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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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I have a 97 SS. What option should i go if im looking for a header that will keep the cats and not set any codes. What brand will be the best for the money? Also what would you guys recomend for a cat back system im looking for just a roar when i rev and nice and quiet at idle.
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 12:33 AM
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For catback, get a GMMG. Sounds beast at idle and even better when revved. For headers, get pacesetters. They are probably the most popular ones out there for these cars. Are you keeping emissions?
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 12:41 AM
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You will most likely have to get aftermarket cats, because 97's have dual cat and most header design will not make it easy to bolt them up.

"Random technology" sells a y-pipe with a cat that you can run headers with.

Are you planning to go with long tube or shortie header?

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long tubes
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Will i thou throw an engine code if i do pace setter long tubes w/o the cats with there y pipe??
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Yeah, you'll get a code. You just need O2 simulator's for the rear two and should be fine.
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