Well I think its time to plan my exhaust.
I am not buying a system most likely I may get a cheap ebay system to fill missing pieces but for the most part I am going to start hand picking parts. As I pick the parts they will be listed here. I am going for a 2.25 exhaust. So anyone who was planning the same I will also include options that I found to help with research. This is an I4 only thread and any knowledge add in would help.
Things to consider. Although our car has had a few aftermarket pieces made we are not limited to just those we can use certain pieces of the 3G eclipse exhaust for the I4 without mods or a whole system we just need to stretch it.
https://www.thegalantcenter.org/show...haust+diagrams For your consideration an old post of mine.
This is not for ebay exhaust systems this is for people who look to get what they pay for and plan to pay well not cheap out on parts. If you want a part posted on here supply a link that has a price so people know what to look for.
My possible 2.25 system:
Headers: RPW 4-1.
Cat: Dynatec Super Converter
Tubing: VRS Mandrel Bent
Muffler: Borla Turbo XL possibly.
Something stylish for the Tip and of course a CF heat shield so I don't burn my girl.
Parts that have been researched and known to fit:
Headers-(legal for inspection)
a. Racing Performance Works Headers. Hear a lot of good stuff about these.
(http://www.rpw.com.au/shop/index.php...hk=1&Itemid=31)
b. CMF Headers. Also heard good stuff about these.
(http://www.eclipseforums.org/article36.html)
c. Kamikaze Headers. ptgalantctr for discount I believe.
http://www.ptuning.com/html/search-r...m&cmbYear=2003
Headers-(Not Legal for Inspection)
a. DC Sport Headers.
(http://jdmultimate.com/dc_sports/dc_...s/g-50612.aspx)
Universal High Flow Cats(Require Welding 49 State Legal)
a. Summit Racing 2.25
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
b. Summit Racing 2.25
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
c. Magnaflow 2.25
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
d. Magnaflow 2.25
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
e. Dynomax Super Converter 2.25
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
There are many other of these Cats but these stood out as fair priced and well made.
f. For your consideration 50 State Legal... Cali Folks you get boned on prices.
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...DisplayPrice|1
g. For every one else 49 State Legal...Cheaper then Cali spec.
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...DisplayPrice|1
For Good Mandrel Bent Piping I suggest going to your local muffler shop once you choose everything else.
a. VRS Exhaust Piping Kits I think we should be fine with the 00-03 fwd eclipse 2.25 piping.
http://www.vrsexhaust.com/TUBING_KIT...ubishi_tk.html
Any modifications needed for this can be done for about 50 bucks at a muffler shop like I said.
Now it's time to choose your muffler and tail pipe and out the door you go. See list below.
a. Here is a list of all universal 2.25 single inlet single outlet muffles. 208 options ;)
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...ku&RC=10#rstop
b. One of my favorites Borla 2.25/2.25 single single turbo internals.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Work in progress folks :-D
Hope you enjoy all of the information compiled so far this list will keep growing as you contribute.