Another Noob Question *ducks*

beach · 04-03-2002, 05:47 PM

What are cat or catbacks? I'm getting flowmasters soon, and I hear talk of these things. I planned on just getting new mufflers, but is this something i need to get?

jb31 · 04-03-2002, 06:23 PM

A catback system is a compleat system that goes from your H-pipe(where your catilic converters or cats are.) back. It includs high flow mufflers and larger exaust pipe. The bigger pipe gives better exaust flow then just haveing better mufflers so you should see a better sound and power improvment. On the preformence side it works (and sounds) best with a better H=pipe and headers. (of course then you are talking a whole new exaust system and that can get pricy.

Hammer · 04-03-2002, 06:25 PM

Catbacks are the entire exhaust system from just after the catalytic converters back to the exhaust tips. (These systems include mufflers)

I prefer these systems as opposed to just mufflers as you get better exhaust flow and its usually a strictly "bolt-on" affair...

beach · 04-03-2002, 06:51 PM

I see! Thanks to you both for your help. Sounds good, but I can only afford mufflers for now, but I understand now

Thanks again...

Sonics2042 · 04-06-2002, 02:51 PM

I would say save up for the cat-back...This is something you would regret having to replace later (and if you plan on doing more mods, you will have to replace later

).

Cat-back also includes a straight pipe (didn't see it mentioned).
            (cat-back system)
cats --> straight pipe --> muffler --> exhaust tips

Thanks,
DoranW

czstang1701 · 04-07-2002, 12:00 PM

I'm not too good at explaining these type of things (i would make a horrible teacher)..so if you would like to learn about the exhaust systems, get a firm grasp on how they work, check out this section of How Stuff Works, and read the catagories on "How a Catalytic Converter works." and "How Mufflers Work". They should help out

http://www.howstuffworks.com/category.htm?cat=EngSys

Hope it helps!

errr.. then again, looking over it, doesnt really help you out on what you need to buy.. oops

SLOW 97 · 04-11-2002, 09:06 AM

Don't get the mufflers alone. They have to be welded in which costs money and you'll be a the price of a cat back system by the time you have your mufflers welded in. The cat backs can be installed easily in your driveway in like 2 hours with basic hand tools.

Sonics2042 · 04-11-2002, 10:09 AM

I whole-heartedly concur!

Thansk,
DoranW

04-03-2002, 05:47 PM	#1
beach Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ft Walton Beach, Florida Posts: 65	Another Noob Question ducks What are cat or catbacks? I'm getting flowmasters soon, and I hear talk of these things. I planned on just getting new mufflers, but is this something i need to get?

04-03-2002, 06:25 PM	#3
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Catbacks are the entire exhaust system from just after the catalytic converters back to the exhaust tips. (These systems include mufflers) I prefer these systems as opposed to just mufflers as you get better exhaust flow and its usually a strictly "bolt-on" affair... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

04-03-2002, 06:51 PM	#4
beach Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ft Walton Beach, Florida Posts: 65	I see! Thanks to you both for your help. Sounds good, but I can only afford mufflers for now, but I understand now Thanks again... __________________ 2000 Mustang GT Automatic MAC Pro Chamber 2 Chamber Flowmasters K&N Air Filter Silencer Removed

04-06-2002, 02:51 PM	#5
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	I would say save up for the cat-back...This is something you would regret having to replace later (and if you plan on doing more mods, you will have to replace later ). Cat-back also includes a straight pipe (didn't see it mentioned).             (cat-back system) cats --> straight pipe --> muffler --> exhaust tips Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

04-07-2002, 12:00 PM	#6
czstang1701 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California, Tracy Posts: 71	I'm not too good at explaining these type of things (i would make a horrible teacher)..so if you would like to learn about the exhaust systems, get a firm grasp on how they work, check out this section of How Stuff Works, and read the catagories on "How a Catalytic Converter works." and "How Mufflers Work". They should help out http://www.howstuffworks.com/category.htm?cat=EngSys Hope it helps! errr.. then again, looking over it, doesnt really help you out on what you need to buy.. oops __________________ -2002 Mustang GT "True blue" -stock 5 speed. Brand new! w00 h00! :-D Last edited by czstang1701; 04-07-2002 at 12:08 PM..

04-03-2002, 06:23 PM	#2
jb31 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 20	A catback system is a compleat system that goes from your H-pipe(where your catilic converters or cats are.) back. It includs high flow mufflers and larger exaust pipe. The bigger pipe gives better exaust flow then just haveing better mufflers so you should see a better sound and power improvment. On the preformence side it works (and sounds) best with a better H=pipe and headers. (of course then you are talking a whole new exaust system and that can get pricy.

04-11-2002, 09:06 AM	#7
SLOW 97 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington Heights,IL Posts: 231	Don't get the mufflers alone. They have to be welded in which costs money and you'll be a the price of a cat back system by the time you have your mufflers welded in. The cat backs can be installed easily in your driveway in like 2 hours with basic hand tools. __________________ '97 Laser Red GT Coupe Stock 2V (Pulled Silencer) 4R70W Automatic Ripped off a BLISTERING 15.37@90MPH With a 2.21 60ft Just Installed- K&N Air Filter Coming Soon...... -4.10's -Flowmaster A/T or Magnapack Cat-Back

04-11-2002, 10:09 AM	#8
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	I whole-heartedly concur! Thansk, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

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