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Old 05-12-2008, 06:14 PM
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I'm looking into purchasing 3" High Flow Catalytic Converters to be welded into my TSP True duals...
Does it really matter which brand i get at all?
I was looking at these, anyone ever used them?
http://www.performance-curve.com/ind...OD&ProdID=1181

They will work fine right?

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Anyone have any input? Does it really matter what catalytic converters i get or are SLP high flow cats overpriced for a reason?
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bump for ya, im curious as well. Those are a good price!
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dont know about those. many people use the magnaflow ones. if you dont want stainless i am not sure of a popular choice.
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anything will work as long as it clears. and for what it's worth a couple of my friends that work at exhaust shops said the high flow ones are not any better than regular aftermarket ones but the price on those ones is good so I wouldnt worry about it
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Originally Posted by Relapse
I'm looking into purchasing 3" High Flow Catalytic Converters to be welded into my TSP True duals...
Does it really matter which brand i get at all?
I was looking at these, anyone ever used them?
http://www.performance-curve.com/ind...OD&ProdID=1181

They will work fine right?
I don't think they're legit. Try contacting them and see if you can reach them. I couldn't despite several attempts.
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They'll fit but I've never heard of that brand before so I don't know how they flow.
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installuniversity.com has a tech article showing the flows of various cats compared to stock. I think SLP and the magnaflows did much better than stock and a couple of other companies (I can't remember which) did the same or worse.
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The metallic core magnaflows flow really well at over 600cfm IIRC and I have seen them for about $120 ea. When i was searching cats I thought they were the best bang for the buck.
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if your gnna get cats on there go with something tht has proves to b high quality....cause if ur gnna purchase something tht u have nvr heard of,and are not sure if they are legit, thn def. do not do it! if will just lead to big problems down the road and more money spent if one of those cats blows out....i would go with magnaflow, or the slp
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I just bought 2 3'' Carsound Magnaflow cats for my TD setup... I had 1 on my 94 formula and noticed a hell of a gain over my stocker. The sound was better too.
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I'm pretty sure i've found the ones i'm going to purchase
Thanks for everyone's input, I contacted justin and he gave me a link to flow for Magnaflow Cats,
http://www.eadperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=196
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I just got my 2 cats in today, the TD system should be here tomorrow. Cant wait.
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Any high flow 3" cat should fill the void for ya.
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I personally have had great luck with my Random Tech cats. Ive had them for 4-5 years no problems.
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Random Technology Cats are the way to go .. .. a high quality product.
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I've got the same setup as you (TSP Duals) and when I took it in to have cats welded up they used the previously mentioned Magnaflow ones.

I only put them on for inspection but I can tell you that they pass Cali smog no problem so long as someone will overlook other things......
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Originally Posted by Relapse
I'm pretty sure i've found the ones i'm going to purchase
Thanks for everyone's input, I contacted justin and he gave me a link to flow for Magnaflow Cats,
http://www.eadperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=196
Im in the market for some Cats myself. Now my question is, would i be able to run these cat's on my stock Headers??? Like just clamp em down or something, then when i get the money to get some Pacesetter LT's weld them on??? Or no...Ive gotta broken cat right now, and wanting to change it but i dont wanna get certain cat's, then have to get new one's for the Pacesetter's.




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