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Sep 26, 2004 | 01:27 PM

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Cats or No Cats on new Y-Pipe?

Hi
I just bought a set of Pacsetter long tubes (coated) for my 99 SS Convertible. I have a magnaflow cat-back, which I love the sound of. I need your opinions on wether I should go with a ORY or TSPs new Catted Y pipe.
My primary converns are:
1. I don't want the car to smell like a gas station (unburnt fuel)
2. I don't want rasp
3. It can't be crazy loud at below 3,000 rpms or so.
4. Price $150 vs. $370

What do you think I should go with?

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Sep 26, 2004 | 01:32 PM

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You definitely would need the cats then. Just go with the cats, you'll be happier in the end, and none of the unwanteds will show up. Good luck.

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Sep 26, 2004 | 01:35 PM

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Well since you cant tolerate the smell I say put em on. I did not put them on my car but then again the smell does not bother me

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Sep 27, 2004 | 03:59 PM

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Well since you cant tolerate the smell I say put em on. I did not put them on my car but then again the smell does not bother me

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Sep 27, 2004 | 04:02 PM

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I personally would skip the cats but in your case you sound like you definitely need them.
That TSP catted Y looks decent for the money too.

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Sep 28, 2004 | 02:32 AM

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i would run no cats save money and more flow. And block out the smell with your mind.

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Sep 28, 2004 | 06:25 AM

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I have an ORY, it's loud and a bit raspy, it smells, but a WOT you can't beat it. I love mine.

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Sep 28, 2004 | 08:25 AM

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Thanks for the advice, I went with the TSP catted Y pipe.

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