I was just at a shop, and I'm debating between a high-flow cat and a test pipe. I know test pipes are illegal, but they are so dang sweet... I always thought they were around 10+hp gain, but the guy said 15+. Is he right, or just trying to sell the product?
Q1: What power can one expect with the basic SS test pipe?

I know they are illegal, and if you get stopped and smog tested, you are scrued. But what is the penalty? I'm sure it varies by state, but what is a common punishment/consequence?
Q2: What happens when you get busted on the street?
Q3: What are the odds of getting a random smog test?

I am not going to weld it, just bolt it... So when emission time comes, I will take it off and replace it with the catalytic converter again...

Opinions? Comments? Experiences? TIA...

 

My car felt quite noticeably better when I installed my testpipe. It is my only mod and everything else on the car is stock. Feels like I got at least 10hp from it....as to how much I actually got, I am not sure.

 

What brand did you end up buying? Thanks.

 

You're not going to get 15hps from a test pipe.

 

they will impound your car if you're caught without a cat (the cop will look under the car to verify). it's highly illegal and carries a big fine too.

 

[QUOTE=RazorV3,Oct 18 2004, 09:53 PM]they will impound your car if you're caught without a cat (the cop will look under the car to verify).

 

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