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Old May 21, 2002 | 03:12 PM
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Default What is the difference?

What is the difference in performance gains, in terms of performance replacement mufflers vs. a total cat back system. Are the other parts used lager in diameter then the stock parts? :confused:

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Old May 21, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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Default Re: What is the difference? (Kizmo)

This will depend on the quality of the system you buy. There are many options here, pipe size, mandrel bends, crossover pipes. The cat-back idea is mainly a convienience thing for the D.I.Y.er. You can always buy mufflers and have the remainder of your exhaust fabricated. I did. I put LT1 mufflers on mine, for looks mainly. Its really about what you like. I guess Corsa or borlas cat back system would likely give the biggest gain. :cheers:
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Default Re: What is the difference? (Kizmo)

its just a convenience thing, the catback systems usually include a larger rear y-pipe than stock so you may as well
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Old May 22, 2002 | 12:27 AM
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I guess Corsa or borlas cat back system would likely give the biggest gain. :cheers:
How do the Flowmasters stack up against the Corsa or Borla's in terms of hp gain?? I just pulled off my exhaust and will be replacing with one of them. Not sure which yet, although I can get a great deal on the Flowmasters.
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