thinking of adding a 3" cat....pros/cons???

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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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i've been thinking of adding a 3" vband cat. i want to reduce the cabin noise and fumes.

who has done this and is it worth it?
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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I've had one sitting on my parts shelf for 3 years now...I planned on installing it, but never got around to it....anyone want to buy it?
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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how much
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Deckedlude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how much</TD></TR></TABLE>

I just checked ebay, a carsound 3" cat is going for $60 free shipping. I'd have to have $50 plus shipping, so you might as well get one on ebay.

BTW, you will have to have your v bands welded on.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 05:41 PM
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anybody have a guess on power losses?
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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My guess is that after a proper retune, the losses would be in the 5-10 whp range if that.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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since we are in the FI forum, would that be 5-10 whp on say a 400 hp car? I see it being more than that
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