Purpose:
Before we start, we want to set the record straight: Many peoples' first impression of an upgraded exhaust system on a four-cylinder vehicle consists of bigger exhaust tips and noises similar to those from a lawn mower. That's not the case. A true performance exhaust system is one that has less bends, larger diameter piping, and a correct balance of flow and back pressure. Although there will almost always be an increase in sound anytime there is less restriction, louder is definitely not always better. In fact, we set out to find a system that was on the quieter end of the spectrum. We did plenty of research before choosing our exhaust setup. A few factors that we considered: the size of our future turbo, the noise level of the exhaust, the ease of installation, and finally, the recommendations of other Eclipse/Talon/Laser owners.

Disclaimer:
Perform this installation at your own risk. We do not assume any responsibility whatsoever for any damages of any kind resulting from any information printed in this article. This article was created as a supplementary resource and should not be used as the lone source of information on this topic. We recommend that you seek the advice of a trained professional. This is simply a guide to show users how we accomplished our own installations for our Project Car.

A few tips for installation:
1. Make sure the vehicle has had sufficient time to cool down. 2. Gather all tools you'll need before you begin. 3. Spray all bolts with a lubricant such as LiquidWrench and allow to penetrate for about an hour. 4. Have a back-up plan ready in case you aren't able to perform the entire project yourself (we needed to seek assistance from a professional welder to complete the project). 5. Use protective eye wear. Our tools consisted of a socket set, vise grips, adjustable wrench and some wire snips.

Parts Installed: