Cat or not to cat

[1Bad02GT]

I want to add a mid pipe to my 02 GT. Did the Flow American Thunder Cat Back last weekend. There are no emmisions tests in my state, so should I go O/R or high flow cats? And the eternal question, H or X pipe and which brand?

 

[stangluver02]

Since u already have flows go with the dr. gas o/r x. It sounds wicked above 3000 like nascar and below 3000 like an h pipe.
Flows + Dr. gas =

 

[hognutz]

1. dr. gas o/r x
2. o/r h-pipe

cats cost money that can be spent on more mods.

 

[1Bad02GT]

Thanks for the replies

An X pipe it will be, I think. Dr. Gas sounds like the way to go, but I have read many posts about it needing to be welded in place in numerous parts. Not a problem for me to a large degree,as I have access to friends who are expert welders. But no lift and I do my stuff with a floor jack and stands.

Could do a vendor install, but at least half the fun is doing it myself. I have the tools and technology. And it is way cheaper. So.... ideas, advice and/or comments on this? Thanks

 

[hognutz]

I don't think the welding will be a real issure. test fit, tack weld, pull it, weld it, install it. take 2hrs instead of 45min. I stayed away becasue I wanted stainless. vrs has a stainless pipe cheaper than the dr. gas. it is supposed to be the best pipe for hp though.

 

[1Bad02GT]

Thanks

Again, thanks for the experienced advice and replies. I will most likely do the Dr. Gas. Now... that she breaths better on exhale, what do you recommend on the inhale? I did the K&N filter in the stock config, but I know this is not much. I wil stay N/A, as this is technically the wifes daily driver (and yes she is hot and owned many (@#Corvettes), including a 66-427(435 horse) and a 74-454.

Thanks

 

[road rage]

I have the upr x-pipe and it sounds awesome and the price is right. As for air intake, I have a densecharger t/b tube, 70mm t/b and a upr big mouth filter.

 

[White Stang]

I have the SLP catted x-pipe and catback. It is loud when you are getting on it around 3k rpms. The Quality is 1st Class all stainless construction and the 3.5 tips are awsome.

 

[VatStang]

Intake tube, 70mmTB, pleneum, MAF. All you need for at LEAST 15-20rwhp. You'll really feel this stuff. This is genuine horsepower. Do it all together though, b/c you'll barely feel it if you add this stuff one at a time.

 

[1Bad02GT]

Shifter

Also want to add a decent shifter. Tri Ax? Rousch? What is the best way to go and is the install difficult?

Thanks

 

[stangluver02]

see sig

 

[decoy562]

Also want to add a decent shifter. Tri Ax? Rousch? What is the best way to go and is the install difficult?

Thanks

Either Tri-Ax or Pro 5.0