Exhaust & Horse Power
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I understand that a good exhaust system can greatly increase HP. Does anyone know if the Magnaflow and Flowmaster systems claim to increase HP? In addition, what is a cat back system? Do they call it cat back becuase of the pipes contours?
Is there an advantage to this system? I know some of these systems are louder than the stock exhaust which is OK, as long as everyone within a quarter mile of my driveway doesn't hear me leaving.
Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks
Is there an advantage to this system? I know some of these systems are louder than the stock exhaust which is OK, as long as everyone within a quarter mile of my driveway doesn't hear me leaving.
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It seems that the aftermarket exhaust for the 05 does not increase the HP (or if so, it is minimal). So basically you are paying for sound not performance.
I believe "cat back" means it is a new exhaust system the replaces things from the cats to the back (hence cat back). Similarly, axle back is a system from the axle to back.
I am not sure about sound. I personally have not heard any (other than some video clips - none in real life.
I believe "cat back" means it is a new exhaust system the replaces things from the cats to the back (hence cat back). Similarly, axle back is a system from the axle to back.
I am not sure about sound. I personally have not heard any (other than some video clips - none in real life.
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Originally posted by Kluski@January 14, 2005, 10:46 AM
I believe "cat back" means it is a new exhaust system the replaces things from the cats to the back (hence cat back). Similarly, axle back is a system from the axle to back.
I believe "cat back" means it is a new exhaust system the replaces things from the cats to the back (hence cat back). Similarly, axle back is a system from the axle to back.
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Ignore what Flowmaster say - so far everyone excpet for SCT (XCalibrator tuner) and MMR (Anniliator Cold Air Kit) have lied/mislead about their HP ratings. You get zero to very little with mufflers, cat-backs, x-pipes or CompCats... you will see some, but only if you tune.
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