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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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I'm going to be installing headers on my LT4. Looking for some feedback on high flow cats or even eliminating them. Any advice?
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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Magnaflow metallic spun cats are the best bang-for-the-buck. Random Tech is widely considered the "best" in terms of flow. You pay for that though...probably to get the higher concentration of heavy metals.

I'm fairly sure you'll need a tune for any codes thrown.
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Where are you located and do you have any emissions inspections? Is it a daily driver or a weekend cruiser?
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I'm in PA. I put about 2k miles on it a year. I've already have chambered muffler eliminators on it and have removed the resonator. I'm not putting the headers on for more sound, thats for sure! I have an SLP Claw air filter installed and am trying to make the engine 'breathe' the best I can.
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In that case, definitely go with high flow cats. It will be louder than all hell without some form of muffling. Might also want an x pipe or some sort of pressure equalizer to scavenge and smooth out the exhaust.
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