Test Pipes...
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Test Pipes...
does anyone run a test pipe instead of a cat. My cat rubs over speed bumps and I know if I only had in the straight pipe it would clear.. Also doesnt it give 1 or 2hp? i know.. whoopeee !! 
and yes its leagle to not have a cat where i live.
and yes its leagle to not have a cat where i live.
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Re: Test Pipes... (Emerika)
I'm running with a test pipe. Way too loud. Way too raspy(> 5 grand). But at the time of the swap, that's all we had. Got the hi-flo cat now, needs to go in very soon. 
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Re: Test Pipes... (Shmoo)
I'm running a test pipe on mine. Definately helps with boost but I would not recommend for all motor. Your car will probably get real loud and raspy. I actually did a research paper on the effects of automobile pollution on the environment and it wasn't good. I guess that should have altered my decision to run a test pipe, but it didn't.
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Re: Test Pipes... (boostsohfast)
does the cat on stock 92 dx headers count as a cat???? because im thinking of switching over to that header for smog i never had a cat on my piping?
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Re: Test Pipes... (binkster)
Why test pipes are dumb.............Because Emerika says so. 
Big test pipe thread.
It minght change your mind about getting one.
Big test pipe thread.
It minght change your mind about getting one.
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Re: Test Pipes... (d15dude)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by d15dude »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Why test pipes are dumb.............Because Emerika says so.
Big test pipe thread.
It minght change your mind about getting one. </TD></TR></TABLE>
For those that don't know, a gutted cat is just as bad.
Big test pipe thread.
It minght change your mind about getting one.
</TD></TR></TABLE> For those that don't know, a gutted cat is just as bad.
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Re: Test Pipes... (OnebadJdmEg6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by OnebadJdmEg6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does the cat on stock 92 dx headers count as a cat???? because im thinking of switching over to that header for smog i never had a cat on my piping?</TD></TR></TABLE>
those are cx headers with the cat on them
those are cx headers with the cat on them
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Re: Test Pipes... (t0p_sh0tta)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
For those that don't know, a gutted cat is just as bad.</TD></TR></TABLE>
hahahaha....I tried it. It sounds like ****. I put another stock one
back on.
For those that don't know, a gutted cat is just as bad.</TD></TR></TABLE>
hahahaha....I tried it. It sounds like ****. I put another stock one
back on.
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Re: Test Pipes... (xSpooNxEkx)
I have a '99 Hatch with a JDM B18C. The headers bolt up directly to the stock piping. I don't feel like spending more money at the shop for a cat and welding. My exhaust is hooked to the stock muffler, So its pretty damn quiet, just a little smelly.
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Re: Test Pipes... (Emerika)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Emerika »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">keep your cat and be good to the environment...there's a reason why they are on cars these days</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm surprised no one said it. and if they did, it's because I didn't read this post. I read the 7 page post before this. search.
I'm surprised no one said it. and if they did, it's because I didn't read this post. I read the 7 page post before this. search.
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Re: Test Pipes... (jDmDxTuRd)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jDmDxTuRd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I run a test pipe on an all motor car with a full catback. Its not raspy at all and i like the way it sounds and performs. Test pipes rock. </TD></TR></TABLE>
That's exactly what I said when I first did my swap. Now, a year or so later, Ican't stand it. It gets louder everyday.
</TD></TR></TABLE>That's exactly what I said when I first did my swap. Now, a year or so later, Ican't stand it. It gets louder everyday.
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Re: Test Pipes... (binkster)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by binkster »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does anyone run a test pipe instead of a cat. My cat rubs over speed bumps and I know if I only had in the straight pipe it would clear.. Also doesnt it give 1 or 2hp? i know.. whoopeee !! and yes its leagle to not have a cat where i live.</TD></TR></TABLE>
All motor you will notice less of a difference. I gained 7whp on a 65 shot from going from stock cat to a $20 test pipe. I doubt that kind of gain would be realized from a $300 high flow cat.
I'm willing to bet the gains are even more now with a 75 shot.
and yes its leagle to not have a cat where i live.</TD></TR></TABLE>All motor you will notice less of a difference. I gained 7whp on a 65 shot from going from stock cat to a $20 test pipe. I doubt that kind of gain would be realized from a $300 high flow cat.
I'm willing to bet the gains are even more now with a 75 shot.
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Re: Test Pipes... (d15dude)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by d15dude »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Why test pipes are dumb.............Because Emerika says so.
Big test pipe thread.
It minght change your mind about getting one. </TD></TR></TABLE>
LOL, i remember hsi big *** right up.
Big test pipe thread.
It minght change your mind about getting one.
</TD></TR></TABLE>LOL, i remember hsi big *** right up.
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Re: Test Pipes... (RyanCivic2000)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RyanCivic2000 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
All motor you will notice less of a difference. I gained 7whp on a 65 shot from going from stock cat to a $20 test pipe. I doubt that kind of gain would be realized from a $300 high flow cat.
I'm willing to bet the gains are even more now with a 75 shot.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You can get Carsound cats for under $100 now.
All motor you will notice less of a difference. I gained 7whp on a 65 shot from going from stock cat to a $20 test pipe. I doubt that kind of gain would be realized from a $300 high flow cat.
I'm willing to bet the gains are even more now with a 75 shot.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You can get Carsound cats for under $100 now.
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