Catted vs. Non-Catted Magnaflow X-pipe

[crew_dawg16]

Hey guys, I just recently bought my 2003 Gt 5-Speed and it is 100% stock down to the paper filter it came with. Anyway, what I want to know is the power difference between a catted and non-catted x pipe from Magnaflow. Also, will there be a drivability issue with no cats? I've heard the MIL eliminators are not 100%. Oh, and how do you guys with no cats pass emissions?? Thanks for any help.

 

[FallenPhoenix]

If you've got a visual emissions inspection I don't think you can pass at all without cats. The power difference isn't huge, between 2-5hp I'd guess and MILs are not 100%, you could possibly still throw a code.

 

[decoy562]

If you're worried about it, just get the catted version. There won't be much difference in power.

 

[hottstang46]

what they said, you will only lose a few ponies. if you go with off road , it will be louder and smother . You cant really legally get away with off road on a visual inspection unless you go under the table and pay who ever does it like a extra 50 bucks or so, ive see nit done a hundered times, but you also have to have a inspector that is really cool.or you could get the o/r pipe and weld in cats later on

 

[PEWTERPONY]

In most states if you are caught without cats.....2000 to 2500$ fine. I kept my cats, put the x on and added the 2.5 mandrel bent pipe with a set of magnaflows. I like my exhaust

 

[crew_dawg16]

Ok, then I will just go with the catted x-pipe. What did you pay for your x-pipes and cat backs?

 

[HoustonGT]

For inspection, all you have ot do is swap your stock h-pipe back in and go get the car inspected. THe HP difference is minimal, but the o/r will sound ALOT louder and meaner, trust me. Can't beat the sound of an offroad midpipe IMO.

 

[crew_dawg16]

That's what I was originally thinking, but my car is registered in Illinois and they have never visually inspected any car that I brought them. In fact, with 1996 and newer vehicles, you pull your car in and they test your gas cap and plug a scanner into your computer and you are on your way. BTW, aren't the o/r x-pipes cheaper??

 

[03-s281]

For inspection, all you have ot do is swap your stock h-pipe back in and go get the car inspected. THe HP difference is minimal, but the o/r will sound ALOT louder and meaner, trust me. Can't beat the sound of an offroad midpipe IMO.

 

[HoustonGT]

Who you callin stupid, STOOPID?
Yes, the o/r x-pipe is about 100 bucks cheaper since there are no catalytic converters

 

[Blev]

www.speedconcepts.net is where I picked up my X from. Best price I could find anywhere. The prices have gone up like 50 bucks, but it's still cheaper than anywhere I have seen.