. i dont really know much about whats good and whats not. i went somewhere and was quoted 450 for a full sports exhaust with chrome 2.5inch tip. i think he said something about a resonator which i have no clue what that does. am i being ripped off? what should i be looking for in a new exhaust? i want it to be as loud and deep as possible without spending money on extractors. what price should i be looking at also. I have an 89 vn calais. Thanks guys. any quick response will be appreciated.

 

[sircruisealotVS]

firstly what exactly do you mean by "full exhaust"...are you talking about from the headers back, or cat back? (or your not sure?)
you really shouldnt pay much more that $300 for a cat back.
a resonator is basically a sound deadening device so your not too loud.it also gives a more refined note so you dont sound crackly and have exhaust splutters.

 

[Spyper]

What is the difference between catback and a full new system?

 

[VTSSDUDE]

I would take a full new system including extractors I would have thought. You should have to replace your cat unless it's stuffed, unless you want to go for a hi-flow cat.

 

[ucwepn]

A redback catback should set you back no more than $350 for a V6 and prolly $400 for a v8. You will need a resonator otherwise it will be loud but tinny at the same time. Buy a name brand exhaust like lukey or redback otherwise it may fall apart after a few years and wont flow as good as a name brand. 2&1/2 inch is the standard size nowadays.