Hey guys, I'm a little strapped for cash since I'm about to go off to college, so my question is, would it sound like as$ if I were just to replace the stock midpipe w/ a catted X and not the stock catback?
It would sound better, but the stock mufflers should go too if you are getting a new midpipe. Just get 2 new mufflers put on at the same time too instead of paying 500 bucks for a whole new cat back. As far as X-pipes, SLP makes good hi-flow catted ones, and the design of the junction is similar to that of Dr. Gas, which is probably the best. I have SLP, and it fit real nice with good clearance and a killer sound.
anybody else done this or have an opinion, also, do X pipes really get that much more power than H pipes? That was my main concern, but if they're pretty close I may just go with an H. Thanks for any info
It will sound much better. If you are really strapped for cash just get an offroad H, and switch out your stock h-pipe with that. Keep your stock cat-back.
Aftermarket cat-backs do almost nothing performance wise as opposed to changing out a midpipe with 4 or 6(cant remember) cats on it.
Do you think your car sounds good now, but needs more volume? O/R H is probably the best answer.