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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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Hey Guys, Thanks For Answering My Previous Question About Headers. Another Question I Have Is About High Flow Cats, Are They Beneficial,do They Add Any Extra H.p., What Is The Difference Between Stock And High Flow Cats.
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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I have heard the stock cats is where the bottleneck is at in the C5 exhaust system. Not sure how much power/torque there is to be gained.

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There is definitely a gain to be had between stock cats and no cats. As for the hi-flows, mine lasted less than one season.. Blowers and cats don't get along.

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