Info on exhaust
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Info on exhaust
Is there a good site out there that explains all the differences in midpipes and exhaust types? I honestly have no clue and my searching skills are crap. There are a lot of terms being thrown around when people talk about exhaust (catback. resonated, etc etc.)
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Technically yes. The cat-converter is required because of emissions requirements. However, depending on the state, and your general area, testing of this requirement can vary from literal sniffers (emissions detectors) to mechanics just checking if the Check Engine Light for missing cat is on.
So you can get away without it, usually.
So you can get away without it, usually.
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You can buy a hi-flow cat and you shouldn't get a cel and you will pass emissions.
but all catless pipes will result with a cel sooner or later. if your worried about buying an exhaust
and passing emissions just buy a cat back exhaust which will leave your oem cat in place
but all catless pipes will result with a cel sooner or later. if your worried about buying an exhaust
and passing emissions just buy a cat back exhaust which will leave your oem cat in place
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Thank you all for being patient, I am a still a car idiot. This car is slowly remedying that.
aaaa ok. I see now. Catback won't replace the mid-pipe ok...
Trying to really figure this all out because I think, even though months away, I am going to attempt to get something at christmas time. Either a midpipe or exhaust. I just want something that will give me some more growl but not sound farty, chainsaw, or weed wackery.
aaaa ok. I see now. Catback won't replace the mid-pipe ok...
Trying to really figure this all out because I think, even though months away, I am going to attempt to get something at christmas time. Either a midpipe or exhaust. I just want something that will give me some more growl but not sound farty, chainsaw, or weed wackery.
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Put on a catless midpipe who cares if it doesn't pass emissions...unless you go to get emissions everyday i would get one...just put the stock midpipe back on for emissions
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i've heard alot of different set ups and my fav include
RB rev w/ catless midepipe
RB race exhaust w/ stock cat
Hks hi power w/ stock cat
w/ rp supercat
w/ catless mp, non resonated
greddy SE w/ catless mp
greddy evo TT w/ dead supercat..
those set ups are by far my favorite that i've heard in person.
RB rev w/ catless midepipe
RB race exhaust w/ stock cat
Hks hi power w/ stock cat
w/ rp supercat
w/ catless mp, non resonated
greddy SE w/ catless mp
greddy evo TT w/ dead supercat..
those set ups are by far my favorite that i've heard in person.
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Ok, I think there's some misinformation here...
OP, let me try to clarify
Catback: Does not get rid of the stock cat. It is an exhaust that starts from BEHIND the cat and goes to the rear of the car
Headerback: Includes a Midpipe (which could be many things [non resonated catless, single resonated catless, double res. catless. or you can also have a hi-flow cat (which INCLUDES a CARB legal catalytic converter)] and the "catback exhaust system"
Turboback (if you have a turbo if not its just a reference): Includes a aftermarket header (a la Racing Beat etc) and a full headerback exhaust system
Here is the AP Headerback System (which includes a double resonated midpipe [no cat])
OP, let me try to clarify
Catback: Does not get rid of the stock cat. It is an exhaust that starts from BEHIND the cat and goes to the rear of the car
Headerback: Includes a Midpipe (which could be many things [non resonated catless, single resonated catless, double res. catless. or you can also have a hi-flow cat (which INCLUDES a CARB legal catalytic converter)] and the "catback exhaust system"
Turboback (if you have a turbo if not its just a reference): Includes a aftermarket header (a la Racing Beat etc) and a full headerback exhaust system
Here is the AP Headerback System (which includes a double resonated midpipe [no cat])
![](http://raceroots.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/a/p/aprx8newexhaust2a_1.jpg)
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No cat or mufflers? Straight backs is what Ive always called it...
Anyways Exoticspeed R1-T FTW its a badass exhaust I love mine great tone its deep and throaty a little on the loud side but hey nothin wrong with a little bite
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Just to let you know that when you go catless(Midpipe,supercat) you will throw a CEL, so keep that in mind as far as emissions, and vehicle inspections at the DMV and stuff, but if you don't care about that stuff the car sounds amazing. Cat backs just give a deep note to the 8, on some occasions you might get a gain or two in HP.
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Ok, I think there's some misinformation here...
OP, let me try to clarify
Catback: Does not get rid of the stock cat. It is an exhaust that starts from BEHIND the cat and goes to the rear of the car
Headerback: Includes a Midpipe (which could be many things [non resonated catless, single resonated catless, double res. catless. or you can also have a hi-flow cat (which INCLUDES a CARB legal catalytic converter)] and the "catback exhaust system"
Turboback (if you have a turbo if not its just a reference): Includes a aftermarket header (a la Racing Beat etc) and a full headerback exhaust system
Here is the AP Headerback System (which includes a double resonated midpipe [no cat])
![](http://raceroots.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/a/p/aprx8newexhaust2a_1.jpg)
OP, let me try to clarify
Catback: Does not get rid of the stock cat. It is an exhaust that starts from BEHIND the cat and goes to the rear of the car
Headerback: Includes a Midpipe (which could be many things [non resonated catless, single resonated catless, double res. catless. or you can also have a hi-flow cat (which INCLUDES a CARB legal catalytic converter)] and the "catback exhaust system"
Turboback (if you have a turbo if not its just a reference): Includes a aftermarket header (a la Racing Beat etc) and a full headerback exhaust system
Here is the AP Headerback System (which includes a double resonated midpipe [no cat])
![](http://raceroots.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/a/p/aprx8newexhaust2a_1.jpg)
(i'm glad you guys are patient with me)
I obviously want something with a CAT or high flow cat. I just need to fully understand before I start try pushing to get something.
My current thoughts are on RB catback (Rev8) or Mazdaspeed. I think I stated before I want some more growl but nothing excessive or chainsawy, farty, weedwackery, specially at lower RPMs would be a +.
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