98 Eclipse GS exhaust?

MonsterEnrgY · Apr 25, 2012

Hey, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me or give some advice. I am looking at replacing my stock exhaust on my 98 eclipse GS (N/T). I have been looking around at different cat backs and I am not sure what brand I should by. I don't know a whole lot about cars but I am good at researching about it. Would any one please give me some advice on what kind of cat back system I should buy and from where? Is eBay any good or is it so cheap for a reason? Thanks!

Leonthefaded · Apr 25, 2012

Get:

Ebay header and downpipe combination, use the stock piping to a universal Borla Offset muffler.

Great sound, easy setup. Cheap and very effective.

jpmxrider489 · Apr 25, 2012

If you want the look. You can have a shop make you one and get a special tip. Its much more cost effective. I have a ebay exhaust and I have no problems so far. The fitment was great and sounds good.

MonsterEnrgY · Apr 25, 2012

Yeah, I was looking at something like this Megan catback in this link, the only thing is that I am not sure if the 4.5'' tip will look too big and I was hoping to find something similar for cheaper on eBay.

Megan Racing

TheFallenJosh · Apr 25, 2012

I went with the eBay BBP Catback exhaust for my RS. very cheap and great fitment, I also later purchased a header and dowwnpipe from the same company and it sounds really good.

jpmxrider489 · Apr 25, 2012

Dude I got a 5 inch tip. Its just all personal preference. You can look around ebay for a exhaust. Heres a quick link.

STAINLESS STEEL CAT BACK CATBACK EXHAUST SYSTEM+HEADER 95-99 ECLIPSE NT 2G NA | eBay

TheFallenJosh · Apr 25, 2012

I believe this is the one I got http://www.ebay.com/itm/JDM-N1-LIGHT-WEIGHT-FULL-CATBACK-SPORT-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-/170828527234?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AEclipse&vxp=mtr&hash=item27c62c7682#ht_1002wt_1396

jpmxrider489 · Apr 25, 2012

There are plenty choices out there. Just the matter of finding one with good reviews. Pipe is pipe. I just like to find a vendor that as good fitment.

007jimmy · Apr 25, 2012

A stock FWD GST or a FWD TSI catback would bolt right up. The piping is bigger and it gives that "stock" appearance with added performance.

MonsterEnrgY · Apr 25, 2012

Sweet, thanks guys for the advice. Another question, how easy is it to replace my catback with the new one? I don't know much but if it is fairly simple I would like to do it myself instead of paying someone. Is it welded on or just hangers?

jpmxrider489 · Apr 25, 2012

007jimmy said:
A stock FWD GST or a FWD TSI catback would bolt right up. The piping is bigger and it gives that "stock" appearance with added performance.

Hes on a non turbo.

Should be just hangers. But you can weld it together but I like hangers. Sometimes the vendors suck at the brackets so you have to be creative. Like I got the universal hangers from parts store and just bent them to fit. It works.

007jimmy · Apr 25, 2012

jpmxrider489 said:
Hes on a non turbo.

Should be just hangers. But you can weld it together but I like hangers. Sometimes the vendors suck at the brackets so you have to be creative. Like I got the universal hangers from parts store and just bent them to fit. It works.

No modifications needed. A FWD turbo catback will bolt up to a 420a, hangers and all.

MonsterEnrgY · May 1, 2012

TheFallenJosh said:
I believe this is the one I got JDM N1 LIGHT WEIGHT FULL CATBACK SPORT EXHAUST SYSTEM | eBay

TheFallenJosh, would you happen to know what size pipping your BBP exhaust is? The one in this link that you posted is 2.25" with a 4.5" tip. Would you still suggest this one or should I look for one that is 2.5" pipping? Does that little bit of a difference in size matter?

TunedSpyder · May 5, 2012

I have a short dual Megan 3.5" tip. I decided not to go with a cat back and save $400. I got just the muffler and it sounds better and works better than my friend who went full cat back. On the eclipse, you dont gain much diamater.

Megan Racing DF Muffler with Dual 3.5" Tips & Silencers | eBay

97eclipsealovelost · Jun 30, 2015

Bringing this back to life I need to know if I can use a exhaust from a 97 rs on my 97 GS spyder? eBay keeps saying it will fit but I'm not gonna take their word for it.

PlanZero · Jul 1, 2015

Catback should fit all fwd 2gs. DP may be different. I am very pleased with my DNA motoring catback. Fitment, including hangers, was perfect. $102 shipped. It's got a 4.5" tip, but it doesn't look obnoxious or stick out too far. The muffler is offset, n1 style but looks appropriate on my TSi. It sounds like a freakin chevelle (of course, I also eliminated the cat). So I'm sure it would be a little quieter with a cat. Very deep and throaty at lower rpms. I love it.

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