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Dan@showstopper · 01-20-2011, 03:39 PM

I'm almost ready to place my order for LT headers. Looks like I'm going with 1 7/8" Stainless Works. I'm just torn between ordering cats or not. On one hand I like spending less money and making slightly more power. On the other hand I think the smell may get annoying. I will be running the stock cat-back for a while then stepping up to the aggressive SW cat-back. I think the cats will give me better (louder) sound with the stock CB but may be too much with the SW system. Opinions please.

jtzako · 01-20-2011, 03:53 PM

I have after market cats and even with those the smell is considerably stronger than with stock cats.. I cant imagine how bad it would be without cats at all.. However, mine is a DD.. if it was only a track car maybe it would be OK.

2010 2-Tone · 01-20-2011, 03:56 PM

I have the Kooks coated headers with Kooks cats and there is no smell and the car is NOT loud unless you bring the rpm up. That is perfect for me.

BlessedChef10 · 01-20-2011, 03:59 PM

any V6 high flow cats other than solo?($$$)

Dangeruss · 01-20-2011, 04:18 PM

I prefer dogs myself, but that's just me.

Kidding. I have Kooks headers, no cats, cam and a Borla ATAK exhaust. It's definitely loud, but I really like it. I thought at first that it would drive me crazy, but it hasn't so far. Mine's also a daily driver.

I need to get a good video of the sound, but here's one when the cats were still on. It got a little louder without them, but this will give you an idea.

Snake Slayer · 01-20-2011, 04:37 PM

No real gains by going catless you will save a few bucks but the smell is awful! Stainless Works appears to be using the Random technology cats which are some of the best.

c_LoW29 · 01-20-2011, 04:41 PM

I have three too much damn hair around the house!!!!!!

BlessedChef10 · 01-20-2011, 05:24 PM

FUNNY GUYS! LOL Seroiusly though Im trying to avoid spending 625 bucks if theres a comparable product out there for less.

kook · 01-20-2011, 05:43 PM

I have stainless works LTs into a Magnaflow street catback with no cats and mine isn't annoying loud at all even at wot. The smell isn't that bad either. I'd try it with out them and if you think you need them then buy them and put them on. They are easy to install if you decide to. Save your $625 for other things.

Dangeruss · 01-20-2011, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake Slayer

No real gains by going catless you will save a few bucks but the smell is awful! Stainless Works appears to be using the Random technology cats which are some of the best.

Are you kidding? I love that smell...pure octane!

SGOS252382 · 01-20-2011, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kook

I have stainless works LTs into a Magnaflow street catback with no cats and mine isn't annoying loud at all even at wot. The smell isn't that bad either. I'd try it with out them and if you think you need them then buy them and put them on. They are easy to install if you decide to. Save your $625 for other things.

Diddo

I'm currently running that same setup (Kooks long tubes, no cats, and Magnaflow Street). It sounds great without being obnoxiously loud, and I get very little smell.

I also have the high flow cats and run them from time to time. They reduce the noise level about 5-10% or so.

TBone · 01-20-2011, 06:04 PM

Turns on my Jedi mind tricks, "You don't wan't headers or high flow cats. You want to stay stock."

Reaally hope that works. See you Saturday Dan.

T.

Dan@showstopper · 01-20-2011, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBone

Turns on my Jedi mind tricks, "You don't wan't headers or high flow cats. You want to stay stock."

Reaally hope that works. See you Saturday Dan.

T.

Lol, see you Sat. Tim.

Thanks for the input everyone. Keep it coming!!

Kilo-9 · 01-20-2011, 07:31 PM

I didn't run cats on my previous 4th gen Camaro. The sound is phenomenal, but the smell of unburnt fuel is very annoying. Far too annoying to offset the minimal gain in power. I can't stand that smell...it clings to your clothes and lingers in the garage. From now on, unless it's an old-school muscle car, I'm running cats.

01-20-2011, 03:39 PM	#1
Dan@showstopper Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 499	Cats or no?? I'm almost ready to place my order for LT headers. Looks like I'm going with 1 7/8" Stainless Works. I'm just torn between ordering cats or not. On one hand I like spending less money and making slightly more power. On the other hand I think the smell may get annoying. I will be running the stock cat-back for a while then stepping up to the aggressive SW cat-back. I think the cats will give me better (louder) sound with the stock CB but may be too much with the SW system. Opinions please.

01-20-2011, 03:53 PM	#2
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	I have after market cats and even with those the smell is considerably stronger than with stock cats.. I cant imagine how bad it would be without cats at all.. However, mine is a DD.. if it was only a track car maybe it would be OK. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

01-20-2011, 03:59 PM	#4
BlessedChef10 BLESSEDCHEF10 Drives: 2010 2lt camaro rs Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: west hills,ca Posts: 696 View My Garage	any V6 high flow cats other than solo?($$$) __________________

01-20-2011, 05:24 PM	#8
BlessedChef10 BLESSEDCHEF10 Drives: 2010 2lt camaro rs Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: west hills,ca Posts: 696 View My Garage	FUNNY GUYS! LOL Seroiusly though Im trying to avoid spending 625 bucks if theres a comparable product out there for less. __________________

01-20-2011, 05:43 PM	#9
kook Drives: 2010 2SS Yellow Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 548 View My Garage	I have stainless works LTs into a Magnaflow street catback with no cats and mine isn't annoying loud at all even at wot. The smell isn't that bad either. I'd try it with out them and if you think you need them then buy them and put them on. They are easy to install if you decide to. Save your $625 for other things. __________________ Edelbrock E-Force Stainless Works Lts Roto Fab CAI Magnaflow Street Cat-Back DOD Delete Forgestar F-14's and Pedders XA + PKG Custom grind cam from Cincy Speed ADM dual fuel pump ADM AF/Boost gauges FTI 3200 convertor Hurst shifter Cincy Speed Build and Tune 540rwhp

01-20-2011, 03:56 PM	#3
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	I have the Kooks coated headers with Kooks cats and there is no smell and the car is NOT loud unless you bring the rpm up. That is perfect for me.

01-20-2011, 04:18 PM	#5
Dangeruss Bayoucitymusclecars.com Drives: Camaro LSX Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 4,413 View My Garage	I prefer dogs myself, but that's just me. Kidding. I have Kooks headers, no cats, cam and a Borla ATAK exhaust. It's definitely loud, but I really like it. I thought at first that it would drive me crazy, but it hasn't so far. Mine's also a daily driver. I need to get a good video of the sound, but here's one when the cats were still on. It got a little louder without them, but this will give you an idea.

01-20-2011, 04:37 PM	#6
Snake Slayer Drives: Awaiting 2014 C7 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 902	No real gains by going catless you will save a few bucks but the smell is awful! Stainless Works appears to be using the Random technology cats which are some of the best.

01-20-2011, 04:41 PM	#7
c_LoW29 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 2,412 View My Garage	I have three too much damn hair around the house!!!!!!

01-20-2011, 06:04 PM	#12
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	Turns on my Jedi mind tricks, "You don't wan't headers or high flow cats. You want to stay stock." Reaally hope that works. See you Saturday Dan. T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

01-20-2011, 07:31 PM	#14
Kilo-9 Dog Is My Copilot Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,394	I didn't run cats on my previous 4th gen Camaro. The sound is phenomenal, but the smell of unburnt fuel is very annoying. Far too annoying to offset the minimal gain in power. I can't stand that smell...it clings to your clothes and lingers in the garage. From now on, unless it's an old-school muscle car, I'm running cats. __________________

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