Need header / exhaust advise
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Need header / exhaust advise I have the LT1 out of my 97 SS and want to upgrade the exhaust while it is out. It has the SLP dual dual catback, and I want to keep the cats on. I was considering BBK shorties, but is there a economical (< $1000) way to run long tubes and cats? Thanks for any advise.
You could potentially keep the cost of LTs/Catted Y/Catback under the cost of 1k if you play your cards right (Just buy the LTs, 2 cats, and a catback and have it welded up). Doing the install yourself on the LTs will be a huge part of it. Shorties arent really worth the price, you would be better off trying to make a setup with LTs or Mids or just not doing it at all.
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headers and two cats Thanks for the quick response. Are there any kits out there that will install headers and 2 cats and I can tie into my existing catback? I don't know where 2 cat can go with anything other than shorties.
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If it's visual only, hollow out the cats and run a pipe through it. Or cut the cat in half (length wise) and weld it over a pipe so you can use which ever size ID you want.
If they're REALLY **** about visuals, then they're going to cite you for them being in the wrong place.
If they're REALLY **** about visuals, then they're going to cite you for them being in the wrong place.
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how about Lpp LTs and a Kooks catted y-pipe? If you do the install yourself should be in the right price range. You might have to modify the y-pipe though.? Just a thought.
Oh and I had JBA shorties on my ol 97. Worked great with stock cats and y-pipe you just need to weld on an extension to the stock y.
Oh and I had JBA shorties on my ol 97. Worked great with stock cats and y-pipe you just need to weld on an extension to the stock y.