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Would a Catback Make much Difference?

Old Mar 9, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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Question Would a Catback Make much Difference?

Wondering what you guys think a New Catback would
do for my track times over just my muffler, or is that just a
near waste of money?

I currently have the stock catback piping w/Hooker Muffler.
My best time is 12.44 @ 109.8 - 1.83 60ft. on Nitto 275/40/17 DR
Car Traps between 109 and 111.

Set up is 98 z28 A4 - needs a tune
with SY3500, T1 Cam, LTheadrs, ORY, Lid, Hooker Muffler and NITTO DR.

Just wanting some input - Thanks
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:07 AM
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I don't think you will see much of a gain if any to be honest. Try a cutout instead.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 09:25 AM
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I second the cutout.

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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 04:59 PM
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A Cut out is less expensive isnt it.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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Yes a cut out is less expensive and well worth it i love mine.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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i did a catback on my 01 ta and gained NOTHING! my car sounded nice but i wish i saved all that money for a mod or mods that performed. looks like your getting a cutout,we all agree on this one.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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An electric cuttout from QTP gets my vote. I run it and the stock cat-back. VERY stealthy!
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