Cat-back Performance
Kind of,
The pipe size, bends, and the muffler its self determine how well a catback flows. I went with a magnaflow, it flows good, but it is just too mellow for my liking. I think a cutout will fix my problem though
The pipe size, bends, and the muffler its self determine how well a catback flows. I went with a magnaflow, it flows good, but it is just too mellow for my liking. I think a cutout will fix my problem though
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I like whatever SLP muffler is on mine, not a LoudMouth though as mine is the Single In Dual Out stock type.
When you get a cat-back setup it is generally consisting of better bends in the exhaust, along with a size increase for more flow. I'm not sure but I think the single cat exhaust flows 3" in and then 2.5" to the muffler. I think the dual cats are like 2" from the manifolds through the cats and Y into a 2.5". Someone will have to correct me on that though.
When you get a cat-back setup it is generally consisting of better bends in the exhaust, along with a size increase for more flow. I'm not sure but I think the single cat exhaust flows 3" in and then 2.5" to the muffler. I think the dual cats are like 2" from the manifolds through the cats and Y into a 2.5". Someone will have to correct me on that though.
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Hmm, thanks for the input. Only reason I am asking is because I have developed an annoying rattle when my car is idling in drive (<1000rpms) in the muffler and am thinking about replacing it with either a magnaflow or hooker. I am pretty sure a piece of my cat brick broke off when I bottomed out a while back. That is assuming it will weld up with my existing setup which I think is flowmaster.
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I called SLP a few months ago...maybe Oct '08? I don't remember exactly. When I called them you get an automated menu and one of the options was something about a SLP registry. I chose that option and the woman that answered just asked me for I think the last 8 or so numbers of my VIN and told me the month and build number for my car. Only took a few minutes.
Ok, I just called SLP again this morning at 732 349 2109 and at the menu choose '0' for customer service. I spoke to the lady again and she said that they don't have complete records for the WS6s only the firehawks; however, she looked up my VIN and said "Oh, we do have records for your car." Then she told me my build number.
So I would call them and maybe you're one of the lucky ones whose number is on file too. Good luck!
Ok, I just called SLP again this morning at 732 349 2109 and at the menu choose '0' for customer service. I spoke to the lady again and she said that they don't have complete records for the WS6s only the firehawks; however, she looked up my VIN and said "Oh, we do have records for your car." Then she told me my build number.
So I would call them and maybe you're one of the lucky ones whose number is on file too. Good luck!
