Need advise on exhaust systems

[evillecutter]

you buy the muffler and any decent shop should be able to install it for less then $75 - had a bad cat replaced for $125 parts and labor

[JAMAS]

you buy the muffler and any decent shop should be able to install it for less then $75 - had a bad cat replaced for $125 parts and labor

what cat did you replace it with? OEM or Aftermarket?

[VXD959]

It seems that I have to change my muffler also due to corrosion. I don't know much about mechanics, so I have to ask a basic question:

When you replace the muffler, Do you also replace the cat converter /pipes? How do you determine if you need a new cat?

Any benefits (or not) from having a dual exhaust?

Thanks,

[evillecutter]

It seems that I have to change my muffler also due to corrosion. I don't know much about mechanics, so I have to ask a basic question:

When you replace the muffler, Do you also replace the cat converter /pipes? How do you determine if you need a new cat?

Any benefits (or not) from having a dual exhaust?

Thanks,

you do not have to have new catalitic converters if you want to replace your muffler - might have guys take a look at them while they are down there but you will get a check engine if one of those go out - many will argue back and forth about dual exhaust and in some cases im sure it would help hp and air flow, but the vx was designed with one so unless you want to spend a lot more money i would leave it the way it is

[evillecutter]

what cat did you replace it with? OEM or Aftermarket?

aftermarket - i asked the guy if it was an odd cat and he said no very common he had it on his shelf

[JAMAS]

aftermarket - i asked the guy if it was an odd cat and he said no very common he had it on his shelf

which side did you replace?