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Old 10-16-2010, 11:30 AM
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I'm thinking about replacing my Catalytic Converter to a high flow model. My first question is - I think I saw two flowing into one when I had my RPI installed, is that right? What's the difference in just removing the Cat vs installing a high flow model? Are there any chances of throwing off error messages? Power gains\loss? Noise gain? I'm pretty happy already with the sound of the RPI catback. Thanks in advance.
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Bump, someone once told me "BMW motors need the pressure of an OEM cat" idk how true that is b/c I have the same interests and questions as the OP
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a 3" cat is a waste of money unless you have a full 3" exhaust behind it and some headers in front of it.
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