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Old May 22, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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is it really worth it to go catless and if so how much hp power difference? how much power does the downpipe add in the firstplace? the guy i had do my exhaust wont do a exhaust without a cat so i would have to find someone in central IL to do it


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anyone no of anybody in central IL that would weld up a catless?

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IDK what the laws are where you live, but if you were to get a catless DP, you might fail the emissions part of your inspection. But I would definitely go catless. I live in Buffalo, NY and a catless would not fly due to emissions. But if I didn't live here I would have no hesitation going with a catless.
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Old May 22, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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its illegal for no cat but we have no emmisions testing so likly hood of getting in trouble is slim
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the catless is the way to go, you can really feel the pull on top end when you change. If you buy the catless 3" dp from wbodystore or hogan you wont need someone to weld it up because it bolts in.
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Old May 22, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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yea i just checked out both stores and hogan said it needed to be welded in and wbody store had a bolt on version for $230 btw what is interlocking flex? should i get it for the extra 10$?
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Originally Posted by bluelightning101
yea i just checked out both stores and hogan said it needed to be welded in and wbody store had a bolt on version for $230 btw what is interlocking flex? should i get it for the extra 10$?
Email Hogan or call and ask for the catless version. Bet he can still help you out.

IMO, it's not worth it to keep the cat...
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Email Hogan or call and ask for the catless version. Bet he can still help you out.

IMO, it's not worth it to keep the cat...
agree with that. also post some pics of ur car. im in central il and if i see ur car i will know if ive seen you around.
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