2.2L L61 Performance Tech 16 valve 145 hp EcoTec with 155 lb-ft of torque

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Old 10-27-2008, 09:30 PM
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down pipe ?

ok i have two down pipes, a stock one and an ss\sc one. i was thinking of gutting one of them.. which do you think would make more power, gutting the larger ss\sc pipe or the smaller stock one?
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it will prolly sound like ****... as do most catless cars... just my opinion tho since i was catless at one time
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dont gut it, but the ss/sc will make more top end.
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You will get very minimal gains from gutting it. Not worth it at all IMHO.
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It isnt opinion, it is fact. lol.
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i have the ss\sc one installed and it made a good bit of difference, but a good friend woh worked at a tunner shop for a few years keeps telling me to take the cat out that its the only way to make power... and yes i know it will sound like **** if i do.
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I wouldnt trust a tuner shop that says catless is the only way to make power. Not only is that incorrect, its also irresponsible and illegal.
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Did he also try to sell you muffler bearings?
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dont gut either, you know they are worth money right?
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No joke, I used to work in a salvage yard and my boss got paid $80-100 for those.

Most places will give you like 40-50 for that cat, but you gotta keep it intact.
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