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  • Pacestetter and Magnaflow cat don't fit.

    Ok, I got a 3x3 cat, but it does'nt fit with my pacesetter headers. What do I need for it to connect?
    K&N FIPK, Pacesetter Headers, Carsound Highflow Cat, 3\" Magnaflow catback, 180 Thermostat, 8.5 MSD Wires, NGK Plugs, Chrome ZR1 Rims

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    Nobody know's? Could it be the weather? I have been driving it a little with open y pipe. Maybe it's from heating and cooling..?
    K&N FIPK, Pacesetter Headers, Carsound Highflow Cat, 3\" Magnaflow catback, 180 Thermostat, 8.5 MSD Wires, NGK Plugs, Chrome ZR1 Rims

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    • #3
      Could use a little more info, like what is the problem? "It doesn't fit" doesn't tell us the problem. ;)

      And you might have to wait more than 40 minutes for an answer.
      Matt
      1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
      Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by 98Camaro3.8:
        Could use a little more info, like what is the problem? "It doesn't fit" doesn't tell us the problem. ;)

        And you might have to wait more than 40 minutes for an answer.
        Sorry. The cat does'nt fit into the ypipe or vise versa. They are the same size. Hope that helps. I'm warming my car up now to see if there is expansion in the y.
        K&N FIPK, Pacesetter Headers, Carsound Highflow Cat, 3\" Magnaflow catback, 180 Thermostat, 8.5 MSD Wires, NGK Plugs, Chrome ZR1 Rims

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        • #5
          Either the y-pipe or the cat should have a section that is smaller than the rest so that it'll slip over. If not, you'll have to take it to to an exhaust shop to have them rig it up.
          Matt
          1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
          Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by 98Camaro3.8:
            Either the y-pipe or the cat should have a section that is smaller than the rest so that it'll slip over. If not, you'll have to take it to to an exhaust shop to have them rig it up.
            That's what I was afraid of. Is that a common problem? I tried some researching on it and nothing. I tried both sides of the cat to the ypipe and the same. Is there something like a reducer with the same sides?
            K&N FIPK, Pacesetter Headers, Carsound Highflow Cat, 3\" Magnaflow catback, 180 Thermostat, 8.5 MSD Wires, NGK Plugs, Chrome ZR1 Rims

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            • #7
              getting it welded on is better neways!! wont cost too much!!

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              • #8
                I called a shop and they said they could expand it for now. That's what I'll do. It's only about 10 duckets.
                K&N FIPK, Pacesetter Headers, Carsound Highflow Cat, 3\" Magnaflow catback, 180 Thermostat, 8.5 MSD Wires, NGK Plugs, Chrome ZR1 Rims

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                • #9
                  i ran into the same problem when i got mine. the seem to design it to fit over the factory y-pipe and the pacesetter y-pipe is designed to fit over the factory cat. doesnt work to well when used together but like mentioned above. getting it welded is a good idea anyways but i think if you tighten it down good enough, it should work for now if you get it expanded.
                  2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by BLLDOGG:
                    i ran into the same problem when i got mine. the seem to design it to fit over the factory y-pipe and the pacesetter y-pipe is designed to fit over the factory cat. doesnt work to well when used together but like mentioned above. getting it welded is a good idea anyways but i think if you tighten it down good enough, it should work for now if you get it expanded.
                    I got the ypipe expanded to fit over the cat, but I should of got the cat to fit over the y pipe. Now it leaks and there is no way to close it, but get it welded. Also the s pipe goes into the cat, but can't get the clamp to seal it. I called around and found a shop to weld everything for about $75.

                    It also sounds like a girly man. It's because of the two leaks.. right?

                    Or maybe I was driving around with an open ypipe. Man I wish it soumded like that.
                    K&N FIPK, Pacesetter Headers, Carsound Highflow Cat, 3\" Magnaflow catback, 180 Thermostat, 8.5 MSD Wires, NGK Plugs, Chrome ZR1 Rims

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