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    Hey guys! My cat recently got all messed up. I need to either replace it or remove it, so I've decided to look for a cat-less downpipe to replace my current dp.

    If anyone could give me a few pointers on what I should buy, I would really appreciate it! Also, would I need to do any PCM reprogramming with just a CAI and Downpipe replacement?

    Sorry for the amateur questions, but hopefully someone can help me out.

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    ZZP sells pretty nice units. hogan performance is also an option.

    you will need a PCM to delete/turn off the SES light that will be set from having no cat on the car.
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    Well I've had my "check-engine" light on every since my cat messed up, so I'm kind of used to it now lol
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    ZZPerformance - ZZP Downpipes #ZZ-GPDP

    I assume the 3" Aluminized bolt-in offroad is what I'm looking for? I have a 04 GTP with stock exhaust.
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    Quote Originally Posted by VejGTP View Post
    ZZPerformance - ZZP Downpipes #ZZ-GPDP

    I assume the 3" Aluminized bolt-in offroad is what I'm looking for? I have a 04 GTP with stock exhaust.
    I have the 3" Alum bolt in offroad from zzp and I am very pleased with it great quality good fitment...I deff recommend! With stock mufflers and resonator delete has a good throaty tone
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    Quote Originally Posted by wa04compg View Post
    I have the 3" Alum bolt in offroad from zzp and I am very pleased with it great quality good fitment...I deff recommend! With stock mufflers and resonator delete has a good throaty tone
    Does that pipe keep the rear o2 sensor?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Compg4me View Post
    Does that pipe keep the rear o2 sensor?
    If you request the bung when you order yes...I am running rear o2 sensor
    04 Comp G - XP Bolt ons....boring Slow...SOLD
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    This is also a great time to consider headers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mechguy View Post
    This is also a great time to consider headers.
    Yes if you are willing to install headers pay for nice ones or deal with cheapers headers is deff a option since most all of them come with a dp...I think at least
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    Hogan Performance

    Go to products and look at downpipes.
    1999 GTPHP Tuned, Ported SC/TB, 42#'s, SSAC's, ZZP Modded 1.9's/LS6 Springs/Manley's, TransGo Shift Kit, Poly Uppers, KYB GR2's/Springtech's. - 231k and traded it in. - Gone
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    Headers are nice, but wouldn't I need to get a reprogrammed PCM with headers to get the full performance from them? Or does that become more important when doing things like smaller pulley?

    I figured a downpipe would be an easier, less-hassle way to fix my cat problem. Since I wanted to get rid of it anyway.
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    there is a place downtown here that will ceramic coat whatever, would I get any gains from ceramic coating the downpipe?
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    No.
    Irridium spark plugs last 100k mi and work just as well as copper. Copper is a waste on N/A and only lasts 15k mi. Don't use Platinum.
    Use 195* tstat unless you can thoroughly explain why not; 99.9% don't need a lower temp.
    Almost any oil filter, ever, is of higher quality than ACDelco. Spend $6+.
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