Catback and Headers

[Link85x]

What do you guys think. My heart is set on getting Edelbrock TES headers and with the GMMG Catback. High flow cat would be great but i don't know which one i should get(just need it for inspection, thats all, i'ma go straight pipe) I care for sound, but not as much as i care for performance, i know the 350 is a better motor, but i'm gonna make this one a sleeper( not to much of a sleeper if you ask me) But if there are any other suggestions on what headers and catback i can get with very good results?

[Link85x]

Come on guys, help a brother out, PLEASE!!! (guys come back )

[ViperJ]

If you want a good high flow cat go with a Catco cat, but since it is going to be hollowed out check ebay and pick up a cheaper one to hollow out. My high flow cat was $130 + 70 instalation (the previous owner welded the old cat on).

[Morley]

The TES headers can be a nightmare to put in (but they will fit), SLP's fit much nicer.
Don't hollow out the cat, you will loose power doing that, instead just install a good high flow cat.

[Link85x]

Any suggested websites for the cat?

[tcfco2005]

magnaflow has pretty good cats.

[Link85x]

Originally Posted by ViperJ

If you want a good high flow cat go with a Catco cat, but since it is going to be hollowed out check ebay and pick up a cheaper one to hollow out. My high flow cat was $130 + 70 instalation (the previous owner welded the old cat on).

So is this what you're talking about http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WD1V cuz it's kinda cheap (can't go wrong there) something doesn't seem right if it that cheap though, but i could be wrong.

[Link85x]

i just thought about something. this car is my daily driver and i realized it would be a waste to get some really expensive catback, so i've narrowed it down to 2, magnaflow and flowmaster for starters. Both run about $400, i was able to find the flowmaster but no luck with magnaflow. Does it even exist?

[tcfco2005]

yes im almost 100% sure magnaflow makes cats...i saw them at a muffler place by my house. i say screw the cats just run a straight pipe

[ViperJ]

Originally Posted by Link85x

So is this what you're talking about http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WD1V cuz it's kinda cheap (can't go wrong there) something doesn't seem right if it that cheap though, but i could be wrong.

Thats the kind I was thinking about. Its cheap because its probably not a real Catco as listed. Same with the cold air intakes on ebay someone bought on that came with a "real K&N air filter" but the actual manufactures name was covered with a permanent marker. I bought my cat from summitracing.com if you want to check there.

[Savage Messiah]

whoa whoa whoa hodl up. First off catco has more cahnce of setting off your SES light than carsound (magnaflow). Second off I got my 3" ID/OD carsound cat for I think $35 or $40 including shipping, and installation for that and a catback was like... i dunno around 100, so you were ripped off bigtime viperj. Also there's nothing wrong with the ebay link you posted, in fact that is the same seller that I bought mine from. Completely legit.

[red92rs]

Originally Posted by Link85x

i just thought about something. this car is my daily driver and i realized it would be a waste to get some really expensive catback, so i've narrowed it down to 2, magnaflow and flowmaster for starters. Both run about $400, i was able to find the flowmaster but no luck with magnaflow. Does it even exist?

how about the hooker cat-back system, they have it on advanced auto's site here http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...e=1304&ptset=A for under $300 Super Competition Cat-Back System; 3" Inlet; Dual Exhaust; or the Edelbrock cat-back system on http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...e=1304&ptset=A and its just a little over $300, if either of those will help. i too am looking to redo my exhaust system and havnt fully decided on what i want, have been leaning away from flowmaster since that is a common choice, and would rather have something different then the crowd.

[Savage Messiah]

Magnaflow catback, I got mine locally for $320. Thing is IIRC they don't make one for 3rd gens, but one for an LT1 will work.

[ViperJ]

Originally Posted by 97CamaroRS

and installation for that and a catback was like... i dunno around 100, so you were ripped off bigtime viperj.

I knew someone would say this but if you knew the "local" exhaust shops around here $70 isn't bad. I went to Midas and to have the car inspected (I knew the cat was causing the exaust leak but they still had to check it) it was going to be a $45 charge. Then their stock replacment cat was $110 (original not high flow, also 1-3 weeks delivery time). And then to install it would of been another $80 (they had to cut the old one off because it was welded on then weld the new one up). So I did end up saving a little money and getting a high flow cat.

[ViperJ]

Link85x- check out http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...107+4294923429 it has a lot of diffrent exhaust components for your car, btw summit has free shipping on most products

Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust System- $335
Hooker Super Competition Cat-Back Exhaust Systems- $269
Flowmaster Force II Cat-Back Exhaust Systems- $239
Catco Direct Fit Catalytic Converter- $116