I have a 2.25" Tanabe SMHyper Catback Exhaust that, within the first couple years of having it, has rusted so goddamn bad that I have had to weld the pipe back in place. Well now there is a huge gaping hole in the middle so I am fixing it because it is louder than FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCccKkkkk and gives me a headache. My question is, since I am pretty sure the muffler is still in great shape, should I just go to an exhaust shop, do a custom pipe job and keep it cheap? If so, will it sound the same as it did before and maintain the same power? Or should I say fck it and get a new catback? Im trying to go the cheaper route here since I am doing an *** ton of work to my car soon. Thanx!

edit:
i found a cheap *** greddy evo2 exhaust in case i decide to go with that, and here it is for you guys in case anyone is looking into it.
http://www.sportcompactonly.com/Exha...63_p-35649.htm

 

It shouldnt change if you go to a shop and have the same size piping put on. I do like the EVO2 exhaust though but your cheapest route is the shop. Also, can you not swear so much on here? Its supposed to be fairly friendly and welcoming for everyone, thanks

 

yup, sorry bout the cussing, wrote that last night when i was half awake from a very long day... was a wee bit slap happy.

 

ya should give you the same power and sound as long as you take the same route and bends you will be ok.