2G Most Bad A$$ sounding exhaust for 1998 eclipse gst

[Jeff D Desantis]

Looking to get a new turbo back exhaust, and want something mean sounding but not ricey sounding. Anyone give me some ideas and links to buy them?

 

[Bud92gsx]

Everyone says the thermal r&d sounds the best, but it is the most pricey.
If your trying to ball on a budget, megan downpipe, test pipe, and megan or Ebay ish catback.

If your looking at out vendors. Punishment racing has a 2g cat delete downpipe. The 1g pr downpipe option requires a test pipe. And Remember awd fits fwd but fwd will not fit awd

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

Love my apexi n1

 

[Dreams Realized]

+1 megan down pipe it is pretty mean. If you know a good shop or a good welder who can hook you up with a discount I would say go that route! Once you get the down pipe it's virtually a straight shot to the muffler hanger area ( I have like a 6" bend to get around the diff and that's it)

I have a megan DP with a 3" stainless steel custom exhaust. I went with a quiet muffler and a vibrant resonator because I like to hear the engine more than the exhaust, but if you go the custom route you can pick out a mean muffler (I personally like apexi and magnaflow) and save $$$ since the shop won't have much fab work to do, I would think it would be in the ~$350-450 range including the price of the DP, but I am woefully out of touch with shop prices as I just buy my welder friends beer or help them with their cars

 

[Jeff D Desantis]

I think currently there's just some kind of custom straight pipe on the car, pretty loud . I was watching youtube videos of diff exhaust sounds on the eclipse and I think my favorite was the hks carbon ti one - but the megan sounds awesome too and is a good budget one - So It sounds like I need the downpipe and xpipe from megan, than I can basically pick the cat back exhaust - which I might do the hks but its 800 Is there any welding with the megan downpipe test pipe and hks cat back setup? Or is it all bolt on? If I get the megan cat back instead would that be bolt on or is there welding needed also?

 

[Jeff D Desantis]

Should I replace the test pipe for high flow cat so it passes inspection and not super loud? I like a deep rumble not ricey sounding.

Also are these 2 exhaust systems the same? Or is one axel back and 1 cat back?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HKS-CARBON...008826&hash=item2c5e47d216:g:4E4AAOSwsspbdR-a

https://www.amazon.com/HKS-3112-EX0...eclipse&qid=1553086556&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spell

 

[Jeff D Desantis]

So I have these 2 items in my cart. For the test pipe or high flow cat which should I get?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HKS-CARBON...008826&hash=item2c5e47d216:g:4E4AAOSwsspbdR-a

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MEGAN-RACI...m2357c9e44e:g:ZzUAAOSwyQtVulWE&frcectupt=true

What else do I need besides these 2 ?

 

[rEclipserGST]

Let me ask you a question prior to me answering yours.

Do you plan on getting an awd or eventually converting your vehicle to awd?

I originally had a 2ga gst auto. I ended up with a 2ga awd auto. Guess where I put most my money? The engine bay. I had an ebay full 3" exhaust on my GST.

Being where I am now, I will tell you that the muffler is going to make the biggest sound difference between each exhaust.

I wouldn't spend $800 on a gst exhaust. I would straight pipe it and spend $150 on a nice muffler. Bigger turbo. External wastegate.

You could get an ebay exhaust and some cams to make it sound nice

 

[GReddyTalon]

My GReddy PE is the best sounding one in my opinion but impossible to find nowadays. Sorry mang.

Here is the closest I can find for your application:

http://www.2kracing.com/Product/1872.html

 

[Jeff D Desantis]

That exhaust looks nice.. I think my car is straight piped, but I think theres leaks in the exhaust. That's why I wanted to start over with a new exhaust.

 

[Detail]

Love my Greddy. Two resonators and a huge muffler.

 

[Jeff99GS]

I personally don’t like a super loud exhaust all the time so I put an electric Cutout on my Talon. It opens up just before the cat to a 3.5” open dump. When closed it sounds like stock. When it’s open it sounds like a side exit, loud as hell. The car still passes emissions testing which is required in my area.

 

[PlanZero]

After having an apexi ws2 on my awd and being very disappointed by the sound and overall quality, I love my eBay DNA/speed daddy exhaust! Excellent quality catback, matches up nicely to most downpipes (I matched it to a "speed racer" DP-megan knockoff) and the sound is truly unbelievable. Has a nice deep growl, and although pretty loud doesn't sound ricer at all, more like a muscle car. Fitment was perfect. Price: under $200 for everything. I can't say anything about other eBay sold exhausts but mine is awesome and has been holding up for a few years now.
A nice trick if you drive in the winter, spray the whole exhaust with Rust-Oleum rust protector or clear coat before installation.
Also for anyone who doesn't know, a simple $5 O2 sensor spacer on the rear O2 sensor prevents CELs with no cat.

 

[AWD-Tony]

Can’t recall if I’ve ever heard a ricey 4g63t. No complaints on my old 2g setup. Hanns full 3” down pipe off turbo w apex dunk

 

[Black95TSIawd]

I have a mint Apex Grand Sport catback for sale. 3inch at the testpipe and opens to 4 inch by the muffler. Easily best sounding exhaust i’ve ever owned. PM if interested.

 

[donniekak]

4” hood exit.