So, my engine light is on.
Two subsequent tests show that the problem lies with my catalytic converters. I know these are expensive, so I'm thinking about getting new exhaust altogether. My dilemma is this:
1. Get long-tube headers, and take the cats out altogether--I'm in Alberta, so this is ok by definition of the law. Can I do this and have the headers just bolt-on to the rest of the system--just take the cats right out?
2. Get an X-pipe with cats to bolt on to current exhaust with the idea of builing on it later (on both ends). I guess that means down the road I'd get headers, and either a cat-back or axel-back system.
3. Get a complete bolt on system (headers, pipe, and muffler/tips). Some of the websites I'm reading say their systems aren't for hiways etc? Is this because there's no cats with the system, or it's a racing exhaust built specifically for the track?
What other options include the cats that I am missing?
I want to increase the power if I can, but I'd also like the sound to be a little more beligerent if possible.
So far, I've looked at Billy Boat, Magnaflow, Corsa, and Borla. Am I missing out on other options? Money is an obect, but I can do a couple grand to get started in the next while. I'd rather keep it to $1,000. I've built a fence and landscaped my house--not to mention I just bought the 'Vette.
I would have waited for the summer, but the current cats being shot are a cause for concern. I fear wrecking the engine because of potential back-pressure issues. The car has 87,xxx kilometers, so ther's a lot of life left if I treat her nicely!
Thanks for all your input--discuss!!
Two subsequent tests show that the problem lies with my catalytic converters. I know these are expensive, so I'm thinking about getting new exhaust altogether. My dilemma is this:
1. Get long-tube headers, and take the cats out altogether--I'm in Alberta, so this is ok by definition of the law. Can I do this and have the headers just bolt-on to the rest of the system--just take the cats right out?
2. Get an X-pipe with cats to bolt on to current exhaust with the idea of builing on it later (on both ends). I guess that means down the road I'd get headers, and either a cat-back or axel-back system.
3. Get a complete bolt on system (headers, pipe, and muffler/tips). Some of the websites I'm reading say their systems aren't for hiways etc? Is this because there's no cats with the system, or it's a racing exhaust built specifically for the track?
What other options include the cats that I am missing?
I want to increase the power if I can, but I'd also like the sound to be a little more beligerent if possible.
So far, I've looked at Billy Boat, Magnaflow, Corsa, and Borla. Am I missing out on other options? Money is an obect, but I can do a couple grand to get started in the next while. I'd rather keep it to $1,000. I've built a fence and landscaped my house--not to mention I just bought the 'Vette.
I would have waited for the summer, but the current cats being shot are a cause for concern. I fear wrecking the engine because of potential back-pressure issues. The car has 87,xxx kilometers, so ther's a lot of life left if I treat her nicely!
Thanks for all your input--discuss!!
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