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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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ebay and google shopping.

Actually via google Theres one for $148 w/ free shipping from upscale automotive.

ZZP one is good too. But the people I know with the catless zzp ones have thrown cel's in MN. I like the megan racing one myself. If I go catless I'll get that one.
hey i just found that bookmark hidden among tons of other cobalt parts bookmarks i have LOL
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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The flex joint is where all the quality is. I'm not familiar with the BadMab construction, but I know the ZZP flex joint is proven. Go with ZZP!
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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I agree with Zoomer: they are both great products so you can't really go wrong either way. Ours’ are 100% 304 stainless, include new gaskets, and come with our lifetime warranty.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Sweetsandman
Removing one of the biggest factors in emission control and believing that a 45 degree angle or an extender on a sensor is going to permanently throw off a computer as advanced as these are is just silly.

If you're going to run catless without a tune to shut your rear O2 off, don't come on here posting a thread wondering why you threw a code. You may be safe for hundreds of miles, you may be safe for a trip down your street. This is not directed at you Northvibe, this is just a statement.
oh for sure. I wouldnt run catless without a tune.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Everybody is going to have very diff. opions on all 3 Dp's

I'm sure bad-mab is a very quality piece and I haven't heard anything bad from them.

I personally have ZZP's Dp and I absolutley love it. great fitment, quality is top notch

I'd go with ZZP's Dp all the way
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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I'm very happy with my ZZP Spun Metal Cat downpipe. We have super strict emissions up here in 5500ft level. So to me it's great. With all my stuff I have 310whp sure I'll get more from a catless, but ZZP hasn't done me wrong yet.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Can you use the stock gaskets? Or do you have to replace those as well?
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by cmcphi1195
Can you use the stock gaskets? Or do you have to replace those as well?
I used stock gaskets for my ZZP
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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I bought new gaskets, USAF tells me to never reuse anything tho....
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by vahdyx
I used stock gaskets for my ZZP
Yeah, I used stock gaskets with my ZZP when I had it. If the BadMab I have now didn't come with new ones...I would've used the stockers again.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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badmab hands down
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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I think I am going to go with zzp. They seem to have been in with the balts for a long time and they continue to find new things to do. Plus the flex looks more solid on the zzp. Will be ordering in about an hour.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Zooomer
I haven't heard anyone complain about bad-mab, nor ZZP. Both are good pieces. A lot of people run both.

I can say that ZZP's unit is built in America where we pay a high wage to an American worker and I'm proud of that. In a time when people are losing jobs to outsourcing and complaining abou the economy, ZZP is giving good jobs to hard working Americans building quality American parts. bad-mab is a part made in China. Not that it's bad, just depends on what you are comfortable supporting.

ZZP is developing the LNF market beyond any vendor here. It takes a lot of resources to do that. Every sale helps. EVerytime we get orders it's a chance for us to come out with more, faster. Our new bolt in turbo, forged blocks, dual injector setup, LNF cams, turbo upgrade kits, all our custom parts are only made possibly by people like you choosing ZZP when you have a choice. When your sig says "ZZP", you can be proud knowing you supported your own community, American worders, and the development that will allow us to take this platform to new levels...
That is exactly why I bought one off you guys. American made, Excellent material and build quality, fits just like the factory DP!

Get the ZZP! Period! I opted for the spun cat, no codes with Trifecta tune and it doesn't stink either.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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i bought a zzp catted dp....fit perfect, not too loud...very nice piece. i do throw a cat code every now and then but then goes out by it self in a day or two
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxPsi
i bought a zzp catted dp....fit perfect, not too loud...very nice piece. i do throw a cat code every now and then but then goes out by it self in a day or two
Can you relate how much louder than stock it is? Im excited to put it on
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 12:08 AM
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I have zzp catless. Very nice piece! love it!
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 12:11 AM
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Ive been with ZZP since I had my GTP. I have no problems spending my money with them because they return my money to the community with great products. A lot of these company's just build your basic intake and exhaust and keep the profits, instead of using the money for more R&D work for the platform they are making money off of. I invest in ZZP cuz they invest in our community.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 12:40 AM
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I have 3 inch zzp catless, with a right angle or fouler I have 60000 miles no 02 code. My crx catless set up obd1 same set up 110000 miles no 02 code. Lol evo 8 40000 miles no 02 code. The touge fouler aka a right angle 02 fouler works
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 12:55 AM
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zzp!!
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 01:40 AM
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Zzp ordered n on the way.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 01:43 AM
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a 3" pipe is a 3" pipe...

get the 02 extension bung... from whomever you get. I have had ZZP's for 20k miles now without any issues
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by M-Dub
a 3" pipe is a 3" pipe...

get the 02 extension bung... from whomever you get. I have had ZZP's for 20k miles now without any issues
the short and sweet of what I said lol
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