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Where can I get a high performance catilyic converter and exhaust for under $250?

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Old 11-29-2008, 01:46 PM
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Mine are rusted through and I wanted some that sound nice (but won't make me sound like a d-bag) and I do go wheelin' if that changes anything.
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local muffler shop you can do it for about 150
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A dynomax turbo cat back is only 130ish...and a highflow cat is around 75 or so...does the headerpipe need replaced also??
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A dynomax turbo cat back is only 130ish...and a highflow cat is around 75 or so...does the headerpipe need replaced also??
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you can get a hi-flow mini canister type cat on ebay for 65 shipped. i run one and its sweeett.

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you can get a hi-flow mini canister type cat on ebay for 65 shipped. i run one and its sweeett.
What perks does that have?
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Check out www.Hottexhaust.com That is where I got the magnaflow resonator and 3" turbo muffler for my turbo civic. and all for under $200. Great product and sound in my opinion. If my jeep didn't already have a flowmaster on it when I got it then there would be a magnaflow. That is what I'm going to get for a replacement cat when mine croaks!
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This is what i have. Sounds good low rumble @ idle and I can tell a difference in performance.

Flowtech Raptor Turbo Performance Muffler
eBay $24.99> Item number: 400009359185

2.25" Catalytic Converter High Flow Stainless Steel
eBay $47.99> Item number: 380085077902

Just type in the item number in the eBay search

Plus 100 bucks @ local muffler shop to weld it on.
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In my opinion, get a new high flow cat, and run straight pipe back as far as you want.
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Originally Posted by chiefcherokee
What perks does that have?
its high flow and high clearance. technically, any aftermarket cat (even an OEM replacement) will flow better than a stock one simply bc theyre cheap
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Originally Posted by 93XJLI
you can get a hi-flow mini canister type cat on ebay for 65 shipped. i run one and its sweeett.
Can you give me the link to this cat. I would like to get one, but I couldn't fin done. thanks

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...3A1|240%3A1318
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Ok guys, my parents have agreed to get me a new cat and muffler lol. I like the idea of that high-flow cat.

But I was wondering, will a $50 cat hold up good?

Any more recommendations for cheap cats&mufflers for under $200?

Are those flowtech mufflers any good?

And the thing I am most concerned about is not having it sound like a rice burner or raspy if you know what I mean.

I just want a nice, low rumble.

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magnaflow makes good stuff that is reasonably priced.


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