I have heard from some people that a pipe is a pipe and that you're just paying for the name. The only difference would be catted/no cats and stainless steel. Do you agree with this??:SNSign:
I'd tend to agree with that, but with a little more input...not only is it the name that you are paying for but it can also be:
The fit. Does it install like the OEM pipe or does it need some massaging? That said, I've had great luck with some 'bargain' midpipes - UPR,
Pypes
The cats (if you go catted).
Magnaflow makes the best and most manufacturers will use their cats...but some may not. I'd avoid a midpipe without magnaflow cats.
Right now I have the Magnaflow Magnapack catback with a Magnaflow catted X (not my choice, these pieces were on here when I bought it). I've run several different configs on my 2V GTs. My fav was SLP LM2 with an OR X, but second to that was on my black GT -
Borla Stinger with an OR X. It was loud.
If I were in your shoes, I'd by either Pypes or UPR. For a louder setup, go with an OR pipe, if you can.
Best of Luck!