Does anybody have pics of this? I'm debating between that and a 2.5" Catback... What are the main differences?

 

yeah... same here

 

Anybody have pics of a straight pipe and a normal catback already installed on a car.. Preferably looking at them while the car is jacked up? What are the advantages to getting a straight pipe? Are there any clearance problems or scraping at all? Is it legal in CA?

 

If you EVER drive your car on the street get a catback. Sure a full 2.5" straight pipe would yield the best gains but you must remember that there's always a tradeoff. Are you willing to gain 1.5 HP on the top end at the expense of getting pulled over every five minutes?

 

Well, I have the Apex'i N1 catback right now, how much louder would the straight pipe be compared to the N1?

 

i have a straght pipe to a hks hiper muffler, its pretty loud , i havent gotton pulled over or even looked at you just gotta no how to drive it right an not like an idiot, you wont pass any kind of emmision, the only reason i did it was because, my resonater was rusting an ratteling, an i just got a 2 year pass from emisions, because my car is to low an wont make it on the thing, haha

 

just get the 2.5" thermal exhaust. I believe its like the 3" version with just a muffler on it.

 

THermal doesnt make a 2.5"

 

Actually, I am 99% sure they do, I believe it is called the Thermal Stealth but don't quote me on the name.

 

Thermal makes a 2-1/4" and 3". I don't believe the 3" system comes with a resonator in stock form but I've been wrong before.

 

thermal 3" has no inline mufflers/resonators.

 

Incorrect. The Thermal "stealth" modification merely means they install a cone in the piping to reduce decibel levels.

 

Like I said, don't quote me on the name.. However I remember a while ago, people were talking about the Thermal 2.5" catback, so I am still pretty sure they have one.. I'll give them a call tomorrow and find out for sure.

 

heh

 

As long as you're willing to admit you were wrong after you get off the phone with them.

 

No need to be a jack *** man. If I am wrong, I will admit it. But I don't think you know everything.

 

My comments are meant to be taken light-heartedly. Some people just need to find out for themselves. That's fine.

 

Alright man, it just sounded like you meant it sarcastically. FYI to everybody, I checked on the Thermal website and did not see a direct contact number, and so I decided to call several California dealers in my area and all 5 of them said they carried the Thermal 2.5" catback...

 

I just looked at the website:

CONTACT US
Thermal Research & Development
7624 Winnetka Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91306
Phone: 818-998-4865 Fax: 818-998-3161

But dont take my word for it. See for yourself....

 

I'll call them tomorrow ASAP