Is the loudness more noticeable than the increase in power?.. In other words, I'm thinking of getting them but more for increased power, not so much the sound. I have Stillen exhaust and like how it sounds now. Would you advise as a benefit for increased power alone?

 

The power is noticable......but don't count on neck-breaking speed.

I did the Crawford Cats, because I saw it as one more piece of the puzzle.

Again, the power is noticable and the mod is WELL worth the money. The sound is noticable too, but it's not like we are talking about deafening sound here. It just makes your car sound a bit more aggressive......but nothing obnoxious.

Buying these cats are great if you plan on buying an aftermarket exhaust system and getting breathing mods too.

Right now, I only have a CAI and these Cats. I'm getting the exhaust system as money allows.

 

Anyone get a check engine light after installing the high flow cats?

I am thinking about this mod but don't want to have to deal with check engine light problems (been there done that on other cars)...

 

should't get a CEL if you disconnect the battery before removing the old cats. although don't take my word for it - i'm just guessing.

 

No check engine light here. Whoever installs it just needs to make sure that they are extremely careful with the O2 sensor.

Apart from that, everything should go smooth.

 

Are the Crawford cats street legal? Will they allow the vehicle to pass emmisions?

Hockeyplay95

 

yes and yes. in fact, i'm pretty sure you'll end up with a cleaner car after cats upgrade.

 

yes the car runs alot cooler
better for engine all that air is ckoke with stock cats

 

So no noticeable increase in tail-pipe odor? I'm not asking anyone to stick their nose in the tips while the car is running (unless you leave me your G in your Will first ). An increase in odor/fumes is usually apparent outside the car and even inside with the windows down while at a rest. Anyone notice any difference between the OEM and Crawford cats?

 

/me runs outside and sticks his head in the tail pipe. mmmmmmmmm yummy!!!

 

If you aren't the type to smell your finger after scratching your ***, then I'll take that as meaning the odor hasn't increased noticeably.

ALSO, when people talk about having to hammer/bend the heat shield for the driver-side cat to clear, are they only talking about the heat shield on the cat or is their an underbody heat shield that is the culprit?

 

has anyone tried the kinetix cats? someone told me that they are like $150 cheaper. are the crawfords that much better?

 

I got my cambers from them
and the custmer sevice sucks ,because had fitment problems....
doug from crawford is great, answers all your question on the phone..

 

indeed! of that's not the reason to buy their products, i don't know what is. i don't know of any other company, whose owner will just spend 10-15 minutes with you on the phone, explaining their products, answering questions, etc.

 

does anyone have a good hookup on the crawford cats in the LA area?