Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) exhaust from eBay?

[Bug1]

I need to replace the exxhaust system on my truck, 96 LWB, 5spd, 4x4, basically stock except for a #11 plate and GSK.



I see systems on eBay in the $250-$350 range, the big difference from one to the other seems to be:



16ga vs 14ga tubing - I guess this is a longevity thing, but I wonder how much difference it really makes...



4 inch vs 5 inch - how big is the stock system? I understand the need for larger diameter for high flow apps, but what are the tradeoffs, especially in a mild motor? Does exh. port velocity at low RPMs suffer if you go too big?



muffler vs no muffler - I am not interested in incremental HP gains by running no muffler, I would like the truck to be quiet. however, I know that some turbodiesels are extremely quiet even with no muffler at all... Any comments?



Can anyone comment on why I should choose one over the other? Please keep in mind this is a mild engine in a reliablity/camping/towing application, I dont really care about smoke shows or big numbers...



Finally, any sellers to watch out for?



Thanks!



-Zach

 

[#crnxr]

You can probably benefit by gutting or losing the Cat and running just a resonator and muffler instead. Should reduce back pressure without having to go to a louder 4". But 4" exhaust sounds



Contact Rip Rook @ Source Automotive. Great guy and best prices around. In fact, looks like 4" exhausts are on sale.



Rip Rook





* Not affiliated with Source Automotive or Rip Rook, just a happy customer *



-Kyle

 

[PUMPERDUDE]

Check out City Muffler and Performance on Ebay. I just recieved a 4" stainless system with a Magnaflow muffler for 399 shipped to my front door. I was looking at the aluminized systems,but by the time you added shipping,it was just as much as the stainless. No brainer. Give me the SS anyday.

 

[vova]

Check out City Muffler and Performance on Ebay. I just recieved a 4" stainless system with a Magnaflow muffler for 399 shipped to my front door. I was looking at the aluminized systems,but by the time you added shipping,it was just as much as the stainless. No brainer. Give me the SS anyday.

Do you have a link?

 

[PUMPERDUDE]

Here you go!