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Old 11-20-2014, 12:27 PM
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Default cat vs hi flow cat vs testpipe is it worth it ?

All motor guys say aything after the collector is a restriction
but in a daily driven na honda that uses a 3'' full exhaust how much backpressure= loss of power a catalyzer takes ?
what about hi flow cats are these worth it over oem cat or they are racing parts that need replace break/cloq alot easyer ?

i'm using toda header and a 2.5'' to 3'' transition to the rest of the 3'' exhaust
thinking about adding a hi flow cat after the transition...
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2 5" Magnaflow Universal 59956 Catalytic Converter High Flow Spun Metallic Cat | eBay

Make sure you get spun, and make sure you get metallic.

I prefer a cat over a testpipe...helps mellow out rasp.

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i like the sound of my 3'' exhaust
i dont like the smell when have to stop with windows down & the mot,cops problems that can occur.

what about 100cell over 200cell ?
100 cell wont be less restrictive ?
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Mil.Spec :: Universal :: 100 cell cats :: 3.0" 100 Cell Weld-In Cat

Highest flowing actual cat out there. Will kill fuel smell, not gonna pass smog.
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Default Re: cat vs hi flow cat vs testpipe is it worth it ?

Originally Posted by bspeed
Mil.Spec :: Universal :: 100 cell cats :: 3.0" 100 Cell Weld-In Cat

Highest flowing actual cat out there. Will kill fuel smell, not gonna pass smog.
thanks for the replys guys!

claims it's the best flowing cat.
hmmm it's 3'' ,spun & metallic it looks ideal !
price is high compared to magnaflow but i think you pay what you get ?

my car wont pass smog by little %'s
i hope this cat & 3'' exhaust will help with less backpressure as possible on my apliccation.
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Just FYI they make the MF unit is 3" as well.
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Default Re: cat vs hi flow cat vs testpipe is it worth it ?

Thats the cat im using on mine.

Theres no back pressure with 3" and as long as the collector is a good design, then youll see some gains over what you got.

I also have (2) 18" resonators and a Vibrant muffler. Its still loud but not too much to attract the po-po. At WOT is a different story.
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Default Re: cat vs hi flow cat vs testpipe is it worth it ?

Not worth it unless it is a fully built race car.
The gain from test pipe & hi-flow cat is a only few hp difference.

If it's a daily drive, you would keep smelling unburnt fuel into the cabin from vent / roll down windows.
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