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Old 02-11-2008 | 05:19 PM
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Which Downpipe would be best??

So originally i was going to get the XTC Stainless Steel Downpipe without the cat converter. But after talking to some friends who told me if i dont get it with the cat converter then it will sound 'ricey.' And believe me i dont want this....So now im thinking of the DownPIPE with HIGHFLOW CAT from Cobalt Addiction. Does anyone have any opinions on which will sound better/ give more power?
Old 02-11-2008 | 08:40 PM
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i like the zzp header/ dp combo with magnaflow exhaust i belive that sounds the best on our cars

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Old 02-11-2008 | 08:42 PM
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Get the one with the cat. It will sound less raspy and there will be little performance loss.
Old 02-11-2008 | 08:47 PM
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I don't have a cat and mine sounds fine. No rice sound at all, it is fairly deep like a formula car when you rev it. If you must have the cat I would suggest hahn. The rest all depends on your goals. Hahn is good if you want a shorty header or might go turbo. ZZP is great if you are staying supercharged. I can attest though that the hahn stuff is superior quality. I jack up my car just to admire it and it sounds better if you look up various clips. I have the exhaust not the dp, but I was really impressed by it.
Old 02-11-2008 | 08:48 PM
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Catless sound is not worth the 2-3 hp you will gain.

2.5" catted
Old 02-11-2008 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by liolixli
I don't have a cat and mine sounds fine. No rice sound at all, it is fairly deep like a formula car when you rev it. If you must have the cat I would suggest hahn. The rest all depends on your goals. Hahn is good if you want a shorty header or might go turbo. ZZP is great if you are staying supercharged. I can attest though that the hahn stuff is superior quality. I jack up my car just to admire it and it sounds better if you look up various clips. I have the exhaust not the dp, but I was really impressed by it.
how far away are you from Boyertown PA?
Old 02-11-2008 | 09:32 PM
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Yeah right now my car is catless. But not by choice. It sounds horrible.
Old 02-11-2008 | 09:33 PM
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how far away are you from Boyertown PA?
im from scranton pa area
Old 02-11-2008 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman99
i like the zzp header/ dp combo with magnaflow exhaust i belive that sounds the best on our cars
X2 i love the sound of it alos
Old 02-11-2008 | 11:06 PM
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Anyone know how much the hahn header and downpipe costs?
Old 02-11-2008 | 11:08 PM
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def the cat..meow! the c/a downpipe is good stuff..mine will be on soon..good combo with there header..i wudnt do zzp..personally ive seen too many of there flex pipes break...the c/a downpipe is good quality..they use magnaflow piping, vibrant cat..do it!
Old 02-11-2008 | 11:10 PM
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ok ppl have asked this ? 100's of times... if you want deep.. nice sound and the most gains pout of any header, downpipe, or cat-back exaust.. VIBRANT... PROMISE you will be amazed. good luck
Old 02-11-2008 | 11:12 PM
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Vibrant + ARK = jailbait sex.
Old 02-11-2008 | 11:14 PM
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werd for the catted zzp combo+magnaflow
Old 02-12-2008 | 12:44 AM
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But its SOO much more money for the CAT!! Does it really sound THAT bad??
Old 02-12-2008 | 12:45 AM
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yo jdub..go with the c/a..like i said..its magnaflow piping with vibrant cat and flex pipe
Old 02-12-2008 | 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by rockkrawler628
how far away are you from Boyertown PA?
I live on the far west of the state near pittsburgh, so like a few hours away.
Old 02-12-2008 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by iLLmaTic3s
yo jdub..go with the c/a..like i said..its magnaflow piping with vibrant cat and flex pipe
alright, then the i will. I hoping get my header and dp installed installed this by the end of next week along with a new MAF sensor and then i can take it back to steve to get tuned before the dyno day on the 24th. Little update for you!
Old 02-12-2008 | 08:59 AM
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good good. for the best price for the quailty..i wud go with the c/a stuff..i mean im friends with them...but there **** is good..if it wasnt good, it would not be on my car..lol
Old 02-12-2008 | 04:20 PM
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i got 3inch zzp d/p with 2.5 exit w/cat never have any problems besides the bolts are cheap i had 2 pop out and had an exhaust leak due to it
Old 02-13-2008 | 04:05 AM
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Rebel Autoworkx...just look at a picture of it, compared to the others...it looks soooooo much better quality...it's more expensive than the others, but that's what I'm going with.
Old 02-13-2008 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by scribbles
Vibrant + ARK = jailbait sex.
I don't really know what that is supposed to mean but it made me laugh. Might be because my g/f is 17. Eitherway good or bad it made me smile
Old 02-13-2008 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jdub777
But its SOO much more money for the CAT!! Does it really sound THAT bad??
It sounds like ******* asstrashfuckingwhoreassshit


Get the cat cheapo
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