UKFormula

Hi,
I'm posting up a question to help out my buddy.
He has a '98 Trans am A4. It's getting rebuilt at the moment.
He has just had a set of Texas Speed & Performance ceramic coated longtube headers fitted.
The car already had an SLP Loudmouth catback with the stock manifolds.
Now the guy at the shop says that he can't get the L/Ts to fit to the SLP catback. I asked if he couldn't just fabricate a Ypipe to fit but the guy says no, the catback CANNOT be made to fit and he'll need a new catback to match up with his new headers.

Now does this make sense to anybody or does it sound like bull?
I don't want him to waste money on a new system if the slp catback can still be used.

Thanks for reading guys, any help appreciated.

BrandonDrecksage

iTrader: (1)

find a new shop....no catback will hook up directly to the headers because you need a y pipe.

MonmouthCtyLS7

iTrader: (6)

Yea seriously get your friend to get that thing outta there quick and off to a new shop!

TImmy_Jones

iTrader: (4)

You need the ypipe to go with the lts...it'll hook Up to the catback. Click my sig for pics and vids!

UKFormula

That's what I'm thinking. Shouldn't every catback be able to connect to every set of headers or manifold with the right Y, X or H!?!
Thanks for the replies, that's what I thought. No need for a new catback, just a new Ypipe.

udienow

iTrader: (18)

y-pipe aside, be warned car will sound horrible with that loudmouth. LM only sounds good with stock manifolds. After headers you are in for a headache.

sscamaroburn02

iTrader: (14)

yes texas speed sells ypipes for those headers cats or not and will bolt directly up to an SLP catback. I know this because I use to run this same setup.

Defined1983

iTrader: (20)

He obviously doesn't know **** or is trying to get over on your friend. Find someone else.

SSmoken

iTrader: (26)

yeah def go somewhere where they actually know what they are doing lol. its going to be loud for sure, but everyone has their own opinions. most dont like it but there are a few of us that do.

Jon@Texas-Speed

iTrader: (18)

We can get you a Y-pipe that will work. Every catback connects in the same location. It should be a pretty easy thing to get done. Let me know if you need one and we'll you fixed up!

Thanks!
Jon

JustAGoat

iTrader: (6)

What are you talking about i love my full tube headers, catless y pipe, and LM2 catback it makes my MS4 sound good...

But anyways that shop is screwed up talk to jon and get a good y pipe don't let this shop do anymore work...

Black00Z

+1 drone is a bitch with the LM and headers

TImmy_Jones

iTrader: (4)

Please listen to the vids in my signature...I beg to differ.

TImmy_Jones

iTrader: (4)

You have this system? Only way drone is bad is with TTops off and cruising at high RPMs like 2500-2800...otherwise I love it.

Please, click my signature.

desertLS1

iTrader: (8)

You can beg all you want, but that will never change the fact that a LM with LT's sounds like **** period.

I even had a catted TSP Y at the time and it always sounded like it was shitting it's self.

blk/slvr02ss

iTrader: (21)

U said it Buddy !!!!

Mumbles

iTrader: (5)

Gentlemen...

Please don't turn this thread into another argument about your opinion on Loudmouth Catback with LTs/ORY.

The O.P. asked a question about whether or not you can mate a set of Longtubes to the SLP Catback and many have stepped up to give the correct answer. Which is "Yes". You simply need a Y-pipe. Lets leave it at that and stop beating the dead horse.

To the O.P...

The above quote has everything your friend needs to get his exhaust put together. Have him give Texas Speed a call and order one of their Y-pipes (either Catted or Off Road Y).

My brother put one of their ORY's on his SS and is very pleased with quality and fitment.

Good luck, man.