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Old Mar 9, 2001 | 12:37 PM
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Best cat converter for 2.8?

I'm about to order my Dynomax cat-back, and I need to know what's the best cat converter to get in terms of BOTH flow and emissions. If possible, please also supply part #'s so I can easily order it. Thanks.

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Old Mar 9, 2001 | 03:58 PM
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Random tech....its 250 but worth it. No part numbers off hand, but its the 3" in and 3" out version

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Old Mar 12, 2001 | 09:29 PM
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Any other recommendations? Got part numbers?
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Old Mar 13, 2001 | 01:27 AM
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I just ordered the dynomax thrush cat and it says it flows 26% better than stock. I haven't got it in yet so I can't tell you if there's a big difference in feel or sound, but the thrush is only 89 bucks and jegs.com




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Old Mar 13, 2001 | 01:44 AM
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you canget a CATCO from summitt for 59$. Just tell them that you want a generic 2 1/2 converter, but you have to weld it in. The direct bolt in is around 100.
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Old Mar 13, 2001 | 06:20 AM
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I'd rather go with the Dynomax cause on another post here, I heard some bad things about Catco. I heard they fall apart, and some people had higher emissions with them.

3.1Eye, you got the part number on that Dynomax cat handy? Was it 15735?

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Old Mar 13, 2001 | 09:15 AM
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Yep i had the catco before and didnt pass CA emissions and had to go to random tech.

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Old Mar 13, 2001 | 09:58 AM
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Old Mar 14, 2001 | 10:29 AM
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Anyone else? Part numbers?
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