bassani x pipe

[ac97gt]

i want to get one for my 97 GT... i just have a few questions.. i was going to get a stainless steel one with cats... but i have heard that even with the cat version it might not pass emissions? i have also heard that x-pipes wont pass emissions in general. whats with that? is that true? i didnt want to have to change pipes for emissions and stuff, but if the cat version isnt going to pass theres no way im paying $200 more or something for the cats, ill just get offroad. (ive also heard that bassani makes an awesome product but has awful customer service... i.e. someone called about faliling emissions with cat-back and bassani said they make no claims that it will pass, which im sure they dont, but why even have cats?....) can anyone confirm this either way? also i have looked all over the web and only seen them for $500 at almost every site except one is $469 or something, so since they are so close have you all worked with any sites that carry them that you would reccomend? or do you know of any sites that have them cheaper? thanks.