When I did my full cat-back I left my resonator on cuz I didn't want it to be too loud.. But now I decided to remove my resonator and just run it straight-through... It seems that I have more pull on the top end now? Does that seem right, or is it me just flooring it more cuz I like the growl

 

it's mostly in ur head...
louder cars>>feels faster...

if you want more top-end...take out the cat..

 

 

 

I just recently removed the resonator from my car. It does not feel any faster but it is a bit louder. I have a magnaflow muffler. Its loud enough to hear but not too loud.

 

Nauman, would you say a RT Cat will give you the same results as having a straight pipe? Just want to know since you got the RT Cat and I am thinking of dropping $80 for a straight pipe, but if it does nothing, I will just get a RT Cat for $20 more.

Dixit

 

straight pipe would flow better than a RT cat since you would have no restriction at all. But you wouldn't pass emissions with a straight pipe. It's up to you... you can get a straight pipe and then when you need emissions testing done, just slap on you stock cat for that.

 

interesting... well, it's a good thing since I have the RT cat

 

Louder is faster, it boosts mental horsepower by 15%

 

I am having a custom ypipe made for my 2k2. IYO would a hiflow cat make a noticable diff? I'm not gonna cut the resonator.

 

if you are going to mod the rest of the exhaust (b-pipe, muffler), then the next thing would be a hi-flow cat.

 

So going by your comment, I would then be safe to assume the RT Cat is the better way to go then the Straight pipe?