Catback Exhaust vs. Exhaust System

DinoJ · 05-07-2009, 04:09 PM

What's the difference between just putting a stillen catback exhaust on, and a full exhaust system..? I know the exhaust system is more expensive and there are more pieces, but what are those pieces specifically and how does it affect your BHP gains etc..

eXo5 · 05-07-2009, 04:13 PM

That cat back exhaust from the cataletic converters in back.

A full exhaust typically starts at the headers, may delete the cat or leave a HFC and finishes the rest of the exhaust system.

One_Quick_Z · 05-07-2009, 04:14 PM

Depends....... Cat-Back means the System only includes the parts from the Cats to the muffler..... Some Exhaust systems include "Downpipes" or "Testpipes"

DAN

eXo5 · 05-07-2009, 04:18 PM

Your safest and most legal bet is just go with a Cat back or an axle back exhaust.... Theyre cheaper, less toublesome, will pass emissions usually and still gain some horse power. Some guys on here have also done HFC and headers and have seen improved HP but some torque loss. When the vehicle has a tune it might make up for that but at this point I am unsure if anyone has gone through with it yet.

05-07-2009, 04:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
DinoJ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 262	Catback Exhaust vs. Exhaust System What's the difference between just putting a stillen catback exhaust on, and a full exhaust system..? I know the exhaust system is more expensive and there are more pieces, but what are those pieces specifically and how does it affect your BHP gains etc..

05-07-2009, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
eXo5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: delaware Posts: 368 Drives: skateboard w/ NAWWWZ Rep Power: 672	That cat back exhaust from the cataletic converters in back. A full exhaust typically starts at the headers, may delete the cat or leave a HFC and finishes the rest of the exhaust system. __________________ Remember kids, NAWZ energy drink will not make your car go faster.

05-07-2009, 04:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Depends....... Cat-Back means the System only includes the parts from the Cats to the muffler..... Some Exhaust systems include "Downpipes" or "Testpipes" DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

05-07-2009, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
eXo5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: delaware Posts: 368 Drives: skateboard w/ NAWWWZ Rep Power: 672	Your safest and most legal bet is just go with a Cat back or an axle back exhaust.... Theyre cheaper, less toublesome, will pass emissions usually and still gain some horse power. Some guys on here have also done HFC and headers and have seen improved HP but some torque loss. When the vehicle has a tune it might make up for that but at this point I am unsure if anyone has gone through with it yet. __________________ Remember kids, NAWZ energy drink will not make your car go faster.

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