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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 11:56 AM
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Car: 2007 Saturn Sky Redline
Engine: 2.0 turbo
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Axle/Gears: 3.91 LSD
Good flowing Cat?

Gah I put in my password and they say "not all forms filled out" then erase my post!
Anyway... I just bought some Hooker Super Comp Shorties with Y-Pipe all coated by Jet-Hot.com so I'm pretty happy about that
With the headers I decided that an 18 year old Catalytic Converter won't cut it. I need a good open flowing 3" cat. I was thinking Random Tech because I can't weld and I don't want to have to go get it installed anywhere and pay $50 for 2 minutes work. Since Random Tech is bolt on it's my first choice, but I was wondering if there was anything cheaper? The headers took a big bite out of my bank account, so the $300 or so for a random tech might be a bit much, but are they the best? I want the best, and I heard that's what they are, so that might be the one for me. Anyway someone help me make up my mind, or give me some options if you would be so kind. I need a new cat but I just don't know which to get.
Thanks for your help,
Paul

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84 stock Z-28 V8 305 H.O.
1/8 10.328@66.06
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 12:23 PM
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Check out either car sound or catco.

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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 04:56 PM
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Do they do emissions tests in NY? If not, put a pipe in place of the cat and go polluting!
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 04:58 PM
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Car: 2007 Saturn Sky Redline
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Visual inspection unfortunately I would already have put in a pipe if i could but I can't
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 06:57 PM
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if its just Visual inspection just gut it and put a pipe though it, or just leave it hollow
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 09:29 PM
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I am thinking of a Catco because summit has them for 59.99 & I got a 10% off coupon.

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86 SC LG4 305
T-tops Auto
Hooker AeroChamber Cat-back.
Over either 230K or 330K miles. Custom 15" American Racing Wheels.
Clarion Deck & Jensen 6x9s, & some house speakers in the back.
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 10:16 PM
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Jeez Dasturdlee..over 230K miles on that motor!? I'd consider a new crate engine, rather than worry about a new cat :P

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NOS (125 HP shot), Dynomax cat-back exhaust, Hedman headers, no cat, custom high beam delete ram air w/ K&N, MSD 6A ignition, MSD 8.5mm plug wires, LT1 camshaft
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 10:47 PM
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Actually its over 330, but whos counting? I need to pass emissions by March, I failed yesterday. I already have a new engine (427) rebuilt from a wrecked Vette, but I dont want to drop it.... yet!

All that power would be too much for bad weather, and its the only vehicle I have.
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86 SC LG4 305
T-tops Auto
Hooker AeroChamber Cat-back.
Over either 230K or 330K miles. Custom 15" American Racing Wheels.
Clarion Deck & Jensen 6x9s, & some house speakers in the back.

[This message has been edited by D.DASTURDLEE (edited November 06, 2001).]
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