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Old Aug 28, 2007, 07:16 PM
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do race high flow cats still smell?

i have a regular high flow cat on my car because i hate the smell of the testpipe. but now that there are these race high flow cats i would like to upgrade for power.

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i was wondering if these still smell?

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i dont smell nuthin
Old Aug 28, 2007, 07:21 PM
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no they do not smell. but they DO smell during 'breakin' , kinda like rotten eggs.
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what would be the power difference between a test pipe and a high flow cat like that one?

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like 5whp-ish
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Are all highflow cats created equaly? or should I avoid a particular Brand?
Im interested in the new Cobb TBE.

Thanks Richard
Old Aug 28, 2007, 07:36 PM
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whats the difference between regular high flow and "race" high flow?

who makes race high flow cats?
Old Aug 28, 2007, 07:39 PM
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I have the Perrin HFC pictured above.....no smell at all. Good choice for a HFC.
Old Aug 28, 2007, 09:01 PM
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Randomtech high flow cat. The EVO model is rated at 607cfm...





they dont smell at all!
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my ultimate racing 3 inch high flow cat doesnt smell
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Everytime time I push my car REAL HARD I get the rotten egg smell.
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Originally Posted by IXToes
Everytime time I push my car REAL HARD I get the rotten egg smell.
which high flow cat do you have?

im trying to decide between randomtech and perrin
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Originally Posted by alby988
which high flow cat do you have?

im trying to decide between randomtech and perrin
cant go wrong with either. 2 of the best on the market
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im not a fan of a high flow cat unless you have a qtp style downpipe.
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My Sard HFC doesn't smell either....


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