SHAKEnBAKE
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I know that some newer cars can actually lose hp if you don't install a cat. But I live in FL with no emission laws, so if there is no reason to buy an exhaust with a cat it would definitely save me alot of money
Cat or no cat?
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HondaEat-R
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I don't run one. High-flow cat does well though.
KrayzieFox
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Cat. Just because there is no law requiring it doesn't mean you shouldn't have one. I have the MAM highflow catted midpipe and it works quite well, I definitely felt a difference from stock but it didn't get crazy loud.
The ManLaw
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err, you have a turbo. backpressure is not really required at all. when i ran my g28t i had 2.5 strait back and it ran so much better without the cat than before i welded a strait pipe in
KrayzieFox
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Catless for performance.
Catted for noise reduction and caring about the environment.
Catted for noise reduction and caring about the environment.
Wagonbacker9
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I just put in a MAM catless, lil more exhaust tone, and definitely improved response. a high flow cat won't hurt you though, and it is nicer for our grandchildren. lol
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No Cat for me...although if I could get my hands on a MAM catted 3" exhaust I wouldnt say no
The ManLaw
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Amen Brotha!
HondaEat-R
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When I briefly ran a VTA with MAF in the stock location, I would give a quick rev between shifts or coasting in neutral, and ignite all the fuel that was just dumped due to the VTA. Fireballs, yay.
Wagonbacker9
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you sonnavbitch... now I'm gonna have to go VTA on the SSQV again...
I honestly didn't notice any difference on the stalling issue. I do it every once in a while either way.
HondaEat-R
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Hahhah, it was fun for a few days. You run a recirced HKS, w/ MAF in stock location ? I'm considering going back to a recirc set-up, not sure why though...haha. I backfire on a occasion now as well.
Wagonbacker9
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yeah, I'm actually running the stock intake pipe with a cone filter on it... I need to dump it badly. I have an AEM Dryflow ready to go on the section of my turbolife coldpipe that I hacked off (other half is part of my custom cold pipe), so its got a recirc fitting and everything. I just need the couplers and a breather filter for the cam cover breather port.
I'm holding off while I decide if I wanna relocate the maf or not. I'm torn.
I'm holding off while I decide if I wanna relocate the maf or not. I'm torn.
SHAKEnBAKE
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Until I get the money for a SSAFC I'm just going with an Injen intake, AWR motor mounts and probably Megan Racing exhaust with the HKS carbon-ti muffler
HondaEat-R
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How about not buying all the stuff you just listed, and instead buying JUST the SS_AFC right now ?...It'd be a better choice, IMO. Either way, good luck. EDIT: SSAFC AND a catless mid-pipe would make some good gains....
Wagonbacker9
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HondaEat-R
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SS-AFC new - $400
DIY Intake - $75 ( 3" Alum S-pipe, a few various silicone coupler / reducers, decent filter)
Catless Mid-pipe OR electric cut-out - $ 250-300...probably even less...?
AWR mounts - $185
The point is, focus on what matters, get creative, and you can have everything...
DIY Intake - $75 ( 3" Alum S-pipe, a few various silicone coupler / reducers, decent filter)
Catless Mid-pipe OR electric cut-out - $ 250-300...probably even less...?
AWR mounts - $185
The point is, focus on what matters, get creative, and you can have everything...
The ManLaw
The Manlaw of Want
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if anything, cut it out yourself and put in a strait pipe with clamps, costs MAYBE $15 or so. used to do that with lotsa cars for fun and powa
