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difference from cat back and axle back

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Blake22

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what is the difference from cat back and axle back and also with the o/r x pipe or h pipe do you not have cats anymore
 

DarkFireGT

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Cat-Back replaces all exhaust components from the mid-pipe to the exit...
Axle-Back replaces the mufflers only.

O/R = off-road means no catalytic converters.
 

Mustanglvr2006

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You will also hear the term "Catted X Pipe or H Pipe" mentioned alot, that means it has Cats.

I dont know if you knew that or not, BUT, it confused me when I first started doing research on Exhaust Systems.

Duh me
 

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o/r means off road, which is without cats and can not be "legally" used on the street.
 

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Yep, these guys nailed it. Axlebacks replace only what's behind the axle.

A lot of mufflers for the S197 are mis-named as catbacks, when they really only replace the part after the axle.
 
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