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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Need a 3" catback... and some help choosing which

So I'm pretty sure that I'm going to go with OTTP's new Stage 3 kit (TVS and other fun things) once the tax return comes in. Right now on my car I have the Vibrant header/downpipe with the GMPP Sport catback. But with the TVS I'm gonna have to step up to a 3" catback. The 2 that I'm going back and forth between now are the Hahn 3" ($580) and the CTI 3" ($450).

Just wanted to see what you guys thought, especially from people who have either of them.

And feel free to post some sound clips of either


Or can I get away with keeping the GMPP on there? I'm looking to run the TVS with a 2.9" pulley and 80's. Maybe meth down the road a little bit
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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I've ALWAYS used borla exhausts on 4cyl cars... simply the deepest tone and best stainless durability you'll come across. They eliminate more raspy noise out of race headers too. IMO of course

EDIT: Appears as though they don't make a 3" for the ss yet... Damn, I was hoping to buy one soon.
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 11:55 AM
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The gmpp is a Tad small, though I don't think you need a 3", that's just me, the Hahn just doesn't sound right on a SS/SC, I really like the cti stuff personally, good quality / sound, but I'd go with a good flowing 2.5" setup
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Go custom 3 inch and make sure the vibrant dp is 3inch BC I think its 2.75
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by roboticfister
I've ALWAYS used borla exhausts on 4cyl cars... simply the deepest tone and best stainless durability you'll come across. They eliminate more raspy noise out of race headers too. IMO of course

EDIT: Appears as though they don't make a 3" for the ss yet... Damn, I was hoping to buy one soon.
The GMPP one is essentially a Borla system.

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The gmpp is a Tad small, though I don't think you need a 3", that's just me, the Hahn just doesn't sound right on a SS/SC, I really like the cti stuff personally, good quality / sound, but I'd go with a good flowing 2.5" setup
That was my other thought. I just gotta find one I really like. I'm very picky with this stuff haha

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Go custom 3 inch and make sure the vibrant dp is 3inch BC I think its 2.75
Still trying to find confirmation of that. I know the primaries are 1.75" and the outlet is 2.5"

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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Billig ss/sc
The GMPP one is essentially a Borla system.



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That's probably the same one they list on the borla site then... if you like it, maybe go for a custom 3" stainless system and weld in a 3" borla? Lots of options there of course.... I know my local shop could custom bend me a system out of 3" stainless for cheaper than canned units.
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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i have the hahn header, dp, and catback. i would never use anything else...
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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go with the Hahn Ross!! Im installing mine this weekend (snow permitting) if you want to hear it let me know
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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i think random tech makes a 2 3/4
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Black08SSTC
go with the Hahn Ross!! Im installing mine this weekend (snow permitting) if you want to hear it let me know
Yes sir!

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i think random tech makes a 2 3/4
I've never heard anything by them before. Got any clips?
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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I love my Hahn header back

You should have said when I met you I would have given you a real audio clip
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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^^Wanna give it to me!?!
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Same for my CTI/OTTP header back.

Details in vBGarage, video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19RT5DBU2po
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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ive had more exhausts then anybody on this site hands down lol, and i still think the hahn sounds terrible on the ss/sc, obviously doesnt sound terrible on the ss/tc though
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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^^What do you think sounds the best on the ss/sc?
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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I love my hahn catback matched with the vibrant header and catles dp. Its all sorts of win. Very quiet at cruise and extremely deep at WOT with no rasp at all. Its one of my favorite mods on the car
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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i love my corsa sport, its expensive but its well worth it
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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heres some of my full hahn kit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFEvYOQMrSQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYJWlrCYMl4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edrJ1DDjNy4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDiRF...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNDEB7f1aPY
http://www.facebook.com/tos.php?api_...=1227363877450


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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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Here is a video of mine. Camera is a bit close but you can kinda get the point. This was before i extended the tip just so you know im not still rollin around like that lol

Oh and ignore the 2nd part of the vid, it has nothing to do with my exhaust

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs5_MV37NyY
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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found another

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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Good stuff guys thanks
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Billig ss/sc
So I'm pretty sure that I'm going to go with OTTP's new Stage 3 kit (TVS and other fun things) once the tax return comes in. Right now on my car I have the Vibrant header/downpipe with the GMPP Sport catback. But with the TVS I'm gonna have to step up to a 3" catback. The 2 that I'm going back and forth between now are the Hahn 3" ($580) and the CTI 3" ($450).

Just wanted to see what you guys thought, especially from people who have either of them.

And feel free to post some sound clips of either


Or can I get away with keeping the GMPP on there? I'm looking to run the TVS with a 2.9" pulley and 80's. Maybe meth down the road a little bit
magnaflow will do nicely
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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click im looking for exhaust too
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Billig ss/sc
Yes sir!



I've never heard anything by them before. Got any clips?
no but i saw it in Tuner Performance Review mag i still have it, they did a build on a ss/sc and used the random tech exhst
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