A lot of people do a 40 series flowmaster with some custom piping at a local shop. I have the GAGT borla system and love it but, it is a little over $700 for it. With that said the best idea is what I said first go custom.
P.S. Your brothers friend might know the F-body well but, not the N-body so, tell him to get his head out his rear.
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