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Old Jan 2, 2024 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MerakiAutoworks
We have Corsa in stock and on sale!

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Don't see them on your website
https://merakiautoworks.com/products...cell-cat-pipes (they're mislabeled as 300-cell though)
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Old Jan 2, 2024 | 03:07 PM
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Yeah not sure, thats per Corsa database, I'll have to point that out good catch.

For special pricing please text / pm us.

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Do you get any decel pop with this setup?

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Old Jan 2, 2024 | 05:17 PM
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Do you get any decel pop with this setup?
In Z and Track modes, with my Borla, absolutely.
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Old Jan 6, 2024 | 10:29 PM
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@Kracka bought his Corsa sport cats from me!

I do have them in stock ready to ship no lead time no nothing will ship same day or next day at the latest:

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I'm a fully authorized dealer for Corsa message me for your discount code. You can also call or text for fastest service and to discuss all options and alternatives 201-575-0861.
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Old Jan 6, 2024 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Corvetteexhaustsystems
@Kracka bought his Corsa sport cats from me!

I do have them in stock ready to ship no lead time no nothing will ship same day or next day at the latest:

Corsa Sport Cats for C8 Corvette 16234

I'm a fully authorized dealer for Corsa message me for your discount code. You can also call or text for fastest service and to discuss all options and alternatives 201-575-0861.
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Yes I did! Incredible customer service, even taking time for a Sunday phone call. I had them only a few days later when everyone else was backordered!
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Old Jan 7, 2024 | 06:39 AM
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Any horsepower gains with the Corsa cats? I prefer not to deal with codes.
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Old Jan 7, 2024 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Fore58
Any horsepower gains with the Corsa cats? I prefer not to deal with codes.
Corsa (and all their competitors that use the same GESi G-Sport GEN2 S-Wound 400-cell cores) all claim +12whp and my dyno results lined up with that based on my mods at the time. There was a noticable seat-of-the-pants improvement, somewhere between that of my intake and headers. I'm going on 2 years with them installed without issues or codes. Happy to pull the exact mileage & time if desired.
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Originally Posted by Kracka
Corsa (and all their competitors that use the same GESi G-Sport GEN2 S-Wound 400-cell cores) all claim +12whp and my dyno results lined up with that based on my mods at the time. There was a noticable seat-of-the-pants improvement, somewhere between that of my intake and headers. I'm going on 2 years with them installed without issues or codes. Happy to pull the exact mileage & time if desired.
Okay thanks.....sounds great.
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Old Jan 8, 2024 | 11:08 AM
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What about gains from a 200 cell?

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Old Jan 8, 2024 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by allblackeverything
What about gains from a 200 cell?
The 400-cell S-wound flows about like a traditional 300-cell, but a 200-cell will be louder and flow more, regardless. You'll also have a higher likelihood of triggering a CEL. The cheap generic 200-cell cores sold by 2M and others are worthless, just get cat-deletes at that point (I suggest EOS). If you want a real 200-cell, you're looking at some serious bucks with the German HJS cores vs. the North American GESI 400-cell cores. While the HJS cores are approved under European standards, they are technically not 49-state EPA certified.
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Old Jan 8, 2024 | 11:19 AM
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Hi flo, w cats, quality ones like the 200 cell German units used on Ferraris, Lamborghinis, etc., produce a noticeable increas in hp. If I had installen them on my 2019 Shelby GT350, same engine design as Z06, just larger engine, the increase would be atleast 25 rwhp. Not cheap, but effective.
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Old Jan 16, 2024 | 04:29 PM
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I was looking at this ARH video, and the guy said they installed "aftermarket" 300 CEL sport cats with the ARH's and it gave no measurable gains, and said they are not worth it. I have the 2M 200 CEL sport cats and Paragon headers yet to be installed. I'm just wondering if the sport cats are worth it. For the record, I'm not spending $1500-3k on sport cats either.
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Old Jan 16, 2024 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by C7Me
I was looking at this ARH video, and the guy said they installed "aftermarket" 300 CEL sport cats with the ARH's and it gave no measurable gains, and said they are not worth it. I have the 2M 200 CEL sport cats and Paragon headers yet to be installed. I'm just wondering if the sport cats are worth it. For the record, I'm not spending $1500-3k on sport cats either.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hCPLsio59U&t=101s
Nonsense. They're running a prototype set of ARH cats on a well-known C8 drag racer's car and picked up additional power.
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Old Jan 16, 2024 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Kracka
Nonsense. They're running a prototype set of ARH cats on a well-known C8 drag racer's car and picked up additional power.
I don't understand what you're trying to say. Yes, they're trying 1 3/4", 1 /7/8", and 2" headers to see which had the highest gains. He then comments on the 300 CEL sport cats and clearly said they really didn't add any additional power/gains. He also said that may be different with an aftermarket exhaust, but with the stock NPP, they do nothing. What does he gain by lying about them?
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I can speak about this with insight, it's my car in the video. I raced and data logged the car extensively on the track and the dyno since new in 2020. Up until last year I was running the stock cats with all the mods you could think to add. I went as quick as 10.20@133+ on the stock tune and factory cats, I reached out to Nick @ARH to try those prototype cats on my car to improve my e.t.
It was a different day and a different time but the DA was comparable and I gave the Gesi cats a try. I used the 1/8 to 1/4 data to eliminate some starting line variables like 60' and any traction issues and took data from my 7 best passes from each day. I saw Zero lowering of time from mid track to finish and a 1 mph gain in speed. The weight savings is nice and I do still have them on the car ( I like the sound a lot better) but I was disappointed in the results. The factory cat is very very good.
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Their is a reason why you can't buy aftermarket cats from ARH, he won't sell a product that doesn't perform.

I don't knock companies and their claims of gains, this is just my experience.


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Originally Posted by Snowblind2.0
I can speak about this with insight, it's my car in the video. I raced and data logged the car extensively on the track and the dyno since new in 2020. Up until last year I was running the stock cats with all the mods you could think to add. I went as quick as 10.20@133+ on the stock tune and factory cats, I reached out to Nick @ARH to try those prototype cats on my car to improve my e.t.
It was a different day and a different time but the DA was comparable and I gave the Gesi cats a try. I used the 1/8 to 1/4 data to eliminate some starting line variables like 60' and any traction issues and took data from my 7 best passes from each day. I saw Zero lowering of time from mid track to finish and a 1 mph gain in speed. The weight savings is nice and I do still have them on the car ( I like the sound a lot better) but I was disappointed in the results. The factory cat is very very good.
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Their is a reason why you can't buy aftermarket cats from ARH, he won't sell a product that doesn't perform.

I don't knock companies and their claims of gains, this is just my experience.


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Thanks for clarifying everything!
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Originally Posted by C7Me
Thanks for clarifying everything!
Surprised You haven't installed the cats yet. I would love to hear the combo with the paragon headers in person if you ever get to them
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Surprised You haven't installed the cats yet. I would love to hear the combo with the paragon headers in person if you ever get to them
Im waiting until after the 7500 DCT service, which will be in the Spring. I’m concerned it may be too loud with both. I want it louder, but not obnoxious.
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