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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 05:34 PM
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Catback Best for the $$$$

What catback would you say is the best for the money?
Old Jan 5, 2004 | 06:02 PM
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HKS hi power. it's great.
Old Jan 5, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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Performance-wise, either Blitz Nur-Spec (highest horsepower gain but ungodly loudness) or HKS Hi-Power (max torque gain over a wide rev range). They are also noteworthy for their build quality and IMHO their beautiful sound.
Old Jan 5, 2004 | 06:30 PM
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If i could choose, i would still go for the borla hush system. Im tired of big 'ol canisters that angle outward. Thats why i changed mine. i used to have the blitz. too loud. I think im getting old plus the borla doesnt draw attention to cops. theres a post about the dyno gains from the borla it was quite impressive for a cat back.
Old Jan 5, 2004 | 06:32 PM
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found it:

https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...ght=borla+dyno
Old Jan 7, 2004 | 08:41 AM
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Since you said "for the money" i got the bosal catback for around 350 from j-spec tuning, iirc.
Old Jan 7, 2004 | 11:09 AM
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Originally posted by ScoobyStas
Since you said "for the money" i got the bosal catback for around 350 from j-spec tuning, iirc.
might as well get a better quality exhaust over the bosal and get the borla hush like myself.

I have a love for the dual tips. If i had the $$ i would have gotten a perrin catback.
Old Jan 7, 2004 | 11:57 AM
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why do you feel that the bosal quiality is sub par?
My only gripe would be that the midpipe that connects to the dp and axel back is not stainless steel. The axel back is stainless steel.
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why do you feel that the bosal quiality is sub par?
My only gripe would be that the midpipe that connects to the dp and axel back is not stainless steel. The axel back is stainless steel.
because of the fact you mentioned ^^^ and the welds aren't the best compared to other companies like perrin etc. you get what you pay for is the bottom line
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i would chech out the new helix cat-back it is around 550 and helix stuff is always good quality....
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Re: Catback Best for the $$$$

Originally posted by WickedWRX
What catback would you say is the best for the money?

to be honest you need to be a tad bit more specific. Do yo want a loud exhaust, dual tip, single tip, 2.5", 3". Narrow it down a bit with the 'search' feature and then post a poll on your top 4 picks

eric
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custom, with muffler of your choice
3 in from the d pipe bakc was 80$
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 04:31 AM
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When i started this thread i just wanted to see what the best catback over all is. To change it alittle what is the best one that has a 3.5" or smaller tip and doesnt come out on an angle?



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