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Old May 29, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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I have a 02' with stock pre-cats,
Question: pre-cats, whats the point? what purpose do they serve?

The Z06 didn't have them,so what does it take to remove them, besides a good saws-all.

I already have the Z06 cat back system, and want it to flow the best it can.

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Old May 29, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by tarheeljww
I have a 02' with stock pre-cats,
Question: pre-cats, whats the point? what purpose do they serve?

The Z06 didn't have them,so what does it take to remove them, besides a good saws-all.

I already have the Z06 cat back system, and want it to flow the best it can.

Thanks ,

Jw
http://mikemercury.home.att.net/precats.htm
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Old May 29, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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Thanks for the link, that kinda answers my question, from your post I deduct that I don't need them.

Was thinking more along the lines if cutting them out and replacing with a pipe,

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Old May 29, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by tarheeljww

Was thinking more along the lines if cutting them out and replacing with a pipe,

thanks,
Jw
that'll work - unless you're in an area that does visual inspections as part of the smog testing.

But then again... the stoners that work at these places may never notice it.
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