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Old 06-02-06, 12:39 PM
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Best catalytic converter for N/A?

Like the title says, whats the best catalytic converter for a N/A? I'm trying to save money but still have a good exhaust system. I already decided on 6" round offset magnaflow mufflers http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...ne=main&id=518 these 3" tips http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...ne=main&id=671 and a racingbeat header. Now I need a cat so far I'm looking at Bonez, Magnaflow, or a Random Technology catalytic converter. I'm looking for one that will last and flow good. What do you guys think?

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I'm pretty happy with my bonez superflo, sounds good and smooth.
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Ive got a bonez strait pipe and i love it
Old 06-02-06, 02:41 PM
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If "living in a box" requires no emissions testing, then just run a straight pipe.

Other than that, a lot of people on here have had success with the Bonez high-flow cat.
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Yup, like the Bonez cat (Superflo system) that I'm selling .
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Nope, I've got emissions. I'm trying to find the best flowing and longest lasting cat I can get, And if the Bonez superflo gives me that then thats what I want.
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no cat is best cat
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run straight pipes and re-install the cat when you have to SMOG the car. Can't get simpler than that.
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I also use the Bonez system and it sounds excellent. (Why do people have to keep saying just take it out...he ASKED for a cat c'mon guys be serious)

I haven't really heard anything bad about any cat for the FC, but I do believe that most are prolly using the Bonez system (it was pretty much the only thing around really for a while from what I remember). Nice deep and smooth, yet not artificial sound and it's good for power as well (butt dyno test only).

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Racing Beat pre-silencer.
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I went with a Magna flow cat with an air tap on my s5 and it works well ive only had it 3 months but it helped me pass emissions, and even mellowed out the tone of my exhaust. Im running a racing beat header (2.5"), piece of 2.5" pipe to the cat to factory y pipe and factory muffler, sounds a little raspy but everyone seems to really like it. When I can find a deal on a second hand racing beat cat back thats what i plan to do.
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What, model did you use? They have a 9400 model with an air tube, but I think it is made for V8s or 7000lb trucks.
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I had the Random Technology cat setup about 6 years ago (RB header, HKS catback) and 2 months after installation it was done. Got a free replacement and ditto. Spirited driving or not, they sucked IMO. I now am installing a Bonez cat in my new setup. Not completed yet because RP neglected to send me the header gasket with the rest of the exhaust system. Damn them!
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u can get header gaskets from advance auto or the mazda dealer. Its the same...
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