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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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Bad news from Austin Corvette. I have a Borla single split rear exit exhaust. My Cat has gone south on me. They say the GM part is about $1000. Is there a good after-market alternitive that is less expensive? I plan on doing a Triflow system in the future so this new cat should be compatible with the Triflow. Thanks for any information.
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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One, you have two cats, there are many after market high flow cats available for way less than $1000. How many miles on your car, by law there is an extended warranty on any part of your emission system.
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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Get the supermaxx whole system, headers, cats and x-pipe for $1300
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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The car is a 99. It has 23,000 miles on it.
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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if you just need cats you should go with random technology's cats for about $400 total. Upgrading your exhaust manifold with some long tube headers and high flow cats is also a nice idea if you want to spend a little more. good luck
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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I have stock cats which I do not use anymore. I am willing to part with them- make me a reasonable offer and they are yours.
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim's black 99
My Cat has gone south on me.
Get a dog, they're more loyal. sorry, I couldn't resist...
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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First of all your cats are under warranty for so many thousands of miles.. if it is not covered, Magnaflow sells high flow cats for about $110 delivered.

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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by vetterdstr
First of all your cats are under warranty for so many thousands of miles.. if it is not covered, Magnaflow sells high flow cats for about $110 delivered.

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What's the diameter in/out of our stock cats?
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 02:25 AM
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I believe your CAT's are still under warrenty! Call Dealer and ask.
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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The cats are part of the H-pipe, and I've seen these sell dirt cheap. Check the parts forum.
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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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Emission components, including Cats...are covered for 8 years!!
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Originally Posted by FroDaddy
Get a dog, they're more loyal. sorry, I couldn't resist...

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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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Here are the Highflow cats I was talking about... HERE

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