need advice for custom exhaust system, getting 1 made very soon Options

[TRDDawg]

I went to Merlins Muffler and Brake and got an estimate. They suggested cutting everything from the resonator back and making a 2.25" (stock is 1.75") exhaust system. It will cost $165 ($145 because i have a coupon). The price is without a muffler because I brought my own in (Flowmaster 40). Is this a reasonable price or if not where should I go? Meineke was too expensive. They were going to replace the pipe just before the muffler and it would cost $150.

Thanks

This post has been edited by TRDDawg: Jul 1, 2004 - 2:14 PM

[subsolo_21]

I got a muffler ($129), had a resonator cut out ($30), and gutted my cat. (free - did it myself). I'd say lose the resonator. That made a huge difference in the way mine sounds, but then again I like it kinda loud. When I only had the stainless muffler it didn't change the sound much and I could still hear my intake sucking air over the sound of the exhaust.