Whats up everyone. Just got home from LOUDEN, NH (NASCAR RACE) and i am really tired..so, I apologize for the LONG /incoherant post..but, i really have no clue on this type of stuff..and i want to ask the experts here before i commit to anything w/my local shop.
STORY:
Anyways, my stock exhaust finally kicked the bucket (113K). To make a long story short..I am going to the exhaust guys tommorow to discuss my options. Since i never had to have an exhaust system replaced..i have NO IDEA what to have them do/look for/make sure they dont do..ESPECIALLY w/any little 'weird' TLC exhaust things i am unaware about.
WHAT I WANT/DONT WANT:
I do not want my stock setup anymore. I want something that sounds better, can take a beating, is less restrictive (flow) and looks GOOD! I dont want to spend tons of $$. I MIGHT need new headers and I MIGHT need new 02 sensors. I DEFNITELY need new pipes & cat.
QUESTIONS:
1. IF..i need a header/02 sensor..can anyone reccomend a good site/good manufacturer/good priced source?
2. I need new pipes & cat..I REALLY like how most rigs out there are sporting dual straight pipes from the sound/symmetry look. BUT, w/the straight 6..would dual exhaust be a waste of time/money? Would dual pipes just 'look' cool?..or would it actually provide more flow than the single pipe w/the straight 6 being the source? Would i run into any problems w/having the shop route dual pipes? In general, are there any places they SHOULD or SHOLDNT route the pipes?
3. Is there any special LC things i need to be aware of..or make my shop aware of? I know that I need to make sure they dont put the pipe too close to the spare (melting?) and also the heat/floor aspect. But, is there any thing else i need to know? I know (i think) there are 2 02? sensors?...why?..where? do they have to be in specific places? can they use the orig ones?
4. Does anyone have any suggestions on exhaust brands? Does anyone have any suggestions in general that would help me out?
Sorry for this CLUSTER post..i searched prior posts but didnt really find any post that really answered all my questions (i remember there was an AWESOME post on the old SOR Forum..but, i cant remember the advice).
I would really appreciat anyone's 2 cents with this one..as i have 0 ZERO cents on this topic!!
Thanks..oh, i have a '96
later,
-Joe-
STORY:
Anyways, my stock exhaust finally kicked the bucket (113K). To make a long story short..I am going to the exhaust guys tommorow to discuss my options. Since i never had to have an exhaust system replaced..i have NO IDEA what to have them do/look for/make sure they dont do..ESPECIALLY w/any little 'weird' TLC exhaust things i am unaware about.
WHAT I WANT/DONT WANT:
I do not want my stock setup anymore. I want something that sounds better, can take a beating, is less restrictive (flow) and looks GOOD! I dont want to spend tons of $$. I MIGHT need new headers and I MIGHT need new 02 sensors. I DEFNITELY need new pipes & cat.
QUESTIONS:
1. IF..i need a header/02 sensor..can anyone reccomend a good site/good manufacturer/good priced source?
2. I need new pipes & cat..I REALLY like how most rigs out there are sporting dual straight pipes from the sound/symmetry look. BUT, w/the straight 6..would dual exhaust be a waste of time/money? Would dual pipes just 'look' cool?..or would it actually provide more flow than the single pipe w/the straight 6 being the source? Would i run into any problems w/having the shop route dual pipes? In general, are there any places they SHOULD or SHOLDNT route the pipes?
3. Is there any special LC things i need to be aware of..or make my shop aware of? I know that I need to make sure they dont put the pipe too close to the spare (melting?) and also the heat/floor aspect. But, is there any thing else i need to know? I know (i think) there are 2 02? sensors?...why?..where? do they have to be in specific places? can they use the orig ones?
4. Does anyone have any suggestions on exhaust brands? Does anyone have any suggestions in general that would help me out?
Sorry for this CLUSTER post..i searched prior posts but didnt really find any post that really answered all my questions (i remember there was an AWESOME post on the old SOR Forum..but, i cant remember the advice).
I would really appreciat anyone's 2 cents with this one..as i have 0 ZERO cents on this topic!!
Thanks..oh, i have a '96
later,
-Joe-