cat back exhaust

[detok]

alright i know im not a noob but i wanted to know if its better to buy an aftermarket catback from ebay or just buy a canister and replace all the pipping on my car they charge 80 bucks for all the pipping what is better

[92 AccordLX]

I would go with the ebay cat

[Camurai]

If you buy a catback through eBay, they can typically be installed by the owner in an afternoon, saving you labor costs. The ebay system is also designed to go together, and comes with a resonator. Having the system installed by a shop typically ends up being a little more expensive, and they may not include a resonator, but it will have a guarantee on their workmanship for at least 90 days. Weigh your options and decide for yourself!

[H23CB7]

If you buy a catback through eBay, they can typically be installed by the owner in an afternoon, saving you labor costs. The ebay system is also designed to go together, and comes with a resonator. Having the system installed by a shop typically ends up being a little more expensive, and they may not include a resonator, but it will have a guarantee on their workmanship for at least 90 days. Weigh your options and decide for yourself!

i agree. But also ebay catbacks are exactly the same like greddy and apexi. Well not the muffler section (axleback) obviously but the piping is almost identical. I would go with ebay unless you look around for a cheap used name brand.

[ExCoupe92]

I know people in the past have been very successful with ebay but I don't like to go to them for parts. I figure, if you're spending the money to soup up your car, spend the money to soup up your car. Several people think ebay is god, and I agree.. I use them all the time for little body stuff but NOTHING performance. The last thing I want is to spend a couple hundred bucks on a no name brand cat that will rust out in a month. That's just my opinion. I would go with a legit company.

[H23CB7]

I know people in the past have been very successful with ebay but I don't like to go to them for parts. I figure, if you're spending the money to soup up your car, spend the money to soup up your car. Several people think ebay is god, and I agree.. I use them all the time for little body stuff but NOTHING performance. The last thing I want is to spend a couple hundred bucks on a no name brand cat that will rust out in a month. That's just my opinion. I would go with a legit company.

thats what i did and ended up spending 300 on a USED thermal r&d that was 4 years old. That hurt my wallet. But it sounds hella good even with no cat.

[Camurai]

I use eBay to find bargains on parts where name brand isn't necessarily a huge issue. Catback exhausts and intakes are two such areas. When it comes to something like an exhaust header or suspension parts, on the other hand, you definitely get what you pay for. Stick with well known name brands.

[deevergote]

Brand names are almost always better, even in the areas that you can't really tell the difference...

However, the difference between a brand name and a cheap system is about the same as the difference between a cheap system and a muffler shop setup. Get the proper diameter and you'll be fine with anything, really. If you're planning a swap or turbo in the future, go with the cheapest option, as you'll want to change it later on.

[92accordbl]

I went to a local shop and got 2 1/4 pipe and later had them put on a resonator and got a tip from a local import shop...sounds great and runs strong...in all it cost bout 300...same as some name brand stuff..just go with what ur budget is, call around and see what people offer...