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Old Apr 12, 2003 | 08:29 AM
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Cat Back gains?

Just wondering... Would you get a better gain from a Catback, or buy a Bpipe and a Muffler?

I know Catbacks are expensive, but are they worth the extra $$$?
Old Apr 12, 2003 | 09:44 AM
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Re: Cat Back gains?

Originally posted by BlueC
Just wondering... Would you get a better gain from a Catback, or buy a Bpipe and a Muffler?

I know Catbacks are expensive, but are they worth the extra $$$?
B-pipe & muffler = Catback
Old Apr 12, 2003 | 11:19 AM
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Re: Re: Cat Back gains?

Originally posted by I30tMikeD


B-pipe & muffler = Catback
I know, but the catback systems from Stillen, Greddy, etc... Are THOSE worth getting? Or is it better using more of a custom setup? Ive seen those Catback systems for around 400-600, and it seems cheaper to go with a custom setup. Just a thought.
Old Apr 12, 2003 | 01:21 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Cat Back gains?

Originally posted by BlueC


I know, but the catback systems from Stillen, Greddy, etc... Are THOSE worth getting? Or is it better using more of a custom setup? Ive seen those Catback systems for around 400-600, and it seems cheaper to go with a custom setup. Just a thought.
What you get with a Stillen, Greddy, Apexi and others is mandrel bending and a consistant sound. It is hard to find a exhaust shop that has a mandrel bender, and you never really know how it's gonna end up sounding like.
A majority of what you pay for is the brand name too.
A power difference? iIf they are both mandrel bent with the same style muffler, then hp differecne are negatable.
Old Apr 12, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Cat Back gains?

Originally posted by I30tMikeD


What you get with a Stillen, Greddy, Apexi and others is mandrel bending and a consistant sound. It is hard to find a exhaust shop that has a mandrel bender, and you never really know how it's gonna end up sounding like.
A majority of what you pay for is the brand name too.
A power difference? iIf they are both mandrel bent with the same style muffler, then hp differecne are negatable.
Thx for the info.
Old Apr 13, 2003 | 11:45 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Cat Back gains?

Originally posted by BlueC


Thx for the info.
My catback is on order. I dont have it yet but this is what I would recommend as of now.

OBX stainless steel catback
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