I need thoughts about cats.
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I need thoughts about cats. I've been driving my car around since we installed the LT's with off road pipes. I always left the Borla open, but with the ORP's I did not like the rasp sound. I don't mind the volume, <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> but the sound is just not good.
I tried different plates to try to get a better sound and ended up with it closed. That is the best sound for me with this setup. I am thinking I should just put some cats on it and open the Borla back up. (and it looks stupid warming up with all the steam coming out of one pipe.. lol <img src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0"> )
Anyway, if I go for cats.....which ones with the Borla?
Thanks guys!
I tried different plates to try to get a better sound and ended up with it closed. That is the best sound for me with this setup. I am thinking I should just put some cats on it and open the Borla back up. (and it looks stupid warming up with all the steam coming out of one pipe.. lol <img src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0"> )
Anyway, if I go for cats.....which ones with the Borla?
Thanks guys!
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Re: I need thoughts about cats. Hello beth, how is it going?
Well I had the same problem as you did. I had MAC headers with the offroad Y pipe and it sounded really raspy between 2200 and 2700 RPMs. So I had Carsound cats welded in and had them made so they could quickly unbolt and bolt in racing pipes at will. I had the work done at Mufflex.
The Carsound cats are the highest flowing out there and are emmissions legal. I had them installed and then opened up the Borla all the way. Now the car sound really nice.
Let me know what you decide. I went with the 3" Carsound Cats.
Dan
Well I had the same problem as you did. I had MAC headers with the offroad Y pipe and it sounded really raspy between 2200 and 2700 RPMs. So I had Carsound cats welded in and had them made so they could quickly unbolt and bolt in racing pipes at will. I had the work done at Mufflex.
The Carsound cats are the highest flowing out there and are emmissions legal. I had them installed and then opened up the Borla all the way. Now the car sound really nice.
Let me know what you decide. I went with the 3" Carsound Cats.
Dan
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Re: I need thoughts about cats. Hi Dan, <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
I think that is my logical choice when it comes to flow and performance, but when I just drive around town I just want it to sound good to me!
In my mind she is a good looking, hard workin' b..... but the minute she opens her mouth....UGH ! <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> You know the kind.....
I will have an easy on easy off setup.
Thanks!
I think that is my logical choice when it comes to flow and performance, but when I just drive around town I just want it to sound good to me!
In my mind she is a good looking, hard workin' b..... but the minute she opens her mouth....UGH ! <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> You know the kind.....
I will have an easy on easy off setup.
Thanks!
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Re: I need thoughts about cats. I think I will go with the Carsound.
Where do I buy them? A part # would be useful too. I assume they make a 3 in 3 out?
Thanks <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Where do I buy them? A part # would be useful too. I assume they make a 3 in 3 out?
Thanks <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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Re: I need thoughts about cats. Bullet mufflers in the Y-pipe would also clear up most of that rasp. They are a lot cheaper than cats. About $30 a piece for Dynomax race bullets...
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Re: I need thoughts about cats. get cats or a race muffler in the imt. pipe
it will go away!!!ive had flps on my car for about a month now, i hated it at first but now im used to it and the car runs better with no cats.
good luck
wayne
it will go away!!!ive had flps on my car for about a month now, i hated it at first but now im used to it and the car runs better with no cats.
good luck
wayne
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On The Tree
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From: Itasca, IL
Re: I need thoughts about cats. problem with putting in cats is they seem to start out really loud, then they quiet down after sucking alot of exahust through...
I think a persian would do well, lots of hair to muffle the sound.....
then again, a tabby might allow more flow.... <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
[ February 26, 2002: Message edited by: Kilroy's 99 TA ]</p>
I think a persian would do well, lots of hair to muffle the sound.....
then again, a tabby might allow more flow.... <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
[ February 26, 2002: Message edited by: Kilroy's 99 TA ]</p>
Re: I need thoughts about cats. [quote]Originally posted by DG Gordon:
<strong>I used a X-pipe (homemade) and short cheap bullits and it sounds great with no cats. Very docile at idle but very nice at wot.</strong><hr></blockquote>
you put a crossover pipe in the y-pipe? Any pictures?
<strong>I used a X-pipe (homemade) and short cheap bullits and it sounds great with no cats. Very docile at idle but very nice at wot.</strong><hr></blockquote>
you put a crossover pipe in the y-pipe? Any pictures?
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From: MD
Re: I need thoughts about cats. I need to know if this is right.
I tracked down Part # 94019. This cat is 16" from pipe to pipe, 3" in and out. Is this the correct one?
<img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0">
I am guessing if it is, I need to make the Y pipe shorter?
Thanks.
I tracked down Part # 94019. This cat is 16" from pipe to pipe, 3" in and out. Is this the correct one?
<img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0">
I am guessing if it is, I need to make the Y pipe shorter?
Thanks.
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From: Lewisville, Tx.
Re: I need thoughts about cats. Dynomax part number for the following:
3" Bullet in I-pipe (12" long) - 24222
3" Bullet in I-pipe (18" long) - 24219 (yes it will fit if you have bad rasp)
2-1/2" Bullet for y-pipe (2 req) - 24215
Chris
3" Bullet in I-pipe (12" long) - 24222
3" Bullet in I-pipe (18" long) - 24219 (yes it will fit if you have bad rasp)
2-1/2" Bullet for y-pipe (2 req) - 24215
Chris
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From: Newtown, PA
Re: I need thoughts about cats. I got my Carsound cats from www.mufflex-performance.com
Give them a call and ask for the owner Denny. He will give you the part numbets for the 3" in and 3" out cats. They are great. I love mine.
Dan
Give them a call and ask for the owner Denny. He will give you the part numbets for the 3" in and 3" out cats. They are great. I love mine.
Dan