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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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Finally got my exhaust in!

Well guys, i finalyl broke down and bought an exhaust for my car. I went with flowtech shorty headers, flowtech 2.5" y-pipe, and catco highflow cat. I have yet to decide what im gonna do with the reast of thje exhaust, but i like it the way it is right now! runs alot better and sounds great! A BIG step up from LG4 manifolds, leaking LG4 y pipe, and rotted out cat! Any suggestions on a cat-back system?
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Hooker all the way.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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yeah, but them cat back systems are kinda pricey arent they? i may just take it to the shop and have one fabbed up for me
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by stroker_SS
Hooker all the way.
If you want rust
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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Probably won't save you much a hooker cat back that includes everything is only 280 dollars, plus it's mandrel bent so it's worth the extra money.

Oh yea all exhauts will rust eventually.
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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Well the thing is, My New cat has a Slip-fit Outlet. And ive been looking at exhaust systems, and they are are flange inlets. What do i do?
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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Okay, Catbacks 101:

1. ALWAYS go 3"
2. ALWAYS go mandrel bent
3. On stock thirdgen powerlevels, follow 1 and 2 then choose based on sound.

There are some good clips floating around, pick a muffler you like the sound of and buy up the catback. Prices range from $250-$350 for most catbacks that aren't really high end (Borla, GMMG, Corsa, etc.). Then take it to a shop, and for around $60 they'll install it for you. Doesn't matter if it's a slip fit or flanged, they'll make it work if they're worth their salt.
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