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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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difference???
and which do you prefer
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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Default Re: cat back vs axel back (sd_ej1)

Why would anyone prefer an axle back over a cat back?

Do you know the difference between the 2??

Anyone that does wouldn't have to decide between the two.
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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It's a waste of time unless you have a true header back system with no bottlenecks. Well, not a complete waste...
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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Default Re: cat back vs axel back (omnirage)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by omnirage &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's a waste of time unless you have a true header back system with no bottlenecks. Well, not a complete waste...</TD></TR></TABLE>

You and the OP must know each other....
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sd_ej1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">difference???
and which do you prefer </TD></TR></TABLE>

axleback doesnt do jack but add noise and different looks. GO for a catback system
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Default Re: cat back vs axel back (EnjoyTheRideDC2)

Go on...
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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okay you buy a 3inch catback vs 3 inch axle back. Which will flow better? the one thats got 3inch the whole way back or the one thats restricted half way............................................... .................................................. .......
.................................................. .................................................. ..................................... BACK
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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It's just like it sounds:
cat back - from the cat to the exhaust tip
axle back - from the rear axle to the muffler tip

If you are looking for performance, then you want to make changes to the entire exhaust system: header, high flow cat, catback exhaust.
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Default Re: cat back vs axel back (FishaCrx)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FishaCrx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">okay you buy a 3inch catback vs 3 inch axle back. Which will flow better? the one thats got 3inch the whole way back or the one thats restricted half way............................................... .................................................. .......
.................................................. .................................................. ..................................... BACK</TD></TR></TABLE>

dont think because the exhaust piping is larger means it is better. it is NOT

read :
http://www.team-integra.net/se...ID=47
summary: if your NA go with 2.25 to 2.36 in diameter
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IanB &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
If you are looking for performance, then you want to make changes to the entire exhaust system: header, high flow cat, catback exhaust.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Nothing more needs to be said.

Axle back exhausts are for cheap bastards or ricers. They really dont contribute to much of anything other than the "fart pipe" factor.





Modified by King V at 5:48 PM 10/21/2008
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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hahahah nicely said !!!!
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