Originally Posted by
Whitedog
Thanks for your recommendation on 304 stainless. I just wanted to solicit what the general community felt would be a better then stock replacement header/catback exhaust without going the $400+ ceramic route. I don't need the exotic, but something of quality. Since I do not know much about the brands or the tech put into the exhaust, i was hoping the community would point me in the right direction. I would hate to buy something crappy from flebay then finding out that there was something in equivalent price which was better.
But just knowing 304 stainless is an excellent start. Thanks Provocateur!
A coated pipe is going to be cheaper than a stainless steel one because it is just mild steel underneath the coating. Once that coating comes off, it will begin to oxidize. 304 stainless should never rust, in theory, and will last longer than you will have the car.
Apex'i doesn't make fully stainless exhausts but Greddy and Skunk2 do. Like I said earlier, stick with fully 304 stainless, an exhaust diameter around 60mm, and a sufficient muffler and you'll be happy with it.