cat delete?
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Re: cat delete?
Awesome. Good luck!
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Re: cat delete?
i have made an exhaust list for when i get my highflow cat this is what i am thinking about saving my money for over the next few months
Muffler, Red Hots, 2 1/2 in. Inlet/2 1/2 in. Outlet, Red Steel, Each <------1 this will be an experiment to replace the resonator if i don't like it i am only out $12.00
$11.95
Muffler, Aero Chamber, 2 in. Inlet/2 in. Outlet, Steel, Aluminized, Black, Each <------2
$67.95
Catalytic Converter, Stainless Steel, Universal, 2.5 in. Inlet/Outlet, 16 in. Length, Each <------1
$72.95
total cost before tax and shipping $220.80 i also have a $20 off coupon that i am not counting
also if i decide to get a 3" downpipe later on how does it attach to the 2.5" converter?
Muffler, Red Hots, 2 1/2 in. Inlet/2 1/2 in. Outlet, Red Steel, Each <------1 this will be an experiment to replace the resonator if i don't like it i am only out $12.00
$11.95
Muffler, Aero Chamber, 2 in. Inlet/2 in. Outlet, Steel, Aluminized, Black, Each <------2
$67.95
Catalytic Converter, Stainless Steel, Universal, 2.5 in. Inlet/Outlet, 16 in. Length, Each <------1
$72.95
total cost before tax and shipping $220.80 i also have a $20 off coupon that i am not counting
also if i decide to get a 3" downpipe later on how does it attach to the 2.5" converter?
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Re: cat delete?
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Re: cat delete?
what the flowtech or the hookers?
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Re: cat delete?
I meant the "Red Hots" muffler you listed.
Also, I think you'd be better off with a 3" in/out cat. If you'd still rather use a 3" downpipe to a 2.5" cat, it's still the same coupler that an exhaust shop would use to go from a 3" pipe to a 2.5". It's a conical type adapter. I've seen it on other cars, and it's barely noticeable since it just goes in a quarter of an inch all the way around.
Also, I think you'd be better off with a 3" in/out cat. If you'd still rather use a 3" downpipe to a 2.5" cat, it's still the same coupler that an exhaust shop would use to go from a 3" pipe to a 2.5". It's a conical type adapter. I've seen it on other cars, and it's barely noticeable since it just goes in a quarter of an inch all the way around.
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Re: cat delete?
yeah sorry i forgot it doesn't say flowtech redhots, i figure a glass pack up there will make for a nice idle sound without droning on.
so whichever way i go with the cat it can be installed without problems thats good to know
so whichever way i go with the cat it can be installed without problems thats good to know
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Re: cat delete?
I found that deleting the resonator was a bad idea so I installed a 36" long x 3" resonator like this.



You are supercharged so I would recommend going to a 3" Cat and resonator. The Y should be a Flowmaster 3" to twin 2 1/2".



You are supercharged so I would recommend going to a 3" Cat and resonator. The Y should be a Flowmaster 3" to twin 2 1/2".

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Re: cat delete?
your exhaust is beautiful!!!!
was the reason for not changing the resonator performance or sound
was the reason for not changing the resonator performance or sound
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Re: cat delete?
Sound. With a resonator, it's all about toning it down and managing the drone.

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Re: cat delete?
ok...i want to test the glass pack when i get it cuz it's not expensive also i have a friend who is a welder so its not too big deal
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Re: cat delete?
That's great.
Experimentation leads to innovation.
Be sure to post before and after sound clips.
Experimentation leads to innovation.
Be sure to post before and after sound clips.

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Re: cat delete?
yep now i just need money!!!!
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Re: cat delete?
You could just straight pipe it, that gives it a nice sound! 
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Re: cat delete?
yeah but this is my dd and i use it for marketing at work (which i hate doing) straight pipes end to be unpolite
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Re: cat delete?
Remember that 3" exhaust is far too much for your car. The Bullet is pretty extensively modded.
Open up too much and you'll lose low-end torque.
Open up too much and you'll lose low-end torque.

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Re: cat delete?
yeah i'm gonna leave the stock size for now
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