turbo/cat bac comparison

[turbo98eclipse]

which would be better for a stock 2g gst a turbo bac or cat bac exhaust. the car is only stock now :thumbdown but im planning on doin some MAJOR engine work 2 it reel soon. and what brand would you recommend?

 

[swing lo]

you answered your own question. Just get the full turbo back if you plan to upgrade later.

 

[turbo98eclipse]

any recomendations on which turbo bac 2get?

 

[icedearth15]

It's up to you:
5Zigen
AHP
Apex'i
ATR
Borla
Buschur Racing
Diamond Star Specialties
Extreme Technologies
GReddy
HKS
Pacesetter
RNR
Tanabe
Thermal R&D
Victory Performance

That list is via the parts catalog under catback.


RnR has a ton of options I would check them out although I have no first hand experience with them: http://www.rnrracing.com

Slowboyracing.com <<Offers a couple different types of exhausts

RoadRaceEngineering.com <<Offers exhausts

As well as many others.


A custom setup is usually the cheapest for example my turbo back cost me about $300 (megan 3" straight through muffler, 10 feet aluminized pipe, 3 90* bends, and Punishment racing o2 housing (with external dump)...keep in mind I have a 90' talon, but you get the point.

Check out what the parts list has: http://www.dsmtuners.com/parts/default.php?cPath=3_142

Read this article by RRE before you decide on buying anything:

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/eclipsetech/fake3inchexhaustsystems.htm


Do searches through the forum seeing what people who have different setups think of them. There is not a "best", some are better than other as far as performance, but there is a point where you have to ask yourself if you want loud, quiet, stainless, angle tip, straight tip, etc.

Good luck, take your time, and make a good well researched decision.

 

[sweet97]

RNR is running a special 3" turbo back for $499 if you act soon. Mark

 

[turbo98eclipse]

looks like we have a winner!! plus i was doing some research, heard sum audio clips (sounds sexyyy ), and low price !!

 

[swing lo]

Try this site. my boy got his full 3in turbo back from these guys. The bends are tight, and they ship fast as well. I agree with the guy that said make your own exhaust, but if i had to get a store bought system, i would go with THERMAL or APEX-I

 

[DSMeclipse4G63]

ATR 3in cat back, by far the best,one of if not the highest flowing exhaust for dsm's, and it is a bit loud with a growl and turbo whistle. Its cheaper then the apexi and hks systems, its stainless. It is custom and takes about 2 weeks to get to your door. Best exhaust Ive used.
Andrew

 

[sweet97]

I got the Buschur 2.5" stainless system and it is great, great fit. I used a muffler I had but will be looking for something quieter, perhaps a Borla or Flowmaster. Mark

 

[Talonman]

ATR 3in cat back, by far the best,one of if not the highest flowing exhaust for dsm's, and it is a bit loud with a growl and turbo whistle. Its cheaper then the apexi and hks systems, its stainless. It is custom and takes about 2 weeks to get to your door. Best exhaust Ive used.
Andrew

werd love the sound of my ATR

 

[turbo98eclipse]

o word? where did u guys get the atr exhaust from?

 

[JiveMasterT]

i got an apex'i turbo back and its quite nice. it is loud though, but it sounds really good and there is no raspy noise.

 

[turbo98eclipse]

u think that a 4'' Stainless Steel N1 Style Tip is a bit 2 big?? stick wit 3"??

 

[DSMeclipse4G63]

o word? where did u guys get the atr exhaust from?

I bought mine from www.dsmparts.com about 2 months ago, they were on sale I paid 500 shipped to my door, when compared to apexi($520) and hks($780) thermal at $574. $494 doesnt seem bad. Especially since it flows more then the other systems and is all custom made SS mandrel bent 3in. I just checked thier site and it is still for sale at $494.
Andrew

 

[CanadianTSi]

u think that a 4'' Stainless Steel N1 Style Tip is a bit 2 big?? stick wit 3"??

Get the 4" tip...the 3" just doesn't look right.

 

[turbo98eclipse]

when u buy, lets say a atr turbo back system, what parts come with it? i mean are any parts replaced with the system( high flow cat, downpipe, catback.....) anything? or is it all piping?

 

[DSMeclipse4G63]

If you buy a atr turbo back you get the 3in o2 housing, 3 downpipe, 3in catback. You can swap in a 3in catco high flow if you choose but you dont have to since you will be sent all the nesseary piping.
Andrew

 

[turbo98eclipse]

u sure it comes with all that 4 $500? on the site it doesnt mention any of that comming with the kit and it ecen says "Works well with the ATR Downpipes" basically implying that it comes SEPARATE. take a look: http://www.dsmparts.com/customer/product.php?productid=90&cat=91&page=1

no down pipe, o2 housing, or catback mentioned.

 

[DSMeclipse4G63]

u sure it comes with all that 4 $500? on the site it doesnt mention any of that comming with the kit and it ecen says "Works well with the ATR Downpipes" basically implying that it comes SEPARATE. take a look: http://www.dsmparts.com/customer/product.php?productid=90&cat=91&page=1

no down pipe, o2 housing, or catback mentioned.

no $494 ios for the cat back, as this thread was about cat backs. If you read my post it says all the prices and the ATR being the cheapest.
Andrew

 

[sweet97]

I believe rnr racing is offering a special. 3" turbo back for $499. I will go to www.rnrracing.com and click on specials and confirm. mark

 

[sweet97]

rnr racing has 3" mandrel bent TURBO back systems with muffler for $499. Check it out!

 

[turbo98eclipse]

If you buy a atr turbo back you get the 3in o2 housing, 3 downpipe, 3in catback. You can swap in a 3in catco high flow if you choose but you dont have to since you will be sent all the nesseary piping.
Andrew

ACTUALLY u said if i got the atr exhaust from da site u tol me (in bold underlined and italics above )it comes wit all dat ^ :laugh: but i think imma go back 2 the rnr cuz u get the turbo back exhaust wit a 4" tip 3" down pipe high flow cat and a 3" catback for about $775. all those 2gether would usually go 4about a G and more

 

[swing lo]

I'm sorry for the above post by me with no site given. Here is the site i was refering to about a complete exhaust system. If you want pic's of how the system looks on a 2g, i can show you some of my boy's car.

Here's the site, anf they ship really fast too.

http://www.kteller.com/