Stage 2 and...???

SRT38 said:

Ive been wanting to get a stage 2 and a 3 inch exhaust for a while. I only have 1500 to spend and i was planning on getting a 3 in exhaust on ebay for around 300 until i made a post about it and u guys said that it was poorly madeand therefore i shouldnt get it. If i get a stage 2 with out toys for 900 then wats the cheapest 3 inch exhaust(but still performs and sounds great) that will still keep me under 1500. I was planning on getting a downpipe w/cat and 3 in o2 housing to go with this in the future. Any suggestions would help alot because i want order them this week.

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If sound is not a concern, about the best deal is a BDJ's dump TBE for $350, while the side exit is just a bit more and much more liveable (I should know, I have one). If you're thinking of just getting a 3" catback now and a DP and 02 housing later, reverse that. While S2 was designed for just a catback, the gains from a high-flowing catback will be relatively minor until you have at least a DP w/ a highflow cat. The DP and 02 housing will provide more benefits on their own than just a catback, and when you do finally get a catback, you'll be much happier with the results.

Oh, forgot to add this, but if you don't want a dump or side exit but still wanna save money, get an 02 sensor housing and a DP w/ an e-cutout (I highly recommend Maxxfab for both, catless if you can get away with it). You'll see even more gains than with a full turboback, and you can add whatever catback you want later for just cruising.

so u think i should get a 3 inch o2 housing and 3 inch downpipe with the stage 2 now and just wait till i have more money to get a 3 inch catback? Oh and i dont rele want a SEE cause i like the look od the dual rear exhaust tips

wat would a stage 2 w/o toys with a needs wings ecut out down pipe or max fab put down for numbers? well this with a cai, no boost leaks, and like 21 psi?

Is it more beneficial for me to buy 3 inch o2 housing and a 3 inch downpipe now and wait till i have more money for the 3 inch exhaust and put that on later, or buy just the exhaust now with no dowpipe and o2 housing.

Also, can anyonme recomend a 3 inch, dual tip, mufflerless exhast, with a cat for around 600 or less and i dont rele want to go to a shop and have one custom made cause there arent any by me

Any replys r appreciated

SRT38 said:

Is it more beneficial for me to buy 3 inch o2 housing and a 3 inch downpipe now and wait till i have more money for the 3 inch exhaust and put that on later, or buy just the exhaust now with no dowpipe and o2 housing.

Also, can anyonme recomend a 3 inch, dual tip, mufflerless exhast, with a cat for around 600 or less and i dont rele want to go to a shop and have one custom made cause there arent any by me

Any replys r appreciated

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Definetely go with the 02housing and downpipe first, that's where all the horsepower is made. And besides, the 02housing is a PITA to install, so why do a downpipe and then have to go back in there later for the 02housing. As far as finding a system, check the buy/sell section for good deals. Both maxxfab and exhaust depot have really nice quality 3" mandrel bent dual exit, mufferless systems.

Maxxfab.com. Maxxfab/Mopar/Borla FTW

If no toys were the option, I would do it the other way around.
Get the 3" exhaust first then probably look for a cheap S2 or S1 for that matter.

SRT38 said:

Ive been wanting to get a stage 2 and a 3 inch exhaust for a while. I only have 1500 to spend and i was planning on getting a 3 in exhaust on ebay for around 300 until i made a post about it and u guys said that it was poorly madeand therefore i shouldnt get it. If i get a stage 2 with out toys for 900 then wats the cheapest 3 inch exhaust(but still performs and sounds great) that will still keep me under 1500. I was planning on getting a downpipe w/cat and 3 in o2 housing to go with this in the future. Any suggestions would help alot because i want order them this week.

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dude, if you have 1500 to spend, dont waste it on a stage 2. Get a 3 inch full turboback exhaust w/O2 housing, ebay FMIC, NGK Irradiums/wires, and a WGA, and then save up a little more for dtec, s2 injectors, wideband and upping boost to 20-22 psi. it'll be like roughly around 1800, but you'll be throwing down about 300 whp. which is as much as S2 TT. it would be your call.