best cat back sys

**01ls1ws6** · 10-22-2006, 12:12 PM

i have an 01 trans am and i am thinking bout putting a cat back on it. what is the best cat back for the money and if any what would the hp gains be.

**Kyle C** · 10-22-2006, 03:19 PM

My vote is for the Hooker catback. Dyno results in the sig.

**jerry trans am** · 10-22-2006, 03:22 PM

Loud Mouth .

**tbaum** · 10-22-2006, 04:03 PM

I gotta go with Hooker as well. I have a complete Hooker setup. They are some of the oldest in the biz. Great sound but not overpowering. I used to run a cutout full time but with the new job I am constantlyh on the interstate and could never hear my cell ring. Everyone has their preferences but "I Love My Hooker"

**01ls1ws6** · 10-25-2006, 08:07 PM

how loud exactly is the loud mouth sys and whats the diff. between the original loud mouth and the loud mouth 2

**Zboner** · 10-25-2006, 08:08 PM

borla

**01ls1ws6** · 10-25-2006, 08:19 PM

i like the sound of borla but is it really worth the money

**anniversary30** · 10-26-2006, 02:07 PM

I have a borla but it was on the car when I bought it.After putting on the Y pipe and long tubes it sounds great.That plus the dyno tune got me 345 to the wheels.

**mrr23** · 10-27-2006, 03:10 PM

i run the bassani tru-duals on both cars.

**Thorazine Shuffle** · 10-27-2006, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by mrr23

i run the bassani tru-duals on both cars.

Do you have a pic of your duals???

**zero_proto** · 10-27-2006, 03:32 PM

i like my borla. I love the sound.

**edbird** · 10-27-2006, 04:51 PM

Man,don't get a Hooker! It ruined my gas milage!
The sound is so enjoyable and amazing, every time I get in the car all I want to do is WOT!!!LOL If you don't get on it, it sounds like stock and is not objectionable .I don't think you can beat the system for the money!

**Mr. Luos** · 10-27-2006, 04:57 PM

I swear by Magnaflow. Great quieter tone at idle, then mean when WOT.
And it is as good as any performance wise.

Stay away from the SLP Loudmouth if you plan on upgrading down the road.
I made the mistake myself years ago.
Sounded good until I modded the exhaust further.
Plus, SLP has terrible customer service.

Good luck!!

**Stricken1** · 10-28-2006, 03:44 PM

Loudmouth 2 with ORY and get rid of the cats and get o2 sims. Trust me on this one it sounds badass!!!

**mrr23** · 10-28-2006, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Thorazine Shuffle

Do you have a pic of your duals???

black car
http://www.stealthram.com/2000pontiacformula.html

white car
http://www.stealthram.com/1999pontiacformula.html

**98LSGUN** · 10-28-2006, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by 01ls1ws6

how loud exactly is the loud mouth sys and whats the diff. between the original loud mouth and the loud mouth 2

My vote is L/M. The don't call it loud for nothing, there is a drone at 2k rpm but there's nothing like it at WOT. I get more compliments from just the sound of my car than anything else...

**01ls1ws6** · 10-28-2006, 04:24 PM

what else do u have done to your car 98lsgun

**rajiv1998** · 10-28-2006, 06:01 PM

the loud mouth is pretty loud. When i told people i dont have headers, they didnt believe me until they looked underneath my car.

**feet739** · 10-29-2006, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by 01ls1ws6

i have an 01 trans am and i am thinking bout putting a cat back on it. what is the best cat back for the money and if any what would the hp gains be.

I also have Borla and it sounds great and not overly loud.

**Armor** · 10-29-2006, 07:33 PM

Not sure on the LS1, but I have an SLP Loudmouth on my '97 LT1 T/A...I love it...noticeable performance gain, sounds great...not as "loud" as you may expect, at normal driving RPM's and on the highway, just a nice rumble, can easily have a conversation in the car...but at WOT, it screams....LOL

Armor