CTI SS Header and cat back installed full 3"
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: 07-06-04
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 2
From: Spaceball 1 or better known as CT
Originally Posted by turboeco
Well I really don't want to get rid of my 2.5" Thermal R&D, but don't you think I should be going 3"? I'll be running 2.5" pulley, 60#ers, I/H/E, steigmier ported blower.
I know the 2.5" vs. 3" is debatable, what do you guys think? I just hate to go 3" collector and downpipe, then bottleneck it to 2.5" at the catback. Seems like it'd be better to keep it a full 3" thru.
I know the 2.5" vs. 3" is debatable, what do you guys think? I just hate to go 3" collector and downpipe, then bottleneck it to 2.5" at the catback. Seems like it'd be better to keep it a full 3" thru.
sell the thermal and get the full head back from *****
then you have a 3" all the way!
and it sounds nice! fits great and looks great!
Another question. I want all bolt in for ease of installation. I was looking at CTI and JBP. On JBP website they say that some welding is required.
Does anyone know which is better, CTI or JBP. I will consider welding the JBP if it is better.
Thx
Does anyone know which is better, CTI or JBP. I will consider welding the JBP if it is better.
Thx
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: 07-06-04
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 2
From: Spaceball 1 or better known as CT
Originally Posted by unkillsam
Another question. I want all bolt in for ease of installation. I was looking at CTI and JBP. On JBP website they say that some welding is required.
Does anyone know which is better, CTI or JBP. I will consider welding the JBP if it is better.
Thx
Does anyone know which is better, CTI or JBP. I will consider welding the JBP if it is better.
Thx
Originally Posted by SS_SC_Cobalt
Personally I like the CTI, it is a much nice piece with the compelte header and downpipe with the hi flow cat, $600 for JBP and you get no downpipe is steep!
Anyone else have some Input??
Originally Posted by SS_SC_Cobalt
Personally I like the CTI, it is a much nice piece with the compelte header and downpipe with the hi flow cat, $600 for JBP and you get no downpipe is steep!
In the picture, the header looks coated. Di you have it coated, or does it come that way? Thanks
Originally Posted by Bad06SS
In the picture, the header looks coated. Di you have it coated, or does it come that way? Thanks
I can answer for pete, he had it coated.
I'd recommend JetHot, if you want it done. Great service, product, and fast turnaround time.
I had all my ecotec turbo charge pipes coated, looked and worked great!
Originally Posted by turboeco
I can answer for pete, he had it coated.
I'd recommend JetHot, if you want it done. Great service, product, and fast turnaround time.
I had all my ecotec turbo charge pipes coated, looked and worked great!
I'd recommend JetHot, if you want it done. Great service, product, and fast turnaround time.
I had all my ecotec turbo charge pipes coated, looked and worked great!
Damn it! That's one of the reasons why I picked out and ordered the CTI, I thought it came coated. Already shipping, so I guess I have more phone calls to make and the grand total will increase some more
Originally Posted by mken
Damn it! That's one of the reasons why I picked out and ordered the CTI, I thought it came coated. Already shipping, so I guess I have more phone calls to make and the grand total will increase some more 
I forget what they charged me, I think it was like $75-100 for my log turbo manifold. I'd say between $100-$150 for that header. Give them a call, they are very pleasant and helpful.
I have coupons for $25 off, any order over $200. Let me know if someone could use one.
I have coupons for $25 off, any order over $200. Let me know if someone could use one.
Originally Posted by turboeco
I forget what they charged me, I think it was like $75-100 for my log turbo manifold. I'd say between $100-$150 for that header. Give them a call, they are very pleasant and helpful.
I have coupons for $25 off, any order over $200. Let me know if someone could use one.
I have coupons for $25 off, any order over $200. Let me know if someone could use one.
Originally Posted by SS_SC_Cobalt
there are 2 flanges a 3 bolt and a 2 bolt 5 bolts and you take the cat pipe out and put in a straight pipe 



Just look at each end of the down pipe, there are flanges on it, all bolt on. You would actually get a second dp without cat so you can just swap back and forth between the two. It'll add to the cost, but it would be worth it if you want emmissions legal for inspections or quieter exhaust for getting groceries, and then yank the pipe with cat off and swap for the plain pipe when you hit the track (or go cruising for action on the streets, if your like that).
Originally Posted by mken

Just look at each end of the down pipe, there are flanges on it, all bolt on. You would actually get a second dp without cat so you can just swap back and forth between the two. It'll add to the cost, but it would be worth it if you want emmissions legal for inspections or quieter exhaust for getting groceries, and then yank the pipe with cat off and swap for the plain pipe when you hit the track (or go cruising for action on the streets, if your like that).
Originally Posted by CobaltSS313
What you are showing me is a DP with a cat. I want on without a cat. Thats ******* gay. i dont want a DP that i have to bolt in and out, i know you have to have a cat to pass emissions, i dont care. Does CTI sell a DP from where ever the hell they make them wihtout a cat, no cutting, no replacing.
Yes. Just tell them you want your downpipe catless. I've already checked into this.


