LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

gutted cat

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 09:16 PM
  #1  
ramair94ta's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 101
From: pasadena md
gutted cat

I was thinking of pulling my 3" cat and putting a gutted one that i have on the car . I was told it has a new high flow cat, not sure if its true. With the gutted one will the car gain any power or sound from this.

thanks
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 09:18 PM
  #2  
Cmr0z28's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,287
From: Palm City, Florida
it will be louder, raspier, less low end torque, more popping noise, and maybe slightly more HP in higher RPMs.
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 09:19 PM
  #3  
RamAir95TA's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 4,152
From: Woodstown, NJ
Nice screen-name.

You'll gain a handful of ponies from it, and you'll notice a raspier and louder exhaust note. Some think it sounds great, while others do not. A straight-pipe would be a better alternative, to minimize exhaust turbulence.
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 09:21 PM
  #4  
Z95m6's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,070
From: newton, kansas, USA
i actually lost hp thanks to my offroad pipe. When i put my motor together i had several degrees of KR then when i put a cat, back on the KR went away. It felt way stronger after that.
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 09:28 PM
  #5  
ramair94ta's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 101
From: pasadena md
any one else , 2 good , 1 bad. I was ready to run out and do it then z95m6 posted.

every time i see your sceen name i think its my postbut then again yours is newer
Old Sep 10, 2003 | 09:30 PM
  #6  
ramair94ta's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 101
From: pasadena md
I forgot top write that the car is stock, only mods are filter and 3" flow master exhuast. this might help
Old Sep 12, 2003 | 07:03 PM
  #7  
ramair94ta's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 101
From: pasadena md
the gutted cat seems to help out on the bottom end and the top end, i have a little more pull on the top end for sure.
Old Sep 12, 2003 | 10:53 PM
  #8  
Camaro_Maniac63's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 880
From: Land O Lakes, FL
Gutting the cats doesn't do jack for the car's performance. I am just polluting the environment more, and after the headers, my car doesn't sound all that impressive. Don't do it, it is a waste of time. If you want to do something good, get a off-road pipe.
Old Sep 13, 2003 | 11:26 AM
  #9  
mazer3800's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 18
From: Indiana
My cat is gutted and the whole car smells like gas at times. Especially sitting at a light, my guess is that the wind blows it into the cabin. Either that or something else is wrong with my car . I'm definatly thinking about going to an aftermarket cat.
Old Sep 13, 2003 | 11:37 AM
  #10  
jasons93z's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,612
From: Oklahoma
I gained quite a few HP from my ORP, and i didnt notice any loss in the low end. And i love the sound.
Old Sep 13, 2003 | 12:43 PM
  #11  
ramair94ta's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 101
From: pasadena md
It seems to help mine out. As for the gas smell i have the same thing but it was there before i changed the cat so i dont think thats it, you must have the same problem that i have .
Old Sep 13, 2003 | 12:52 PM
  #12  
jasons93z's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,612
From: Oklahoma
Originally posted by ramair94ta
It seems to help mine out. As for the gas smell i have the same thing but it was there before i changed the cat so i dont think thats it, you must have the same problem that i have .
i dont notice much of a gassy smell
Old Sep 13, 2003 | 12:57 PM
  #13  
ramair94ta's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 101
From: pasadena md
no , no, mazer3800 said he gets a gas smell , i had the gas smell before i did my cat so i know its not the cat. not sure what it is
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
n2oblkz
Parts For Sale
4
Oct 12, 2015 01:53 AM
football4life
Cars For Sale
2
Oct 4, 2015 07:48 AM
Ks0209
LT1 Based Engine Tech
10
Oct 1, 2015 07:32 AM
Tarizza
3rd Gen / L98 Engine Tech
2
Sep 20, 2015 03:26 PM
PFYC
Supporting Vendor Group Purchases and Sales
0
Sep 11, 2015 09:44 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:13 AM.