exhaust question

[matt4pl]

ok, i've read all the posts on custum exhausts, and i know the difference between crush and mandrel bends and all, mostly but... is it that significant? im planning on buying a 2.5" custum off a show car, its supposed to be really straight and stainles steel, with it, i'll be also getting hotshot headers and a high flow cat to go with it, off teh same car, and im paying 250 for the exhaust, opinions? is it worth it or should i go for an apex-i N1? thanks, matt

[Doogz]

Spring for the N1, mandrel bends really do make a difference. Crush bends cause dead spots in exhaust flow and running a 2.5" crush bend system would be like running a 2.25" mandrel bent system.

[djtodd]

...and running a 2.5" crush bend system would be like running a 2.25" mandrel bent system.

2.25 or smaller. I agree, spring for the mandrel bends. It's worth every penny.

[matt4pl]

well, the N1 would be nearly double the price, and im reconsidering doing anything to the car at the moment and going turbo over the summer

[matt4pl]

well, i MAY go turbo, sometime in the future, if my job improves, otherwise, im just gonna keep it stock and looking nice, maybe some rims, tints