Solo high flow cats, are they worth it? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

cajun2010 · 05-31-2011, 12:37 PM

I see the high flow cats are pretty expensive, more than my exhaust!
Are they worth the money and do you get the best bang for your buck with these?

gahammerle · 05-31-2011, 12:47 PM

I have had them for about 13,000 miles now. I don't have any dyno time or track time to give before and after numbers. I would guess they only help slightly. They did make the exhaust a little deeper.

I was CEL-free for the first 10,000 or so, but I am getting one to pop frequently now (cat-inefficiency). I'm guessing from carbon build-up. It seems like every 2 or 3 days I get a code now. If it keeps this up, I think I will just get some OBX LTs.

RiCorvette · 05-31-2011, 12:57 PM

The anecdotal Butt-Dyno says yes.
I've had my Solos on for 4K miles and no codes yet, but I do get deCel burbles
when I downshift (LS3 - 6M)
I did keep the OEs just in case I need/want to switch back, though.

OOLIE · 05-31-2011, 01:10 PM

Personally if you want the extra power I would go with the BBK LT's they come with the high flow cats or OBX LT's much cheaper and you delete the cats. Of course this really depends on your emmission laws. In FL no testing. I don't know if you will get much in gains with just high flow cats and stock manifold. Of course I could be wrong. I am catless.

burtial · 05-31-2011, 01:20 PM

What he said about the BBK's. I have the Solo exhaust with the BBK's and I like it. Butt dyno says there was an increase, but not as much as what some claim. I just dont think most can tell a 5-10% increase in power. I would have picked up the Solo cats, but they were just too expensive.

cajun2010 · 05-31-2011, 03:47 PM

i already have the doug thorley shorties too

OOLIE · 05-31-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajun2010

i already have the doug thorley shorties too

Oh wasn't in your sig. Well then it may be good, but can't answer as to whether it is worth the money. Sorry

cajun2010 · 06-01-2011, 06:18 AM

yeah i just got the headers, its there now!

Juiced1 · 06-03-2011, 05:57 PM

The Solo cats really seem to work well with shorty headers. If you have these awesome flowing headers and then these factory cats clogging everything up after that..... They make sense with that combo. If its the price holding you up you need to see us for a Camaro5 discount. Makes things a little more affordable.

C5_medic11 · 06-03-2011, 06:29 PM

I've been debating these solo cats as well. Juiced1 I'm interested in this camaro5 discount you speak of!

Toyaholic · 06-12-2011, 08:50 AM

Anybody experience codes with Solo cats and DT shorties? I'm thinking of adding an X-pipe, too.

OOLIE · 06-12-2011, 11:14 AM

I havn't read of anyone having a problem I don't think.

05-31-2011, 12:37 PM	#1
cajun2010 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Youngsville, LA Posts: 923	Solo high flow cats, are they worth it? I see the high flow cats are pretty expensive, more than my exhaust! Are they worth the money and do you get the best bang for your buck with these? __________________ 2010 1LT/RS Eibachs, Doug Thorleys, Flowmasters, Stillen, hmm a few other things...

05-31-2011, 12:47 PM	#2
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,672	I have had them for about 13,000 miles now. I don't have any dyno time or track time to give before and after numbers. I would guess they only help slightly. They did make the exhaust a little deeper. I was CEL-free for the first 10,000 or so, but I am getting one to pop frequently now (cat-inefficiency). I'm guessing from carbon build-up. It seems like every 2 or 3 days I get a code now. If it keeps this up, I think I will just get some OBX LTs. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

05-31-2011, 01:10 PM	#4
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,643	Personally if you want the extra power I would go with the BBK LT's they come with the high flow cats or OBX LT's much cheaper and you delete the cats. Of course this really depends on your emmission laws. In FL no testing. I don't know if you will get much in gains with just high flow cats and stock manifold. Of course I could be wrong. I am catless. __________________

05-31-2011, 01:20 PM	#5
burtial Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 96	What he said about the BBK's. I have the Solo exhaust with the BBK's and I like it. Butt dyno says there was an increase, but not as much as what some claim. I just dont think most can tell a 5-10% increase in power. I would have picked up the Solo cats, but they were just too expensive. __________________ K&N Aircharger, BBK longtube ceramic headers w/high flow cats, Solo Mach X-LLT Catback exhaust, Street Scene body kit and Trifecta tune.

05-31-2011, 03:47 PM	#6
cajun2010 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Youngsville, LA Posts: 923	i already have the doug thorley shorties too __________________ 2010 1LT/RS Eibachs, Doug Thorleys, Flowmasters, Stillen, hmm a few other things...

05-31-2011, 12:57 PM	#3
RiCorvette Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 863	The anecdotal Butt-Dyno says yes. I've had my Solos on for 4K miles and no codes yet, but I do get deCel burbles when I downshift (LS3 - 6M) I did keep the OEs just in case I need/want to switch back, though.

06-01-2011, 06:18 AM	#8
cajun2010 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Youngsville, LA Posts: 923	yeah i just got the headers, its there now! __________________ 2010 1LT/RS Eibachs, Doug Thorleys, Flowmasters, Stillen, hmm a few other things...

06-03-2011, 05:57 PM	#9
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	The Solo cats really seem to work well with shorty headers. If you have these awesome flowing headers and then these factory cats clogging everything up after that..... They make sense with that combo. If its the price holding you up you need to see us for a Camaro5 discount. Makes things a little more affordable.

06-03-2011, 06:29 PM	#10
C5_medic11 Drives: 2011 SIM LS Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 51 View My Garage	I've been debating these solo cats as well. Juiced1 I'm interested in this camaro5 discount you speak of!

06-12-2011, 08:50 AM	#11
Toyaholic It's a sickness! Drives: '69 442 Vert Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,319	Anybody experience codes with Solo cats and DT shorties? I'm thinking of adding an X-pipe, too. __________________

06-12-2011, 11:14 AM	#12
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,643	I havn't read of anyone having a problem I don't think. __________________

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