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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 02:14 PM
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Hey Guys.. I just got me the C6 a few months back. I've already install the Corsa exhaust and I still want to get a little more power. I was thinking about replacing my cats with Ramdom Technology brand. Does anyone out there have one on their C5. How is it in terms or Power Increase and Reliability. I've heard some stories that Hi Flow cats only last for a few months before it blows out and the power increase is only minimal. Is that true?? Reason I'm asking you guys at the C5 forum is because this no one at the C6 forum has one, and probably will not have them long enough to test its reliability. Any inputs would help me decide for the future. Thanks

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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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I've had Random Teck Cats on my C5 for a long time and haven't had any problems.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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I have them also & have no problems. I agree the power increase is small relative to cost. I would not put then on a new C6 if you are just trying add power. There are many other things to do with the money. I had bad cats & was installing headers, so i bought the whole system. I'd wait until after the warranty was up ot if you end up putting headers on. Little to gain on a stock motor & not that much on a moderatly modded motor. I'm sure others will chime in, but that's just my experience. Scott
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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Since when was 20-30 rwhp little to be gained?
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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i have the RT Metal Matrix cats....they are supposed to be their best and last.I have had mine for over a year and no problems.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBlue
Since when was 20-30 rwhp little to be gained?
Maybe you misunderstood his response. To replace factory cats with RT's, I don't think you would ever see that kind of increase. With headers and RT's yes.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBlue
Since when was 20-30 rwhp little to be gained?
Did you get the magic ones? Wish mine gave me that much at the motor. I bought mine from another forum member as a header xpipe cats package.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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If you can get me 20-30 rwhp from only high flow cats, I will buy a set for you & will pay you to do both my car & yours.
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With TPIS LT headers and Random Tech complete midsection I dyno'd at 338 max power and 347.1 max torq (with LS1 edit). This was before Chris bumped my timing a few more degrees to squeeze out a few more ponies. They've been on my car now for almost 2yrs and no complaints or problems. I did not get a base but we are guessing 310-315

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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 01:59 AM
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I meant from headers and x-pipe with cats. Not just cats.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by simpleman68
Maybe you misunderstood his response. To replace factory cats with RT's, I don't think you would ever see that kind of increase. With headers and RT's yes.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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I've had my Random Tech. cats on with LG headers for 5k miles now and no problems (that I know of )
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They are worth about 5 h.p. on a 346. I cannot remember which article, I got my information from.
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Be prepared for an increased exhaust tone

I like it
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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I dont know if their any good but i knew i needed them with long tube headers. didnt want to risk getting caught without cats.
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Thanks guys. I think Im sold. I may get them soon.
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