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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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I have a 98 z28 with ported 2002 manifolds and a 2002 y-pipe. I am going for the sleeper effect, so I want to keep my ported manifolds.

1.What y-pipes will bolt up to the stock manifolds and which are the "best" in your opinion?

2.Which y-pipes come with cats? and What kind of cats?

3.Random Tech or Magna flow cats?? Where can I get them cheap?
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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I ran the Random Tech Y (w/cats) for a while on my ported manifolds. Picked up ~7hp with the combo. It was a little expensive for the minimal gains. You might consider just sticking with the stock Y.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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7hp from ported manifolds and y-pipe or 7hp from just the y
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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I went from 330hp to 337hp after installing the ported stockers and Random Tech Y. Same Dyno, different day.
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where did you get your manifolds??
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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From a fellow board member.
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wouldn't waste too much money when it comes to stock manifolds and cats and any different y pipe.....
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well if i am keeping my y-pipe which cats should i get??
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