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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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3 1/2" cat back

Just checking to see if there would be any interest if I could fabricate 3 1/2" cat back pipes.

They would be mandrel bends but they would be pieced together and welded.

If so let me know, if there is enough interest I might be able to do it.

Don>>>
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

I'd be game. I could use something like this for my 383. Running a single 2.5 in right now. I know its killing the motor.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

How about a 3" catback just like the SLP LM1, but with hangers that will work without any modifications?
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

Originally Posted by IROCThe5.7L
How about a 3" catback just like the SLP LM1, but with hangers that will work without any modifications?
That would be tough.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

I have been waiting for awhile for something like this. I cant afford mufflex's 550 dollar 3.5 catback. I will definately be in. Hope this works out!
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

PM me a price, I may be interested.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

Back on the shelf, not enough interest.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 03:13 AM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

dang i knw id be intrested
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

Originally Posted by Dyno Don
Just checking to see if there would be any interest if I could fabricate 3 1/2" cat back pipes.

They would be mandrel bends but they would be pieced together and welded.

If so let me know, if there is enough interest I might be able to do it.

Don>>>
If it was reasonably priced I would say yes. I have a set of your headers so I know the quality would be great. The pipe itself is expensive. I think if you gave a ball park price that would help.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

Yea we would be interest if they are not that high the price
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

Here is a pix of what it looks like:
Attached Thumbnails 3 1/2" cat back-dcp_1183.jpg   3 1/2" cat back-dcp_1182.jpg  
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

I would be very interested as long as it is competitively priced to the Muffex system.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

i agree! got any prices yet?
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

Originally Posted by IROCThe5.7L
How about a 3" catback just like the SLP LM1, but with hangers that will work without any modifications?
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

Hey Don I'm bringing this one back from the dead due to the fact I'd like this set up! PM me for a price
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

Me, too! Along with a matching Y pipe for your headers.
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

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Me, too! Along with a matching Y pipe for your headers.
I will check on pricing and get back here with info.
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

Im interested...is this for single cat?
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

Bump for a sick set up! Still waiting for a price lol
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

Agreed need price...
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 10:33 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

Originally Posted by DANNY25SS
Agreed need price...
Well, it looks like I could build them for $280, but the problem
comes in ...How to ship something like this.
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 06:38 AM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

You could always just build it in sections, have it all be slip fit maybe.
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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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Re: 3 1/2" cat back

i would definitely be interested at that price.
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