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Even if you could, BEFORE the cats would throw a CEL unless you have a tune to turn off the O2 sensors. After the cats and you're not really gaining a whole lot for the effort. The stock catback/axleback flows very well for OE equipment. You'll likely get little RWHP gain, if any, for all the noise. If you want power w/o going FI, then a CAI & tune combo from Brenspeed or Bama is your biggest bang-for-the-buck.
You almost have to throw out the book that we used on our 60's and 70's rods when we consider the S197.
+ 2 However if you just want to terrorize people on the street when you open them up, then you're on the right track...you might even lose HP...take the mufflers off the car and you'll see what I'm saying
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Just to let you know, O.E. emissions equipment is mandated by federal law, which takes precedence over state law. It is illegal to remove O.E. emissions equipment in any state for this reason. Plus, again, with states that have mandated annual safety inspections, removed emissions equipment means an automatic failure of the inspection and the inspector is supposed to report the removed emissions equipment. Again, federal law.
It may be the law, but have you noticed how many people are running o/r h or x pipes? Lucky asses!!
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05 GT 5 Spd Redfire
Steeda Pro Action Struts and springs, Steeda Tri Ax w/ cue ball, Steeda TBS, SLP Loud Mouths, Airaid intake, AM Blackout panel, 20" Foose Nitrous Wheels wrapped in Nitto 555's
thanks guys, i appreciate the comments. . i guess it would be best to stay legal and leave the cats on. . haha. . im not really looking to gain hp though, mainly just for the sound.
I have dual 3 inch cut outs and they sound friggin' bad ass. They DO free up some nice hp despite what people may say. Throttle response is also noticable as well as better power all around.
I think most people don't like them because they sound really rough, like a dump truck or something. To me though, it sounds like a mean muscle car.
I have the stock H pipe, stock cats, JBA shorty headers and they sound ridiculously loud.
Just to let you know, O.E. emissions equipment is mandated by federal law, which takes precedence over state law. It is illegal to remove O.E. emissions equipment in any state for this reason. Plus, again, with states that have mandated annual safety inspections, removed emissions equipment means an automatic failure of the inspection and the inspector is supposed to report the removed emissions equipment. Again, federal law.
quit being such a pansy lol. i have no cats, dual cut outs, and my exhaust smells crazy. Im polluting the world so much yet I just passed inspection yesterday.
If you can, eliminate the cats and put the cutouts in. They wont give you any real hp but the sound is amazing to me. everyone loves it and wonders what kind of exhaust i have
quit being such a pansy lol. i have no cats, dual cut outs, and my exhaust smells crazy. Im polluting the world so much yet I just passed inspection yesterday.
If you can, eliminate the cats and put the cutouts in. They wont give you any real hp but the sound is amazing to me. everyone loves it and wonders what kind of exhaust i have
x3 What rock have you been living under I bet MORE than half of this forum is o/r!!! I am.
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Steeda CAI-SCT XCAL-Pypes O/R X pipe-Pypes Mid Mounted M80s-Red Top OPTIMA-HurstSTS-Tein Tech S-AVIC f900bt-Back up Camera-20" Black Chrome FR500s-GT500 FRONT/REAR-Factory GT500 6k HIDS-3k HID Gt500 fogs-
303rwhp/319tq
quit being such a pansy lol. i have no cats, dual cut outs, and my exhaust smells crazy. Im polluting the world so much yet I just passed inspection yesterday.
If you can, eliminate the cats and put the cutouts in. They wont give you any real hp but the sound is amazing to me. everyone loves it and wonders what kind of exhaust i have
Then your inspector just committed a felony. Not too smart.
Might not be worth risking a $4,500 fine, 30 days in jail, or both, for anyone that removes O.E. emissions equipment.
Then your inspector just committed a felony. Not too smart.
Might not be worth risking a $4,500 fine, 30 days in jail, or both, for anyone that removes O.E. emissions equipment.
Damn mr. mom, ease up. You are starting to sound like a broken record. We got it; no cats BAD, keep cats GOOD. Jeez.
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05 GT 5 Spd Redfire
Steeda Pro Action Struts and springs, Steeda Tri Ax w/ cue ball, Steeda TBS, SLP Loud Mouths, Airaid intake, AM Blackout panel, 20" Foose Nitrous Wheels wrapped in Nitto 555's
NO sh*t who is this guy? Haha tell me one person anyone on here knows of getting a $4,500 fine or ANY days in jail for illegal exhaust...Are you like the cat nazi or what...
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Steeda CAI-SCT XCAL-Pypes O/R X pipe-Pypes Mid Mounted M80s-Red Top OPTIMA-HurstSTS-Tein Tech S-AVIC f900bt-Back up Camera-20" Black Chrome FR500s-GT500 FRONT/REAR-Factory GT500 6k HIDS-3k HID Gt500 fogs-
303rwhp/319tq
Then your inspector just committed a felony. Not too smart.
Might not be worth risking a $4,500 fine, 30 days in jail, or both, for anyone that removes O.E. emissions equipment.
my inspector didnt do anything wrong. These days its all computerized except for the gas pressure test. My computer tells their computer my cars perfectly fine. so he doesnt even know. So i will get a 4500 dollar fine? my buddy got a fix it ticket for having no cats. I see no fine or 30 days in jail. Buzz off cuz seriously no one is listening to you. Your "warning" is not gonna stop anyone from have no cats.
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