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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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I cut my muffler off at my cat and i hear stuff rattling around in there, i was curious if anyone had gutted the cat with no muffler (so Basically running open header, just wondering if anyone had a done this before with negative consequences or had any advice for me
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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I'm old school, but I'd say good bye to your valves.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by zman17
I'm old school, but I'd say good bye to your valves.


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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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If it is loudness you are looking for, there are a number of good loud mufflers out there. Sounds good and easier on your motor. When I put on my headers I ran it straight out of the headers for about 10 min then I put on the rest of my exhaust. I wouldn't continuously run without the rest of the exhaust though.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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It won't hurt anything, you'll just look like a mouth breather.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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i just dont have the cash for new exhaust right now and i want to make sure my cat isnt clogged its kinda down on power right now, i need to do the plentum plate too im just waiting for my tax return for these things i just wont be able to afford new exhaust for quite some time
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by zman17
I'm old school, but I'd say good bye to your valves.
i have been running with no muffler for like six months now, but the cat is still there
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Thornloe Pride
If it is loudness you are looking for, there are a number of good loud mufflers out there. Sounds good and easier on your motor. When I put on my headers I ran it straight out of the headers for about 10 min then I put on the rest of my exhaust. I wouldn't continuously run without the rest of the exhaust though.
i just cant afford a new muffler right now got to much other stuff i have to do to it im just tired of hearing the rattling around in the cat
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DodgeTh1s1
i just cant afford a new muffler right now got to much other stuff i have to do to it im just tired of hearing the rattling around in the cat
You can pick up a thrush turbo for less than $30. A thrush glasspack for less. I replaced my muffler in like 30 mins. Got a 2-1/2" in/out thrush turbo, one 2-1/2" x 4" extension and 3 clamps for less than $50.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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I used to have a thrush glass pack and I second that. Cheap, sounds good and easy to install.
 
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