Question over 'possibly' stuffed cats.

Ok, so back on topic fellas *grin* ...... I don't think I will run it with hollow cats, so I will be changing them ASAP, what I would like to gauge now is which brand and type of cats to look around for. I don't want to have to be doing this again in another 12 months, so I am thinking 200 cell MagnaFlow cats are the go; My basic understanding is that 100 cell are racing based for better flow etc but will not tolerate too much and have a shorter life span; The 200 cell will restrict the exhaust flow a little more (but I am led to believe not by too much - a couple of HP); I am also led to believe that the MagnaFlow are a metal core and built quite tough and will have a considerably longer life span (especially if I continue to experience some fuel issues in the future).

What are folks thoughts, 100 or 200 and which brand - preferences?

Thanks for all the comments to date.

Cheers

I had ebay bokka cats 2.5in 100 cell for about 3.5 yrs. They had some big knocks on speed bumps etc... shit welds one actually cracked in half and the other was rattling. Upgraded the headers from tri-ys to 4 into 1s and the guy I bought them off threw in some kenobi 3in 200 cell. They look about the same quality as the bokka ones but will do the job for a while. As mentioned they all seem to fail, if I had to buy again it would be the magnaflow 200 cell, (flat design) ones but will more than likely put a crow bar through them if they start rattling.

Like many people I've had Ballistics in for almost 5 years now (70,000km approx) with no problems at all, even after hitting the odd speed bump or three.

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Originally Posted by zorro

Take cats off, knock insides out & reinstall. No more worries of blocked cats.

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I agree. Bash em out and refit. Happy days !!