Hello friends! Quick question... Recently installed a ZZP 2.5" downpipe with cat... Having a major leak at the connection to the downpipe and resonator.... It's all stock and the flange is rusted out. Replacing gaskets only buy me time. So, I see ZZP now offers a 2.5" cat back system for $500. That's probably at the upper limit of what I'm willing to spend. Would this be a good system for me? I'd honestly like to have a nice sound... Someone mentioned on here about replacing the resonator with a straight pipe? I assume I'd have to find a custom shop for something like that? Any thoughts on what would be a good way for me to go? Thank you!

 

I would bet you can get a CAT back system made and installed locally for a lower price. I had a 3" system installed for less, it's not stainless steel, but no big deal to me, I keep it painted. Don't go to the big box names like Midas etc. they will want top dollar. Just shop around for a mom / pop exhaust shop and you will come out okay.

 

The ZZP kit isn't full stainless either.

I second going to a local exhaust shop that you trust and just having them put it together with your mufflers / resonator of choice.

 

hey whAT part of philly you u in? if you are in philly, i know a few good exhaust shops that might be able to help you with this if need be

 

local shops are better and the best part is that its not stainless steel, so it should last your 5-7 years. that was the case when i had 2.25 pipes and luckily the pipes finally rusted after 5 years so i upgraded to 3 inch.it worked out because i recently just put a bunch of parts on which would require bigger pipes. if you plan on doing major upgrades id definitely reccomennd going to a custom shop that has a mandrel. i paid 350 from the cat back, well worth it, you might be able to find cheaper but make sure the shop is good and remember mandrel machine