Hooker Cat-Back
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Staging Lane
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From: Des Plaines, Illinois (Suburb of Chicago)
Hooker Cat-Back Ive been hearing a lot of good abou thtis system based on a previous post, and i like the cost of it what kind of gains would i see?
how does it sound at idle?
feedback is appreciated, thank guys
Dan
how does it sound at idle?
feedback is appreciated, thank guys
Dan
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From: Earth
Re: Hooker Cat-Back It sounds very deep and throaty at idle. It's more of a traditional muscle car sound IMO. It's not very loud with stock manifolds actually. It sounds great when you stomp on it though. It's a great system for the money. Drop in some headers and it will sound nasty. <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" /> The good thing is that there's no rasp or drone. I recommend them unless you're looking for something that will wake the neighbors.
Dan
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Re: Hooker Cat-Back Idle is just as unit213 described, even with lt headers. Yet it does scream at WOT. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I had it before I went with true duals. It does rasp though some, but nothing like some other exhausts out there. Put a bullet muffler in the I-pipe and all your rasp worries will disappear. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: Hooker Cat-Back I had one and may get another soon. What all these guys say is true. Sometimes you want a loud car so just drop the muffler in 10minutes. And then you may want a quite car so just leave the muffler on.
I picked up 6rwhp by dropping the muffler, not to bad. Consider I lose 3rwhp through the duals compared to open headers.
Justin
I picked up 6rwhp by dropping the muffler, not to bad. Consider I lose 3rwhp through the duals compared to open headers.
Justin
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Re: Hooker Cat-Back The hooker cat-back is not only my favorite sounding, but I've recently found teh system on www.carparts.com It only costs 234 bucks!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
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Rob
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Rob
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From: SANTA FE N.M.
Re: Hooker Cat-Back i put my hooker cat-back in last week and love it.
a friend of mine has b&b sys. on a vett and another friend has borla on a SS. they both agree the hooker sys. sounds better
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a friend of mine has b&b sys. on a vett and another friend has borla on a SS. they both agree the hooker sys. sounds better
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Re: Hooker Cat-Back </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by BAD *** TA WS6:
<strong> The hooker cat-back is not only my favorite sounding, but I've recently found teh system on www.carparts.com It only costs 234 bucks!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Rob </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Carparts.com blows. You can never find the right stuff. The hooker cat back from them is $360. They can suck my nuts. http://www.carparts.com/parts/search...hstring1=16811
<strong> The hooker cat-back is not only my favorite sounding, but I've recently found teh system on www.carparts.com It only costs 234 bucks!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Rob </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Carparts.com blows. You can never find the right stuff. The hooker cat back from them is $360. They can suck my nuts. http://www.carparts.com/parts/search...hstring1=16811
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Re: Hooker Cat-Back Your going to get about 10rwhp over the stock system. That is pretty much standard with all catbacks. The Loudmouth may free up a few more ponies because it flows better due to the resonator, actually the lack of a muffler. Catback systems are basically for appearance and sound. Performance would be best by simply installing a $30 cut out.
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Re: Hooker Cat-Back I love my hooker cat back. I just got in put on about a month ago and the tips looks good has a great deep mean rumble to it when crusing. All my friends love it and compare it to a mustang. I wouldnt mind it being a lil louder but its still sounds awsome I highly recommened it!
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Staging Lane
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From: Des Plaines, Illinois (Suburb of Chicago)
Re: Hooker Cat-Back i like what i am hearing about this system. The price is right and people seem to love the sound they get. what kind of power can i expect though, just some mild gains? thanks guys
Re: Hooker Cat-Back I have no complaints about my Hooker catback. Great sound, great fit and finish, and cheap. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />