Cat-back or TMIC

[AllLostThings]

I'm trying to decide which to do next since both are around the same price. I've read on a few TMIC threads and it sounds like a decent mod. Anyone think it would be stupid to get the TMIC before a cat-back?

 

[oskinosmee]

Please correct me if im wrong. Doesn't a catless TBE cause turbo seals to go bad? Im kinda asking if that is the case. I want a DP and RP but i dont want the smoke.
Also Whats the best DP and RP to go with.
Corksport or CPE?
Thanks

 

[AllLostThings]

It is said that the turbo may actually be bad but the cats just hide thte smoke. I really have no plans to get a DP until this is resolved. At least that way if something does happen they cant' say it's because I installed a pipe. A downpipe is out of the question for the time being.

 

[jville]

I'd go top mount and just do what alot of the other MS3's are doing with the resonator delete and gutted cat. The ETS is supposed to show 20+ HP.

 

[Hypnotized]

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[Hypnotized]

I would go with a TMIC before a catback. The TMIC shows power gains as opposed to a catback. Again, this is just what I would do..

 

[Falconx84]

tmic before catback -- on this car, w/o a full tbe the catback is really just noise. Not having (as much) heatsoak will make it more than worth the $$

 

[MSLou]

get a TMIC and then take out your secondary cat. after that get a DP

 

[ill_eagle94]

FMIC then catback. (wiggle)

Yeah, I know you didn't say FMIC.

 

[udontknowjack]

like everyone said catback will do nothing at all for performance....go with tmic...

 

[AllLostThings]

Awsome guys you've convinced me! Sounds like it's TMIC in about a month. MSLou I just did get rid of my secondary cat and love the sound and improvment. Thanks everyone!