Replacement cats for FLP LT headers
03-01-2005, 02:39 PM
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Replacement cats for FLP LT headers I bought a pair of FLP headers for an F-body a few years back and now the cats that came with the headers have blown.
I looked on the Finish Line Performance web page -------->
...and it does not appear that they sell these anymore.
Any ideas on replacement cats - the original cats have two large lips at both ends (NOT dounut connections) that connect to the header collector and y-pipe using two large clamps that are tightned with a single nut and bolt? The intake side of the cat is 3 inch and the exhaust side of the cat is 2.75 inches I beleive.
I looked on the Finish Line Performance web page -------->
...and it does not appear that they sell these anymore.
Any ideas on replacement cats - the original cats have two large lips at both ends (NOT dounut connections) that connect to the header collector and y-pipe using two large clamps that are tightned with a single nut and bolt? The intake side of the cat is 3 inch and the exhaust side of the cat is 2.75 inches I beleive.
03-01-2005, 09:50 PM
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For your needs (the emissions saga), I would say to get a
pair of "stock replacement" cats, big fat long ones, build a
pair of welding jigs that properly hold the ends of your existing
cat-pipe segments, cut off the ends of the trashed cats and
weld the new ones in. Or, if you trust them to weld under the
car, let the exhaust be the jig at least for tack-up. This should
be straightforward for any decent muffler or welding shop, the
"stock replacement" cats should be way, way cheaper than
aftermarket performance ones (probably enough so, to pay for
the welding). Then you can keep an eye out for the FLP straight
pipe pieces, to use when you're not being butt-probed.
By stock replacement I don't mean, stock for Camaros. I mean,
the companies that make them have "generic" ones by size and
you should be able to get one that has a high conversion
effectiveness and matches "well enough" to your present
plumbing to throw a bead around it and have it bolt up solid.
pair of "stock replacement" cats, big fat long ones, build a
pair of welding jigs that properly hold the ends of your existing
cat-pipe segments, cut off the ends of the trashed cats and
weld the new ones in. Or, if you trust them to weld under the
car, let the exhaust be the jig at least for tack-up. This should
be straightforward for any decent muffler or welding shop, the
"stock replacement" cats should be way, way cheaper than
aftermarket performance ones (probably enough so, to pay for
the welding). Then you can keep an eye out for the FLP straight
pipe pieces, to use when you're not being butt-probed.
By stock replacement I don't mean, stock for Camaros. I mean,
the companies that make them have "generic" ones by size and
you should be able to get one that has a high conversion
effectiveness and matches "well enough" to your present
plumbing to throw a bead around it and have it bolt up solid.
03-04-2005, 08:37 AM
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You can buy the replacement cats that will fit your FLPs perfectly from Dynatech. Dynatech made the headers for FLP. Many of our sponsors sell Dynatech.
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2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph TX Mile
2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 TX Mile
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03-04-2005, 02:42 PM
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Wow - thanks Mr. G:
Do you know any particular vendor/sponsor ---------->
...who sells Dynotech replacement cats for FLP headers? I think I also may need a couple of those expensive C - clamps for the cats - that are also of doubious design.
Overall, I was not too happy about the FLPs - Asside fom not fitting properly, the coating is now chipping, the cats are ****, the clamps suck, etc..
After I replaced the trans mount with a poly unit most of the floor banging from the headers went away... So it is not all bad.
Do you know any particular vendor/sponsor ---------->
...who sells Dynotech replacement cats for FLP headers? I think I also may need a couple of those expensive C - clamps for the cats - that are also of doubious design.
Overall, I was not too happy about the FLPs - Asside fom not fitting properly, the coating is now chipping, the cats are ****, the clamps suck, etc..
After I replaced the trans mount with a poly unit most of the floor banging from the headers went away... So it is not all bad.
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03-04-2005, 04:04 PM
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2013 Corvette Grand Sport A6 LME forged 416, Greg Good ported TFS 255 LS3 heads, 222/242 .629"/.604" 121LSA Pat G blower cam, ARH 1 7/8" headers, ESC Novi 1500 Supercharger w/8 rib direct drive conversion, 747rwhp/709rwtq on 93 octane, 801rwhp/735rwtq on race fuel, 10.1 @ 147.25mph 1/4 mile, 174.7mph Half Mile.
2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph TX Mile
2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 TX Mile
2018 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L A10 Pat G tuned.
LS1,LS2,LS3,LS7,LT1 Custom Camshaft Specialist For custom camshaft help press here.
Custom LSX tuning in person or via email press here.
2013 Corvette Grand Sport A6 LME forged 416, Greg Good ported TFS 255 LS3 heads, 222/242 .629"/.604" 121LSA Pat G blower cam, ARH 1 7/8" headers, ESC Novi 1500 Supercharger w/8 rib direct drive conversion, 747rwhp/709rwtq on 93 octane, 801rwhp/735rwtq on race fuel, 10.1 @ 147.25mph 1/4 mile, 174.7mph Half Mile.
2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph TX Mile
2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 TX Mile
2018 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L A10 Pat G tuned.
LS1,LS2,LS3,LS7,LT1 Custom Camshaft Specialist For custom camshaft help press here.
Custom LSX tuning in person or via email press here.
03-09-2005, 03:33 PM
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Need a set of FLP cats
Originally Posted by Tech
I have a set I'd consider selling. Never been used.
Really; great! How much do you want for the set?
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03-10-2005, 10:02 AM
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i dont see any info on the website above...
do any sponsors sell just a clamp replacement kit?? has anybody had good experience w/ replacement clamps (non flp) for the bypass tubes??
do any sponsors sell just a clamp replacement kit?? has anybody had good experience w/ replacement clamps (non flp) for the bypass tubes??
03-11-2005, 08:05 AM
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FLP Cats
Originally Posted by jimmy 2 Times
make me an offer on mine, i have no use for them
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