gutting the cat

[95camaro3800]

I know its illegal, but around here we never have emissions.. so i was wondering, if i were to gut the cat on my 95 camaro (3.8 liter) would it be louder, sound deeper, or add any power?

[Vanquish]

Re: gutting the cat

It would sound louder when gunning it and deeper at idle. As for any hp gain I would say very minimal, unless you don't have a high flow cat on there right now. If you still have the stock cat. then yes, gutting it out will add a few hp upon completion. If you do have a high flow cat then gutting it out will not give you very much of a gain if any.

[jollymon]

Re: gutting the cat

I went from stock to straight pipe, highly recommended. loud and deep.

[95camaro3800]

Re: gutting the cat

what if i still have the stock muffler?? will it sound alright?? still louder??

[Vanquish]

Re: gutting the cat

You want loudness? Cut that baby off right before your cat. converter :naughty:

I'm just kidding, don't do that. But, it is a free option. :)

[Smoke Panther]

Re: gutting the cat

what if i still have the stock muffler?? will it sound alright?? still louder??

Any decrease in restriction will generally net an increase in volume