Looking for a quiet stainless system for a '97 Civic EX. Performance is not a big issue here (it is for the wife), but longevity is.

I've done several searches and all I can come up with is H.P. stuff. I'm basically looking for something that will last me 5-10 years up here in the North Eastern US.

 

Apex'i World Sport. Quiet and stocking looking.
Or DC Sports.

 

Any difference between the 2???

Where is the best place to get them??

 

Not sure if the Apex'i is offered in stainless yet, I believe it is.

Price might be a difference.
Try modacar.com

 

even if you get a stainless exhaust, it will last a bit longer if you spray it down with a few layers of high-temp paint. I'd also recommend the WS, but the tip is a little big, although a lot smaller than some others (you can probably hack it off if its not to your tastes).

 

You should have a muffler shop custom make one for you. I have a complete 3" exhaust system from turbo to atmosphere. I paid about 400 for everything from the cat back to be mandrel bent, and welded up. $400 included the magnaflow muffler and they also installed my wastegate dumptube back into my downpipe. So if I got all that for 400 you should be able to get yours for less.

 

Muffler is stainless, pipes are coated on the ws2 system. Don't forget to get the HAN discount if you go through modacar.