Pacesetter LTs and ORY on the way soon (unless I can be convinced buying jet-hots and Y pipe is a better choice, though it costs about $200 more)

Question is, what should I do if my I pipe is stock 2 3/4" and Y-pipe is 3"? I am going to take it to the shop and get from the muffler to cat 3" unless you guys think a reducer would yield the SAME results. I know if wont be the same, but I'd just like to know what other people in my situation have done. Thanks

 

why not just buy a used aftermarket catback?

 

What are your power goals with the car? That will determine the best way to go. If your just looking for a little extra power and a good sound, stick with the stock I-pipe and go to a reducer. If your looking to get more serious with the power, you may want to go 3" all the way back.

 

thanks for the replies

I would buy a used catback, but I paid a good amount to have mine done - it's just muffler back. Everything is 3" besides the inlet of muffler to cat (with the exception of the cutout at the axle) I wanted to do headers during this winter break, and cannot afford another catback system - so I'm thinking of getting the I pipe 3" to match the rest of the exhaust, then install headers and Y -- eventually down the road a new catback (thinking gmmg) -- would that be a good plan?

 

You can't go wrong with that plan, it will be good for now and good down the road if you decide to go a little more radical.