97_GTP said:
I want to install an exhaust thats got a loud, deep throaty sound and that will increase my horsies. Gimme some help.
As already stated, HP gains in the range of 8-12 (or whatever) are probably what you can expect. I didn't notice much of a difference in HP at all when I built my exhaust and the car was stock, however, the sound was GREAT

. Keeping in mind that 8-12 HP in a 3500 lb car is like an extra passenger on the Titanic. LOL
First I built a full 2.5" 'dueled' Stainless system from the Stock cat back, running through a set of Borlas', W/the res and u-bend (at the time), and it was nice and deep, but not raspy with very little drone (NOT what I wanted

). I then scrapped the RES and it got a 'little' more raspy, but not too bad. After I rebuilt the motor, I'm now running the SLP Headers with a high flow cat, NO U-bend etc. It's pretty damn good now I must say, but sometimes just not enough.......LOL.
I haven't heard it, but I hear the LOUDMOUTH system is nice, as Chris says. I've thought of swapping my Borlas for something a little less 'tame' like a Magnaflow, or Flowmaster etc. I must say, Borla builds a beautiful muffler, but it keeps my twisted 6 a little quiet sometimes.
If you wanted to safe a few $'s, check out a shop that may' build you a custom system. It's all stainless now anyway, and just order whatever muffler you want.
Have fun!
Ross
Hope this helps