After weighing out the options available from manufacturers for a 2.5" exhaust system I could not see myself separating that much hard earned cash from wallet for the gains/sound to be found. So I went ahead and started to do some value shopping to put together a custom system consisting of the following:
-I scored a slightly used Magnaflow straight through mid-muffler and Dynomax axle back from SHODYOU (Thanks again for the hook up)
-I then went to a local custom exhaust shop and we looked at the exhaust system and chose the best route for installation. We decided to run all 2.5" exhaust tubing with mandrel bends to the downpipe flanges.
In the end I will have a system that should match the performance of other 2.5" exhaust systems while still having a nice sound without any drone. The best part is that I will have only about $600 wrapped up in the entire set-up.
The install is going down this Friday, 5/16/14, and I will be sure to have some pictures and sound clips to follow.