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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Cape Cod
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,014
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From: Dayton Ohio
No they did not. The pieces that made it into that section were really small. The factory cats almost turn to sand when they break but the aftermarket may be different. I havent heard of anyone hurting their mufflers however. If you dont need the cats I would ditch them
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,014
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From: Dayton Ohio
I gutted them, changed my BOV, and updated tune. Went from previous 570 at 6-7 psi to 606 at 8-10psi no other changes really...
Could have been leaking boost or could have been really clogged cats or a combo of them both
Needles to say I was happy with the new numbers
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 7,767
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From: East Texas
When I was low power @ 600rw mine went bad car was running bad pulled them they were melted removed them it gained 10rw and got louder also smelled like ex when idling in my drive way I really wish I could run cats but cant.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Austin TX
I replaced my high flow cats with straight pipes because I felt like it, and I had a sneaking suspicion they were on their way out due to some small clues. I'm glad I did, because they're basically maracas now. The catalyst just melted and bunched up on itself, but didn't break apart. They were fine when I put the blower on a few thousand miles ago.