LT Headers and stock cats
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LT Headers and stock cats
Hello all,
I have been planning on getting long tube headers in the near future...however I need to be as economical as possible. My question is this....could I still get the typical 25-30 HP with long tube headers and tuning and keep the stock catalytic converters? Most people say that removing the cats or going to high-flow versions will only bring you 5-8 HP. Is this all I'm giving up if I keep the stock cats with LTs? I could always add high-flow cats in the future and get it re-tuned as I know someone who tunes cars (i.e., no extra cost for tuning). Sound is not a big deal to me (in fact, less is better as my car is a daily driver), I just want more power!
Anyway, let me know your thoughts. Thanks.
Josh
I have been planning on getting long tube headers in the near future...however I need to be as economical as possible. My question is this....could I still get the typical 25-30 HP with long tube headers and tuning and keep the stock catalytic converters? Most people say that removing the cats or going to high-flow versions will only bring you 5-8 HP. Is this all I'm giving up if I keep the stock cats with LTs? I could always add high-flow cats in the future and get it re-tuned as I know someone who tunes cars (i.e., no extra cost for tuning). Sound is not a big deal to me (in fact, less is better as my car is a daily driver), I just want more power!
Anyway, let me know your thoughts. Thanks.Josh
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my cats were recently gutted...not on purpose..just happened that way but thats another story..
anyway...the smell of fuel/exhaust is pretty strong kinda like race day everyday
so may want to consider this
anyway...the smell of fuel/exhaust is pretty strong kinda like race day everyday so may want to consider this
