cat-back system

[vito]

I have a 4.0L SOHC 2000, and I want to get a cat-back system, I dont want it to be loud, but I want the performance, Ive been reading a lot and for what I want everyone recommends getting a GIBSON Cat Back Exhaust System, but is a little expensive for me, its $345.00, some others reccommend a custom catback because its cheaper, about $200.00, my question is if I get a custom catback with a gibson muffler would it be the same as the GIBSON Cat Back Exhaust System, I mean same HP, torque and sound?
The sound of the gibson catback is what Im looking for.
THANKS

 

[section525]

As long as the tubing is the same diameter it should basically be the same. Just don't expect the HP numbers the kit is claiming.

I think a custom cat-back system is always better than the 3 to 4 piece cat-back kits. Welds are better than bolts.

 

[X~FACTOR]

Ever consider Magnaflow?

 

[mbanks21]

Magnaflow is more expensive than Gibson...actually you can get the aluminized Gibson for way less than $345...or Jardine Thorley or good old Flowmaster.

 

[vito]

Thanks
Im going to get a custom catback with a gibson muffler,
I did not think about magnaflow because Ive heard it makes more noise than gibson.
Anyone from tucson knows a good muffler shop that can do this work for me. THANK YOU