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#15545 - 09/13/06 08:52 PM

used parts or not???

blance497 Offline

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should i buy a used cat converter..... i'm on a low budget. ive considered straight pipe or something but ive heard bad things about it

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#15546 - 09/13/06 09:43 PM

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I wouldn't b/c it may be cloged or it may get cloged soon better off spending the money and get a down pipe.

LOL..I'm such a bad influence

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#15547 - 09/13/06 09:48 PM

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I wouldn't mess with a used cat. Aftermarket cats without the DP are pretty reasonable.

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#15548 - 09/13/06 09:54 PM

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Get the ZZP downpipe!! It's $199, DIY bolt it, and comes with a hi flow cat. If you're gonna spend money, at least upgrade!

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#15549 - 09/14/06 12:03 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by drummerboy1307:
Get the ZZP downpipe!! It's $199, DIY bolt it, and comes with a hi flow cat. If you're gonna spend money, at least upgrade!

Yep and you get rid of the U-Bend, so your freeing up some horses

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#15550 - 09/14/06 01:05 PM

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Is the cat required in your area?

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#15551 - 09/14/06 05:11 PM

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Originally posted by zuulmusic:
Is the cat required in your area?

Technically if the car came with a cat it's required. Now wether they look for one or not is another story.

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#15552 - 09/15/06 03:36 PM

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blance497 Offline

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Registered: 07/21/06
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Loc: Ashland

lol thanks im pretty sure its illegal but i have my cousin work on my car he suggested getting straight pipe ill proboly get that and an o2 simulator

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#15553 - 09/15/06 11:50 PM

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Just find someone that will write off your inspection. Since I do most of my own repairs, that's what I do. I don' like people tellin' me what I gots to fix!!