X-Pipes
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8th Gear
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X-Pipes
I've got a 05 C6-6spd that has Magnaflow exhaust on it. The car sounds good, but I would like for it to be a little louder. I'm not wanting to spend 1800 on headers, but I was wondering if anyone had put catless or hi-flow cats on w/o headers. Would this change the sound, or be to loud? Thanks for the posts in advance!!
Melting Slicks
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From: Toms River NJ
The only company that makes a cat delete pipe is magnaflow... link
Only $292...
That would definitely make it louder! I kinda wanted to get those, but am contemplating some ebay headers that are $450 instead and then ill get some performance gains as well!
What magnaflow exhaust do you have on there?? A axle back kit? I have magnaflows, but just the 4x9" mufflers custom installed, lots of guys did this a few years back, part #14335 / 14336
Only $292...
That would definitely make it louder! I kinda wanted to get those, but am contemplating some ebay headers that are $450 instead and then ill get some performance gains as well!
What magnaflow exhaust do you have on there?? A axle back kit? I have magnaflows, but just the 4x9" mufflers custom installed, lots of guys did this a few years back, part #14335 / 14336
Melting Slicks
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From: Toms River NJ
magnaflow also makes some hi-flow cats, but id say thats a huge waste of money & time...
I agree with gunterwalker! headers or cat deletes! At least those 2 will also give you performance gain and the sound, but will require a tune! A new muffler setup will give you the sound only
I agree with gunterwalker! headers or cat deletes! At least those 2 will also give you performance gain and the sound, but will require a tune! A new muffler setup will give you the sound only
Melting Slicks
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From: Tumwater, WA
I've got a 05 C6-6spd that has Magnaflow exhaust on it. The car sounds good, but I would like for it to be a little louder. I'm not wanting to spend 1800 on headers, but I was wondering if anyone had put catless or hi-flow cats on w/o headers. Would this change the sound, or be to loud? Thanks for the posts in advance!!
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I was also thinking of buying some ebay headers with the hi-flow cats and X-pipe. (OBX) Although they're Chinese made, the reviews seem to be positive. I'm going to check into the magnaflow cat delete also. What to you do about the 02 sensors with a cat delete, because I don't necessarly want codes popping. Thank you for your advice!!!!
Melting Slicks
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From: Toms River NJ
With headers, they still install into the pipes, but you will need o2 extension.
With cat deletes, they still also have bungs in the pipes, but I dont think they require o2 extension as they are in a similar to stock location.
Either way the right thing to do it then tune the rear o2 sensors out... You could try o2 simulators or spark plug anti-foulers, but wouldnt be recommended by many!
With cat deletes, they still also have bungs in the pipes, but I dont think they require o2 extension as they are in a similar to stock location.
Either way the right thing to do it then tune the rear o2 sensors out... You could try o2 simulators or spark plug anti-foulers, but wouldnt be recommended by many!
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Don't buy Chinese while you still have a choice?
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