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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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does anybody know if they even make them for the tc, or how the hell i can buy one...

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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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They don't make them specifically for the tC. And to purchase them, you go to one of the places that says... MUFFLERS in big bold letters, and you ask them there. They will tell you the price...
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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lol...
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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that metalcat.com, do you just order a universal one or what?? i really want one, lol
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why do you need a high flow cat? They are all universal...
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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yup they are universal, but there is also a catback for tc with highflow cat i think i saw it at dezod website.. check random cats, i think dezod uses them on their downpipes too.. and yeah its illegal to alter with cat cons with any vehicle unless they are proven damged
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wouldnt a high flow cat create more hp with it still being legal, rather than a s-pipe that wont pass emmisions?
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You'll see about 1-2 hp. Not worth the hassle. Plus good luck finding a place to install it for you, unless you planned on doing it yourself.
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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if you have aftermaret mid pipe it depends what od it is. I have megan midpipe so i ordered 2.5 inches od hi flow cat
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wouldnt a high flow cat create more hp with it still being legal, rather than a s-pipe that wont pass emmisions?
It reduce flow restriction compared to regular cat as well as reduce some bad smell on your exhaust compared to no cat.. The fact that you are tampering with cat converter its still illegal like running header or removing your cat.. If you dont throw a cel you can still pass, maybe unless they do visual inspection
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well i was gonna get the weapon r header has a cel eliminator and i wanted that, and they claim a 23hp increase withj cat back exhaust so i will probnably just stick with that
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Originally Posted by Drummer829
well i was gonna get the weapon r header has a cel eliminator and i wanted that, and they claim a 23hp increase withj cat back exhaust so i will probnably just stick with that
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 03:45 AM
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dont laugh at me, i know it wont bost it up 23hp, lol...but it will go good when i get my s/c
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^ i think the weapon r header sometimes has issues with the S/C... It's because the runners vary by each header made. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...
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really? ive heard that it works great with the s/c
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So the question still hasnt been answered - what are people using for their cats when creating custom mid pipes? I might be in the market to redo my midpipe and this is an important question
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 05:28 AM
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well honestly, if i have to buy a universal high flow cat, i dont want it..im just gonna stick with the weapon header
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Just get resonator instead of high flow cat
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Yea I have both - 2 resonators and a high flow cat - I already took one of my cats off so I want to have atleast 1. If my cat is messed up should I just get one at the muffler shop or online? Can someone help - i need to do this within the next 5 days.



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