Do I need to treat my exhaust system before installing it?
Walker exhaust parts are the best after market parts available.Rock Auto must buy cheaper **** supplied by Walker then most Auto Stores handle.
The basic exhaust system is just mild steel and the paint will normally come off and the exhaust rot within a few years or so, especially if you drive in a salty area. Better and more expensive exhausts are made of stainless steel and usually outlast the car. You pays your money and takes your choice. If yours has actually broken rather than rusted through I'd suspect either a faulty weld or improper hanging.
Hi No the issue is about parts of the exhaust system that will rust out due to buying cheaper versions which are made of thinner metal.