Axle Back vs Cat Back
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Axle Back vs Cat Back
alright, ive searched and cant find anything that really makes me feel all warm and fuzzy so........
whats the differences between axle back systems and catback systems? axleback systems seem to generally be 1/2 the cost of a catback exaust..........lmk advantages, etc
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whats the differences between axle back systems and catback systems? axleback systems seem to generally be 1/2 the cost of a catback exaust..........lmk advantages, etc
thanks
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Re: Axle Back vs Cat Back (haloseven)
cat back means the system comes with all new piping from the catalytic converter back. axle back means you still will use your stock B-pipe. an axle back will bolt on to the end of that.
advantage of a catback is piping. it is the same diameter the whole way through, even in the bends. if it is a quality system. if you own a type-r, all you need is a axle back because the piping is already mandrel bent.
the only good advantage of an axle back is the price.
[Modified by eg6_inspired, 8:23 PM 12/18/2001]
advantage of a catback is piping. it is the same diameter the whole way through, even in the bends. if it is a quality system. if you own a type-r, all you need is a axle back because the piping is already mandrel bent.
the only good advantage of an axle back is the price.
[Modified by eg6_inspired, 8:23 PM 12/18/2001]
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Re: Axle Back vs Cat Back (eg6_inspired)
cat back means the system comes with all new piping from the catalytic converter back. axle back means you still will use your stock B-pipe. an axle back will bolt on to the end of that.
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Re: Axle Back vs Cat Back (haloseven)
so basically, theyre charging double for a foot or so of pipe? if i bought an axle back system, could i goto a muffler shop and have them make me some custom piping for my b-pipe?
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Re: Axle Back vs Cat Back (cotton_lix)
buy pre bent pieces from JCWhitney (mandral bent) weld them together....get a universal muffler like ES or Magnaflow...cheap and the same power
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Re: Axle Back vs Cat Back (madtownhonda)
Not worth it! I looked into building a custom mandrel bent system from Magnaflow and it would've ended up costing the same, even more if you dont do it yourself. Axle backs are like $250, when you can get a complete Cat-Back from like $350 if you know where to look. Keeping the mid-section pipe (b or whatever) will drastically inhibit performance...like those mufflers that 'claim' to add 12hp!!! They dont add crap....save up and get a cat-back..you wont be disappointed.
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Re: Axle Back vs Cat Back (Special_Ex)
don't do the universal exhaust. they don't sound the same and you'll regret it because i did. now i have Greddy evo and love it. go with a good quality catback system. i reccomend Greddy...
[Modified by lx2luv, 10:53 AM 12/20/2001]
[Modified by lx2luv, 10:53 AM 12/20/2001]
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Re: Axle Back vs Cat Back (Special_Ex)
$89 for muffler+$125 for pieces of piping.....10 minutes of welding
~$219
if you want to pay more for a name go ahead, or if your like me, you would rather pay less for the same thing
~$219
if you want to pay more for a name go ahead, or if your like me, you would rather pay less for the same thing
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Re: Axle Back vs Cat Back (lx2luv)
don't do the universal exhaust. they don't sound the same and you'll regret it because i did. now i have Greddy evo and love it. go with a good quality catback system. i reccomend Greddy...
[Modified by lx2luv, 10:53 AM 12/20/2001]
[Modified by lx2luv, 10:53 AM 12/20/2001]
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