It is not noisy with gutted pre-cats!
It actually sounds better with the pre-cats gutted, and the main cat DOES keep things quieter. No resonator will result in lots of drone.
MSDS headers, open free flowing cat and a muffler in the stock resonator location will sound very good. THe power will also be worth it.
Former owner of '99 CSVT - Silver #222/2760
356/334 wHP/TQ at 10psi on pump gas!
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