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Old 04-23-2004, 12:05 AM
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Cutting off cat?

My magnaflow exhaust is pretty quiet at idle but very noticeable at WOT. I want to get a little more power. I am thinking about cutting off the cat but I don't want it too be too loud. Are the gains from not having a cat worth it? Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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Old 04-23-2004, 12:29 AM
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You will see some gains, I would think about 5-10 HP. Will be noticably louder.
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Old 04-23-2004, 12:51 AM
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Gains can be felt, and exhaust tones will increase. Keep in mind that you will smell more fuel at idle. I have done it to all the F-body's I've had and loved it. I say go for it!!
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i just replaced my cat with a DMH elec cutout (pics in sig) i would say there is a significant noise difference . but like redhott said you will smell more fuel . i say go for it. !cat
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