After doing some research and being that my birthday is in a few weeks I think it is time to throw a cat back on the X. After getting under the truck I realized I didn't want to start hacking away at the muffler and decided a cat back would be the easiest and most efficient way to go. It's a 2000 3.3 4WD AT, BTW. I've already done the intake mod and removed the resonators and threw in a K&N Hi-flow filter. It definitely gave it a much throatier sound, but it bugs me that it is a relatively quiet truck. I'm confused as to what system to get though. I've seen the Gibson and the Calmini, and I've also heard that Borla has one, but I haven't been able to find it. I don't want something that is an annoying type of loud, I have lights to annoy people if need be ;). The last thing I want is something that sounds like a little ricer coming by. A nice idle, throaty under a load, and relatively quiet when I have to sneak in at night. What do you guys think would be a good one to pick up?

Also, I'm assuming installation shouldn't be to bad, right? Something I could do in the driveway at home. It is pretty much a bolt on system, no welding, right?

Well, thanks for the help!

I don't have the links handy but I was piddling on youtube the other night and came across a few videos of some xterras that had magnaflow exhaust and intake mods and they were recording the sound of them. Check through youtube and see what you can find. I think I was just doing a general search by keyword "Xterra"

one more question, would i get similar performance by just installing a magnaflow muffler instead of the full cat back system, and does anyone know what the stock exhaust diameter is thanks for your time....

2.5" inlet and outlet...at least on my 03 SC. I did just a glasspack and im happy with it

Does nismo offer anything for exhaust. I guess that is the first place I would look cuz it is nissan after all, and they would be designed well and install should be a custom fit. Probably a bit more pricey, but I have heard good things from other nissan fans.

thanks ill save a few bucks and just install the magnaflow muffler since the diameter on the OEM and aftermarket is the same...