Need Hi-Flow Cats...suggestions.
10-10-2007, 10:36 AM
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Need Hi-Flow Cats...suggestions.
Currently I have a Magnaflow system on my LT4 w/ no cats. Looking to buy a Corsa system real soon (as in now) and plan to add hi-flow cats at the same time. I know there are many options available to me but really looking for the best, yet least expensive, route to go. If I could get by spending $200 or so (on the cats) total I'd be lovin' it, but I don't want to sacrifice quality or performance just for a great price. I have EM longtubes on the car and plan to replace everything from there back. Will I need anything else or will I just need the cats & the Corsa system? In other words, will I need to do have some fab work done or will the cats clamp right up to the headers and will the Corsa sytem alone be all I need to finish out the exhaust?
TIA
Jeff
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Jeff
10-10-2007, 01:41 PM
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Currently I have a Magnaflow system on my LT4 w/ no cats. Looking to buy a Corsa system real soon (as in now) and plan to add hi-flow cats at the same time. I know there are many options available to me but really looking for the best, yet least expensive, route to go. If I could get by spending $200 or so (on the cats) total I'd be lovin' it, but I don't want to sacrifice quality or performance just for a great price. I have EM longtubes on the car and plan to replace everything from there back. Will I need anything else or will I just need the cats & the Corsa system? In other words, will I need to do have some fab work done or will the cats clamp right up to the headers and will the Corsa sytem alone be all I need to finish out the exhaust?
TIA
Jeff
TIA
Jeff
10-10-2007, 01:49 PM
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Yep, you'll need to have extensions pipes made up that have the cats bolted or welded in. Have you though about getting the extension pipes from EM that already have the cats in them? They are a little pricey but they use great cats and it would save you $1-200 in fabrication work.
Yeah, I'm really ready to go Corsa, and don't want to do it twice, so I'm thinking go w/ cats this time around. Actually EM has the Corsa system listed @ $945.95 which is far cheaper than any place else I can find. Hope it's not a mis-print
...plus, I'm local so no shipping. Gotta tackle this "cat thing" though so maybe I will be better off goin' w/ EM extensions w/ cats. Hopefully we can work out a price that I can live with. If I could get everything I need for $1500 or less then I'd be...
Guess I better give Merle a call.
10-10-2007, 04:51 PM
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Hey man, what's up?
Yeah, I'm really ready to go Corsa, and don't want to do it twice, so I'm thinking go w/ cats this time around. Actually EM has the Corsa system listed @ $945.95 which is far cheaper than any place else I can find. Hope it's not a mis-print ...plus, I'm local so no shipping. Gotta tackle this "cat thing" though so maybe I will be better off goin' w/ EM extensions w/ cats. Hopefully we can work out a price that I can live with. If I could get everything I need for $1500 or less then I'd be...
Guess I better give Merle a call.
Yeah, I'm really ready to go Corsa, and don't want to do it twice, so I'm thinking go w/ cats this time around. Actually EM has the Corsa system listed @ $945.95 which is far cheaper than any place else I can find. Hope it's not a mis-print
...plus, I'm local so no shipping. Gotta tackle this "cat thing" though so maybe I will be better off goin' w/ EM extensions w/ cats. Hopefully we can work out a price that I can live with. If I could get everything I need for $1500 or less then I'd be... Guess I better give Merle a call.
That's a really good price for the system, and considering how much work you've had done there I'd ask for a "frequest customer" discount! It would be a perfect fit though, their extensions where made to go from their header to the Corsa.
I saw your car at Bills a while ago getting some new rotors put on, how do you like them, they looked mean!!
10-10-2007, 04:59 PM
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Not much over here...just workin my *** off for more mod money, it never ends!!
That's a really good price for the system, and considering how much work you've had done there I'd ask for a "frequest customer" discount! It would be a perfect fit though, their extensions where made to go from their header to the Corsa.
I saw your car at Bills a while ago getting some new rotors put on, how do you like them, they looked mean!!
That's a really good price for the system, and considering how much work you've had done there I'd ask for a "frequest customer" discount! It would be a perfect fit though, their extensions where made to go from their header to the Corsa.
I saw your car at Bills a while ago getting some new rotors put on, how do you like them, they looked mean!!
10-10-2007, 05:11 PM
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10-10-2007, 05:14 PM
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Not much over here...just workin my *** off for more mod money, it never ends!!
That's a really good price for the system, and considering how much work you've had done there I'd ask for a "frequest customer" discount! It would be a perfect fit though, their extensions where made to go from their header to the Corsa.
I saw your car at Bills a while ago getting some new rotors put on, how do you like them, they looked mean!!
That's a really good price for the system, and considering how much work you've had done there I'd ask for a "frequest customer" discount! It would be a perfect fit though, their extensions where made to go from their header to the Corsa.
I saw your car at Bills a while ago getting some new rotors put on, how do you like them, they looked mean!!
Anyway, I'll let ya' get back to your "mod-money" tasks at hand.
Cya
10-10-2007, 05:26 PM
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Actually I have a call in to Trevor @ EM right now...he'll be calling me back shortly w/ a quote. Obviously this is the best way to go but I have a a feeling these won't come cheap.
10-10-2007, 05:36 PM
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10-10-2007, 05:39 PM
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"frequent customer discount". Yep, I'll grind him as best I can, but that is really the exact setup I need. New front rotors? Very nice! Thinking of replacing the rears w/ the same brand. Much nicer than the ebay bargain brand I have on the rears now. Plus, these are black zinc plated and they look really good w/ the new GS wheels & calipers. Need a set on the rear to even out the "look".
Anyway, I'll let ya' get back to your "mod-money" tasks at hand.
Cya
Anyway, I'll let ya' get back to your "mod-money" tasks at hand.
Cya
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10-10-2007, 06:15 PM
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Yeah, I'm not a Sylvia fan either BUT I just don't see him losing this fight. Who knows though, Vera's a scrapper and Big Tim won't be able to jab his way through this one.
Sorry for the hijack although it is my thread.
Sorry for the hijack although it is my thread.
10-11-2007, 01:27 AM
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I just ordered a 3 inch system from Melrose. I already have their headers. $615.00 for all the pipes and set of 3 inch random technoligies cats. this is all stainless steel 
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http://www.melroseheaders.com/produc...ystems/c-4.php
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http://www.melroseheaders.com/produc...ystems/c-4.php
10-11-2007, 10:45 AM
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I just ordered a 3 inch system from Melrose. I already have their headers. $615.00 for all the pipes and set of 3 inch random technoligies cats. this is all stainless steel
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http://www.melroseheaders.com/produc...ystems/c-4.php
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http://www.melroseheaders.com/produc...ystems/c-4.php
Well, if you got all that for $615 then I should be able to get pipes/ w cats from the headers to the Corsa for that or less...at least I hope so.
If not maybe I'll look elsewhere like Melrose.
