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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Default Catalytic COnverter change

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So I have decided to change out my old sh*tty catalytic converter. This is something I would like to do myself without welding. Is this possible (ie: bolt on)

Also, I wonder what kind/brand of cat I should get (please note that I am in Canada)

Also, is there any other mod I should be performing while I am under the car that would be easier with the cat off.

I have rebuilt engines and transmissions galore but I have never done any exhaust work aside from brushing the rust off of an old 350 manifold so any help is appreciated.

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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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why not just go with a ZZP Catted Downpipe? 2.5", you'll see a nice gain there!
 
Old Nov 19, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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Now, I've been trying to find it on their website. I cannot see it. Could you please point me in the right direction?
 
Old Nov 19, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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WOW. I mean, I didn't expect it to be cheap but $270.08USD before taxes (because I am in Canada and cannot return the cat as well as the shipping costs of over $85 for the budget shipping). If only I lived south of the boarder I would save some bucks.

I don't want to sound cheap here but is there a Canadian distributor who offers this sort of stuff?
 
Old Nov 19, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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Might want to hit these guys up.
:: Overkill Motorsports ::
They are in Canada AND I noticed this on their site:
We are authorized ZZPerformance distributors
Here's info about my install of a ZZP downpipe and high flow cat:
'04 Monte Carlo SS - ZZP Downpipe
 
Old Nov 19, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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Thank you very much! My family might get presents for xmas this year after all! :P
 
Old Nov 19, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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haha sorry i wasn't here to answer questions, i didn't know intense distributed for ZZP, cool!
 
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Just have a new cat welded in and the u bend replaced while you're at it. The stock downpipe isn't any more restrictive then the manifolds going into it.
 
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Originally Posted by trewyn15
haha sorry i wasn't here to answer questions, i didn't know intense distributed for ZZP, cool!
Not Intense, OverKill. OverKill claims they distribute for ZZP.
 



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