thanks guys for the help... one other question, what is the non fouler trick?

 

Check out this DIY of the non fouler trick.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...ving-cats.html

 

i agree, just get the magnaflow high flow cat, but dont go on summit and pay $200, theyre only $60-$70 on ebay here is the 2.5" and 3"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-5-2...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-Mag...Q5fAccessories

 

thanks.. yea i had seen them for that price on ebay a while back.. only hesitation is if i cut the old one off will the universal mount up to that Y-pipe set up.. looks like 3'' to me.. gonna have to measure it before i do anything

 

I had the cat gutted on my previous 97 360 ram, I think I lost power due to the hollow cat, I would at least have a pipe welded in there to ensure smooth exhaust flow. The man cut it open with a plasma cutter, removed the internals and welded it back to look stock. Made it a lot louder, just seemed to loose a little power.