Catless vs Catted Downpipe: Which One Should I Choose?

If you’re leaning towards catless, just be ready to potentially spend on tuning and other adjustments. The performance might be better, but it can also turn into a money pit!

Haha, right?! It’s like a real-life version of ‘choose your own adventure’—with fines and inspections as the scary endings! Better choose wisely.

I’m really leaning towards a catless downpipe for that raw sound. It significantly increases the volume and gives a more aggressive tone, which is what I love in my driving experience.

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The catless option does sound amazing! However, have you thought about how it might affect emissions? That’s a concern for many.

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Catless definitely wins if you’re looking for that loud, sporty sound. But I hear catted downpipes can still sound really good while being more compliant with emissions. It’s a tough choice!

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Exactly, and the tone can be really pleasant with a catted downpipe. It often has a deeper sound without being overwhelmingly loud.

I have a catted downpipe and love it. It still provides a good growl, but isn’t too obnoxious for daily driving. Balance is key for me.

That sounds like a solid choice for daily driving! It’s always nice to have that sweet spot between performance and comfort.

Has anyone compared the drone levels between both setups? I’ve read that catless might be a bit drone-heavy on the highway. Thoughts?

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Great point! I’ve noticed that my catless downpipe tends to drone more at certain RPMs, especially on long drives.

@lsuarez You mentioned loving that raw sound, but aren’t you worried about cops or inspections? Just something to consider!

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It’s a gamble, but hey, that’s half the fun of tuning, right? Just gotta be careful with where you drive.