Cat installation with off-road setup
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From: Jordan MN
Cat installation with off-road setup
Hey everyone,
My car has Kooks 1 7/8" headers, Kooks 3" off-road X to GHL Bullets. I would like to install a pair of Random Tech cats and am wondering if anyone has modified an off-road setup like this. It will be cost effective to install used cats rather than buy a Kooks catted X-pipe since they are near impossible to fund used.
So, I really just need to know if there is any reason that my existing setup will not support this mod.
Thanks.
My car has Kooks 1 7/8" headers, Kooks 3" off-road X to GHL Bullets. I would like to install a pair of Random Tech cats and am wondering if anyone has modified an off-road setup like this. It will be cost effective to install used cats rather than buy a Kooks catted X-pipe since they are near impossible to fund used.
So, I really just need to know if there is any reason that my existing setup will not support this mod.
Thanks.
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I just ordered cats to install with my LG Pro system, that doesn't have a provision for their placement. Their newer systems have shortie pipes that you remove, and substitute cats. Maybe your Kooks are like mine. I just plan on removing the midpipe (with X) and measuring it's length, then sliding on the cats, measuring again, and cutting off the difference. My buddys' got a metal chop saw, so that part is pretty easy.
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Were you planning to weld them in or fab some flanges so you can bolt/unbolt them whenever you want. That's my plane when I get around to doing LTs. Stupid CA smog.
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From: Jordan MN
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Mine is flanged so the only way I see this working is to have someone cut the pipe and weld them in or perhaps expand the cats for slip fit (which would be prefered incase they ever need to be replaced). Ofcourse this relies on someone with the ability to work with stainless.
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Andy,
I have four different types of stainless rod in my welding rack. Todd and I both are damn good stainless welders. Give me a call if you need some help.
Randy
PS did you win the high speed??? Erik said Ron was drinking tea when the green light came on
I have four different types of stainless rod in my welding rack. Todd and I both are damn good stainless welders. Give me a call if you need some help.
Randy
PS did you win the high speed??? Erik said Ron was drinking tea when the green light came on
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I will take you up on that!
I won FTD on Saturday but lost out to Lyle on Sunday since I ran street tires and he was on slicks
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