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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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These are the three I am looking at putting on my car size being 1 3/4". Stainless steel is my choice because of simplicity and I am basically a lazy bastard that doesn't want to worry it for many, many years. I will also be using a catted Y-pipe from the company that I choose. Please vote and if you would like to also include personal experience (positive/negative) from your choice that would be great. Did I miss a good option in stainless? If so post up an option! Thanks all.
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Install was straight up, its stainless and the headers can be bought w/ excellent Y pipe catted or not. I didn't go to Y pipe route, I went duals... 2.5" collectors to my 2.5" duals were excellent match.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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Thanks for the input! Hooaaa!
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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QTP's went in nice sound nice performed nice and loved the quality!
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Kooks since they are great quality and have a stainless steel Catted Y-pipe also. I didn't want to be Stainless headers/ mild or aluminized steel Y-pipe/ then back to a stainless steel catback. I wanted the whole kit-n-kaboodle to be stainless.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Thanks, I was leaning toward them (QTP) initially and going to see if I could work a deal at the the same for a electric cutout. My only hold up is if it does not work with the adjustable TA from UMI. Then I saw all the good reviews of SW and of course Kooks always have had great reviews as well.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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Sweet, you got a sound clip? That would end up being my setup with the GMMG as well.
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What kind of Torque Arm do you have? Tranny mount or Tunnel? The Tunnel mount that fits the stock exhaust will also fit Kooks LTs and Y pipe as well and that's it. No other longtube will fit. Tranny mount should fit everything.

EDIT: Sound clip in sig. Have a couple of more. When you open the sound clip, you'll see "From: 320607" under the slider and time counter. Click on that to see the rest of the vids I've uploaded.
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Tunnel mount and they have the option of another version. I am waiting on Ryan to give me a definate answer on what will work depending on the headers I choose (2201 or 2203). Thanks for the sound clip.
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Quick and George, I don't know if you two are impartial.
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Kooks and their catted y-pipe. It's the best I've ever seen, it's 10 miles ahead of any other catted y.
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Camero (sig)? OK sorry don't ban or restrict, just found it funny. What about all this AR talk that I have been reading? I just want to make the most informed decision.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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LOL! I forgot, I have stainless works btw.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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I searched your response on the vote and figured it out, thanks!
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With everyone here only 15 votes?!
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
Kooks and their catted y-pipe. It's the best I've ever seen, it's 10 miles ahead of any other catted y.
Except for American Racing.

For stainless headers and a good catted y, Kooks and AR get the best reviews.
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Glad to see the ebay stuff didn't come corrupt this thread. QTP FTW.
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I wouldn't consider them, my interest lies only in stainless steel. I'm more happy it hasn't turned into a pissing contest.
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C'mon in and vote!
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Anyone else?
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