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apstguy · 05-11-2003, 12:28 AM

There aren't a whole lot of "performance" cats out there, but what has your experience been with them? This question is mostly aimed at Mike, but more than one opinion is better.

gchemist · 05-11-2003, 12:47 AM

Catgo is a cheap and nice replacement.

**swervin ervin** · 05-11-2003, 08:30 AM

I run a Random Technology Super High Flow cat. According to what I've read about cats, it's supposed to be the highest flowing cat made. Mine is 3" in/out.

But, be prepared for sticker shock. I paid over $200.00 for mine. Of course this goes back to my old saying, "you get what you pay for".

Everyone keeps bringing up the Catgo cats when a question like this is asked. First thing they say, as gchemist did, they are cheap. I prefer not to cheap out on stuff like this myself. Cheap doesn't mean it's the best, you know? Just means it's cheap, as in cheap made.

TIMSPEED · 05-11-2003, 04:57 PM

Hey Tyler, CarSound is the best for the money. It flows just as good as a Random Tech, and it's MUCH cheaper. Trust me Tyler, go to Quiet Masters on 9th in Modesto.

**swervin ervin** · 05-11-2003, 07:23 PM

I get a bad feeling when someone tells me, it's just as good, BUT, much cheaper. Believe me, if it's JUST as good, it won't be MUCH cheaper. Been there, done that.

gchemist · 05-11-2003, 10:00 PM

Mike is correct. The Catgo is fairly cheap. Due to a stuck throttle once and a back fire at the same time the cat didn't last over a month.

Hollowed it without trying.

Heck it makes the Flowmater sound even better!!

Once I redo my exhaust I'm replacing it with something better.

apstguy · 05-12-2003, 12:22 AM

Thanks for the replys. Anyone know about the dynaflows?

Tim - Is that the place that does exhaust for cheap? I need to have my entire system done now. Thanks for the info

05-11-2003, 12:28 AM	#1
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Aftermarket Cats There aren't a whole lot of "performance" cats out there, but what has your experience been with them? This question is mostly aimed at Mike, but more than one opinion is better. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

05-11-2003, 12:47 AM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Catgo is a cheap and nice replacement. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

05-11-2003, 08:30 AM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I run a Random Technology Super High Flow cat. According to what I've read about cats, it's supposed to be the highest flowing cat made. Mine is 3" in/out. But, be prepared for sticker shock. I paid over $200.00 for mine. Of course this goes back to my old saying, "you get what you pay for". Everyone keeps bringing up the Catgo cats when a question like this is asked. First thing they say, as gchemist did, they are cheap. I prefer not to cheap out on stuff like this myself. Cheap doesn't mean it's the best, you know? Just means it's cheap, as in cheap made. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

05-11-2003, 04:57 PM	#4
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Hey Tyler, CarSound is the best for the money. It flows just as good as a Random Tech, and it's MUCH cheaper. Trust me Tyler, go to Quiet Masters on 9th in Modesto. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-11-2003, 07:23 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I get a bad feeling when someone tells me, it's just as good, BUT, much cheaper. Believe me, if it's JUST as good, it won't be MUCH cheaper. Been there, done that. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

05-11-2003, 10:00 PM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Mike is correct. The Catgo is fairly cheap. Due to a stuck throttle once and a back fire at the same time the cat didn't last over a month. Hollowed it without trying. Heck it makes the Flowmater sound even better!! Once I redo my exhaust I'm replacing it with something better. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

05-12-2003, 12:22 AM	#7
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Thanks for the replys. Anyone know about the dynaflows? Tim - Is that the place that does exhaust for cheap? I need to have my entire system done now. Thanks for the info __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32



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