Hi there. Need some good advise here. I need to replace the exhaust line from the front pipe all the way back on F22. Not leaving in California but in the world's de-icing salt capital: Québec, Canada. My muffler is new but a 89$ Bosal that might last another winter (15 months) at best. So don’t care much about keeping it or not. Would thus ideally need stainless system. Wonder if increasing size to some 2 inches would make any difference. If so, size needs to be increase from end to end right? Budget: less than $800 and minimum customization as I don’t have time to play with that. Need to keep good ground clearance for driving in snow and decent sound level (no bass pumping here). Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks -RR

so you dont care about keeping it for more than a year? i'm confused

if you want a lasting exhaust system then i'd start piecing one together. price range is the major player right here. if you only need something to get buy for a bit then just get a replacement POS from the JY or cheap system from the exhaust shop. if you want something with quality AND that will last then i would go with a KTeller pipe kit and swap in your choice of cat, resonator, and muffler. i wonder is there is a special coating that can go onto pipes like that to keep them from corroding so fast. try researching that as well.

Thanks Kellen and sorry for the confusion.
What I meant is that a cheap muffler (walker, bosal...), as well as exhaust line (extension) made of galvanised steel do not usually last more than two winters. I want to keep the car for as long as the body will be in decent shape, say another 5-6 years. All Hondas I had so far (except my last wagon) have been wrecked because of deep corrosion, not mileage. The only way to get longer-lasting exhaust system is to go with genuine Honda parts (4-6 years but $$$$)or aftermarket stainless steel parts for lower cost. As I am not an expert, nor do I have much spare time to start I would rather go with with something that's been proven to fit (esp. a wagon...) with minimal customization. I know ApexI used to manufacture a 2'' center section (resonator) and muffler kit specific to wagons but I looks like it's been discontinued. Even there... What kind of CC, center pipe and front pipe am I using with such an oversized kit. Any real output difference?

What have you guys opted for?
Thanks! -RR