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Custom Cat Back Exhaust
#1
here are some pics of my new exhaust. Before someone says something like why not get an MBRP/Magnaflow? I was going to but I got this done for less than half of those 2. I got a carsound (magnaflow) catalyst, magnaflow muffler and 2.25" stainless tubing.

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and yes it is loud :( it was kinda a last minute thing, I am going to have a resonator put in when I install my rear bumper.
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MBRP................ check
SCT Xcal2 ........ check
VF mounts
Adj. Dampers ... check
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#2
Looks pretty good, but why the 2nd cat? or do you have/or plan to have a race header? .......... cuz you haven't heard loud yet if your still stock :lol:

Only part i really don't like is that they were too lazy to weld on a new flange and exhaust hangers
2002 pitch black ZX3
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#3
SL8RZZX3,Apr 17 2006, 04:58 PM Wrote:Looks pretty good, but why the 2nd cat? or do you have/or plan to have a race header? .......... cuz you haven't heard loud yet if your still stock  :lol:

Only part i really don't like is that they were too lazy to weld on a new flange and exhaust hangers
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no I do have a race header. He just put the cat in after the flex. He did put in new hangers? just not on the flex cause there is no point. It's easier to cut and reuse the exsisting flange off the flex. :)

It's loud but not anoying once you get up past 4500rpm it sounds mean especially in a tunnel. I'll try to get a sound clip.
***want to buy***
MBRP................ check
SCT Xcal2 ........ check
VF mounts
Adj. Dampers ... check
Meford's Mom.... sale pending
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#4
Wiked!!!

I like. Althougth a nicer tip would be good.
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#5
Looks pretty much like my old MBRP without the resonator.

Mind I ask how much they charged to do that work?

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#6
are you going to run an aftermarket flex? if so then the piece jsut before the new cat is gonna me a major restriction on ur system.
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'02 black ZX5 ****currently on jack stands my parents garage missing a transmission****
--FC/OBX 4-2-1 Race Header--FS Flex--MBRP catback exhaust--AEM CAI--Brembo Brakes with Hawk HPS pads--Toucan(ractive) 9mm Plug wires--FC Plug wire cover--Polished aluminum Ractive Strut Bar
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#7
magna flow systems are only 431 bucks...bolt right in, no welding. When you go for a new flex, you'll need to get rid of that flange and replace it anyways.
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hardk0re,Apr 17 2006, 05:43 PM Wrote:Looks pretty much like my old MBRP without the resonator.

Mind I ask how much they charged to do that work?
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$180 taxes in
***want to buy***
MBRP................ check
SCT Xcal2 ........ check
VF mounts
Adj. Dampers ... check
Meford's Mom.... sale pending
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ZX5focused,Apr 17 2006, 05:49 PM Wrote:are you going to run an aftermarket flex? if so then the piece jsut before the new cat is gonna me a major restriction on ur system.
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nope no need for another flex. I am not going FI or doing any serious engine mods to warrent it. But if I find a cheap 2.25" flex in good shape I'll put it in.


Oscar: that's just the pipe no tip :) this was all done last second literally so I didn't pick out a tip. I want to wait until I get my rear bumper on with the lower exhaust cut out to look for a tip that will fit and look nice.
***want to buy***
MBRP................ check
SCT Xcal2 ........ check
VF mounts
Adj. Dampers ... check
Meford's Mom.... sale pending
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#10
nass,Apr 17 2006, 04:03 PM Wrote:
hardk0re,Apr 17 2006, 05:43 PM Wrote:Looks pretty much like my old MBRP without the resonator.

Mind I ask how much they charged to do that work?
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$180 taxes in
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That cat alone is around $80 :huh: Lol...whereever you got it done they aint makin allot of money off you. Looks like you got a good deal...even if the front hanger wasn't replaced B)
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hardk0re,Apr 17 2006, 08:26 PM Wrote:
nass,Apr 17 2006, 04:03 PM Wrote:
hardk0re,Apr 17 2006, 05:43 PM Wrote:Looks pretty much like my old MBRP without the resonator.

Mind I ask how much they charged to do that work?
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$180 taxes in
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That cat alone is around $80 :huh: Lol...whereever you got it done they aint makin allot of money off you. Looks like you got a good deal...even if the front hanger wasn't replaced B)
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My gf used to work at a Midas, I got everything at cost + 20% and labour was the employee rate ( 30 something an hour ). The Cat cost me around 50, muffler around 40 the rest was the pipe, labour and tax. I pretty much fixed all the gremlins on the car while she was working there and I am sure if I go back when the manager isn't around I could sneek in a deal :)
***want to buy***
MBRP................ check
SCT Xcal2 ........ check
VF mounts
Adj. Dampers ... check
Meford's Mom.... sale pending
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#12
Does the Focus (ZX3) have a second cat after the flexpipe? Do aftermarket cat-backs eliminate the second cat, if it exists, and would that cause a failed Ontario e-test?
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#13
euro_metal,Apr 18 2006, 02:22 PM Wrote:Does the Focus (ZX3) have a second cat after the flexpipe? Do aftermarket cat-backs eliminate the second cat, if it exists, and would that cause a failed Ontario e-test?
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No, no, and no.
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