Best Quality High Flow Cat, And JDM Rear Bumper
Jan 23, 2007, 01:04 PM
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Does anyone here know where I can get a HIGH quality stainless High Flow Cat for my 06' IX MR. I'm also looking for the JDM rear bumper with the black diffuser (sick looking). I want both things asap. I would love to hear suggestions on which High Flow Cat is best (Preferably Japanese) sound wise, flow, and performance. I have a Blitz TBE, Stock CAT, and a Fujitsubo RM01A Cat Back, to let you know for fitment. Again my car is the '06 EVO IX MR. 
Test pipe makes more power, is louder but is NOT ROAD LEGAL and you will not pass inspection.
High-Flow cat is slightly quieter, will make a little less power and there is still a gamble when going to get your inspection sticker.
Jan 23, 2007, 02:07 PM
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Jan 23, 2007, 02:14 PM
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Anyway, I recently got the P.O.S. replaced by a proper metal-core cat. Mine was from Vibrant Performance. Significantly better flow (578 CFM), and should last considerably longer.
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Jan 23, 2007, 02:15 PM
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What GPTourer was trying to say was that you never had to buy an expensive high-flow-cat than gut it. His point was you could have bought a much cheaper test pipe that "looked like" a cat, like the before mentioned Rally Cat. Get it MR. Birdie? What you did was just wasteful.
Jan 23, 2007, 02:16 PM
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What GPTourer was trying to say was that you never had to buy an expensive high-flow-cat than gut it. His point was you could have bought a much cheaper test pipe that "looked like" a cat like the before mentioned Rally Cat. Get it MR. Birdie? What you did was just wasteful.
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I bought it used. for $400.
Before I installed it I was running a RnR hiflow cat . I noticed a great gain top end.(not sure how much whp)
the numbers on my signature were with the RnR cat
Before I installed it I was running a RnR hiflow cat . I noticed a great gain top end.(not sure how much whp)
the numbers on my signature were with the RnR cat
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Jan 23, 2007, 02:34 PM
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You want to swap in a test pipe for a trackday? Fine. We all like to be loud and shoot flames when we downshift
But I wouldn't drive the car without a cat on the street. It's just not worth it.
Between the test pipe and the Vibrant 3" metal-core cat, I've seen no noticeable performance difference. But the Vibrant cat makes my car quieter, cleaner, and less smelly. Best of all, I don't have to worry about EPA fines. For me, it's a no-brainer.
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Jan 23, 2007, 05:30 PM
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Yeah from the turbo I have a Blitz Turbo Back Pipe + Stock CAT + Fujitsubo RM01A, in that order, and yes I'm sure.
I was also under the impression that with a Test Pipe you Lose Torque and Gain Horsepower Vs. With a High Flo CAT you Gain Torque and Still Gain Horsepower but not as much Horsepower as a Test Pipe. This is another reason why I'm undecided. Anybody have pics of the JDM rear bumper with the Fujitsubo RM01A?
I was also under the impression that with a Test Pipe you Lose Torque and Gain Horsepower Vs. With a High Flo CAT you Gain Torque and Still Gain Horsepower but not as much Horsepower as a Test Pipe. This is another reason why I'm undecided. Anybody have pics of the JDM rear bumper with the Fujitsubo RM01A?