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Old 01-14-2010 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by michaeldantep
can you tell by looking at the AWE cats that they are different? Meaning, would it be entirely obvious to a mechanic they were not the Porsche cats?

They should be able to tell the difference. The stock cats are HUGE vs. the AWE cats.
 
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Oh yes they are. Take a look at the AWE Cats on their website, then look under your car. Quite obvious difference visually.

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can you tell by looking at the AWE cats that they are different? Meaning, would it be entirely obvious to a mechanic they were not the Porsche cats?
 
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Originally Posted by michaeldantep
can you tell by looking at the AWE cats that they are different? Meaning, would it be entirely obvious to a mechanic they were not the Porsche cats?
Here is a pic of stock vs AWE:
 
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Old 01-16-2010 | 05:47 PM
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Here is a pic of stock vs AWE:
, I would say there is an obvious difference. Thank you!
 
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Old 02-10-2010 | 10:36 PM
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Here is a pic of stock vs AWE:
Is it just a visual thing or is the tube going into and out from the CAT barrel seem smaller on the AWE?
 
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Originally Posted by michaeldantep
Is it just a visual thing or is the tube going into and out from the CAT barrel seem smaller on the AWE?
The AWE is the one on top. I think the AWE tubes are slightly larger diameter than stock.
 
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Originally Posted by ntlgnt1
The AWE is the one on top. I think the AWE tubes are slightly larger diameter than stock.
I just ordered them, so I guess I will see soon! Thanks.
 
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Originally Posted by michaeldantep
I just ordered them, so I guess I will see soon! Thanks.
AWEsome, did you order the AWE headers as well?
 
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not yet, but I probably will. I want to see how much louder it is with just the CATs first.
 
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Old 02-10-2010 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by michaeldantep
not yet, but I probably will. I want to see how much louder it is with just the CATs first.
The headers will not make your car sound louder, it just changes the tone
 
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Old 02-10-2010 | 11:27 PM
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Ok, I was lying. I don't have the cash yet really!
 
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Old 02-10-2010 | 11:29 PM
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Ok, I was lying. I don't have the cash yet really!
Don't worry, just make sure you do it right the first time so you don't re-do it again

I first added X51 Headers to my PSE. And then I purchased AWE Cats & Mufflers, now I am upgrading my X51 Headers to AWE Headers.

There's $900 that went down the toilet!
 
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Old 02-10-2010 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sin911
Don't worry, just make sure you do it right the first time so you don't re-do it again

I first added X51 Headers to my PSE. And then I purchased AWE Cats & Mufflers, now I am upgrading my X51 Headers to AWE Headers.

There's $900 that went down the toilet!
Thank you for the input. I think I'm going to go with AWE headers. I don't know about changing out the mufflers yet b/c I like my PSE button.
 
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Old 02-10-2010 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by michaeldantep
Thank you for the input. I think I'm going to go with AWE headers. I don't know about changing out the mufflers yet b/c I like my PSE button.
I loved the sound of my OEM set up. But I wanted to switch to lighter exhaust set up

I saved 18 lbs. just by switching to AWE Mufflers
 
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There's $900 that went down the toilet!
Not really, you can always sell the X51s here on 6speed.

Any particular reason for the switch to the AWE headers?
 
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