Cutout, CAI, or 3" pipe. What would you do?
03-17-2003, 09:37 PM
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Cutout, CAI, or 3" pipe. What would you do?
I have an 80 series Flowmaster and a K&N air filter. I have my stock, rectangle tips coming off the Flowmaster. I was told I should get a 3" pipe from the cat to the muffler for better flow. What would you get for performance?
1) Cutout (if so, will I pass inspection in TX?)
2) K&N CAI (if so, it replaces the air filter right?)
3) 3" pipe from cat to muffler (if so, will it be louder?)
1) Cutout (if so, will I pass inspection in TX?)
2) K&N CAI (if so, it replaces the air filter right?)
3) 3" pipe from cat to muffler (if so, will it be louder?)
03-17-2003, 09:39 PM
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start with 1 & 2. I recently passed our IL inspection with the cut out closed. They didnt really give a 'visual' like theyre supposed to, but, from what I understand they cant really do anything if its closed. 
03-17-2003, 10:05 PM
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I live in Houston and I have a cutout. Passed inspection twice so far with no questions. Actually, with the cutout closed it is really hard to notice what it is.
I personally prefer the Moroso CAI over the K&N.
I also installed a 3" pipe, but the stock pipe is already almost 3". I couldnt tell any difference with this install...
I personally prefer the Moroso CAI over the K&N.
I also installed a 3" pipe, but the stock pipe is already almost 3". I couldnt tell any difference with this install...
03-17-2003, 10:17 PM
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So where in Houston can I buy the Moroso CAI, and where could I get a cutout done?
My email is tstewart9000@hotmail.com
My email is tstewart9000@hotmail.com
03-17-2003, 10:30 PM
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I too agree on the Moroso over the K&N. Looks better too. As for the cut-out, what can they say if it is closed? Also you live in Houston, there are over 1000 shops on the south side that wouldnt even think twice about it.
I gained 15 RWHP and 19 RWTQ going with a Flowmaster Y-Collector and 3" Exhaust pipe to the cut-out from the headers. If you dont have headers, you wont see much of a gian. Just stick with the 3" cut-out. I beleived I gained 20 RWHP and 21 RWTQ with the Moroso, 3 " Cut-out and Mezeire W.P.
Summit Racing 3" Cut-out $26.97 part number SUM-G4822
Moroso C.A.I. $189.95 part number MOR-65845
1-800-233-3030
$7.95 Handling Fee, and free shipping.
I gained 15 RWHP and 19 RWTQ going with a Flowmaster Y-Collector and 3" Exhaust pipe to the cut-out from the headers. If you dont have headers, you wont see much of a gian. Just stick with the 3" cut-out. I beleived I gained 20 RWHP and 21 RWTQ with the Moroso, 3 " Cut-out and Mezeire W.P.
Summit Racing 3" Cut-out $26.97 part number SUM-G4822
Moroso C.A.I. $189.95 part number MOR-65845
1-800-233-3030
$7.95 Handling Fee, and free shipping.
03-17-2003, 10:43 PM
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My goals are more HP and better flow. I think I will look into a CAI first. Then possibly a cutout.
Do tips make any difference in sound or performance, or simply looks? I still have the rectangles for the stock look.
Do tips make any difference in sound or performance, or simply looks? I still have the rectangles for the stock look.
03-17-2003, 10:46 PM
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My fav muffler shop in Houston is on 1960 and Kuykendayl (however the hell you spell it.) Called muffler something. Family owned and has been around for YEARS....nice guys also and wont screw you around...
Cant remember the name though....I think I ordered my parts from Summit Racing
Cant remember the name though....I think I ordered my parts from Summit Racing
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