Strup header...

[Eros]

So, thanks to Lawrence Scion, I recieved a 1/2 off coupon from Strup. Seeing that I already have a Magnaflow catback, I shall be ordering a header from them. So far, research has shown me ceramic will reduce heat and I won't have to worry about keeping it clean like the stainless header. I will be leaving the heat shield off, so will I have to worry about anything melting if I go with the ceramic? Does anyone have any pics of the ceramic header installed? Is there a sound difference between the ceramic and stainless? Also, I would like to avoid rasp, so since I only have a catback do I need to worry about installing a resonator? Thanks in advance.

[fightinsk8ers]

i just put on my strup stainless header yesterday...you will need a resonator or it will be raspy...thats with any kind of header...

[Eros]

Did you install any type of mid pipe or down pipe? If not, how is the sound with just the header and exhaust?

[JoshCrane1]

RASP!!!!!!!! you need to add at least a 18" resonator to your midpipe to cut it down so people cant hear you a mile away.

[Eros]

I was thinking about getting the Vibrant Ultra quiet resonator:

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/22001003/Images/9/vibresuq_v1.jpg

Now, I was told this needs to be welded on to the midpipe. I have a stock midpipe so, would I need the 2 1/4" outlet or the 2 1/2" outlet?

[JoshCrane1]

I was thinking about getting the Vibrant Ultra quiet resonator:

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/22001003/Images/9/vibresuq_v1.jpg

Now, I was told this needs to be welded on to the midpipe. I have a stock midpipe so, would I need the 2 1/4" outlet or the 2 1/2" outlet?
safer to go larger, the person welding will thank you. also take note that the clearance in the midpipe area is very tight and that may not fit. take a look under your car to see what i mean.

[fightinsk8ers]

i have an s-pipe as well...car is very loud and raspy...i can stand it but im gonna get a resonator welded in when i get some extra cash

[Eros]

Just pulled the trigger on an Invidia s-pipe from hopupracing.com. It was $155 shipped; not too bad. I was going back and forth between a generic ebay s-pipe but didn't like the look of the welds. I also ordered an AR25 resonator for the rasp when I get my header. I hope everything will sound ok with my magnaflow catback.

[JoshCrane1]

i got the generic ebay one for 50 bucks, when i recieved it, the welds and everything were identical to the more expensive counterparts, but owell whats an extra 100 bucks. good luck and hope all goes well.

[Eros]

Thanks. How's the pipe working for you? How long have you had it?

I was looking at this one:
http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/20059752/Images/SCIONdp.jpg

I just didn't like the look of the welds by the end. Is this the one you got? I figured better safe than sorry.

[fightinsk8ers]

me and josh have the same spipe off ebay i love it!...same thing as the others btw