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Do i need a new cat if i get a cat-back?

Old 08-01-2005, 07:37 AM
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Do i need a new cat if i get a cat-back?

My exhaust rusted apart where my cat and pipe meet so now the pipe is laying in hole that's in the cat. It makes a horrilbe rattling noise but that's besides the point. I plan on getting a cat- back exhaust but will I also need a new cat or the the exhaust replace it?
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Old 08-01-2005, 08:31 AM
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I dont think its mandatory to replace tha CAT but I think it would be a good idea, especially on higher Mileage cars in which the CAT has been pummeled after years of use....

Its also good to upgrade to a "free flowing" performance CAT that should be less restrictive as the stocker but still retain its use.

(PS were in Jersey City you live, are you Filipino?)
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Old 08-01-2005, 12:23 PM
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Rust = fix or replace.

Hoy. LOL
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Old 08-02-2005, 02:22 AM
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Hoy! im flip lol. who else in here are flips?
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Old 08-02-2005, 03:28 AM
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if the cat itself is rusted then yes you need to replace it or your new exhaust will have nothing to bolt to... as suggested get a free flowing unit... your exhaust will be louder but well worth it in the breathing department...
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