Preferably direct fit. Im not opposed to universal but I just do not know what type of work is involved in the universal application

 

The universal cat is just the cat. It doesn't have the y-pipe. You just cut the cat off and weld the new one in. It costs about $90 at pep boys

 

Yea that's what I figured. Now do the direct fit includes the y-pipe?

 

That's what it looks like on the magnaflow website.

 

Where are you located? Hi flow cats are illegal in cali fiy.

 

I'm in VA. I'm sure they pass in VA. Does welding it on affect the performance of the exhaust? I'm sure my questions sound stupid and I know he answers to most of them I just want to make sure I get it right.

 

Welding shouldn't hurt anything. If you go to any mechanic and have tge cat replaced they would just cut it off and weld in a new one. That's what they did one my first car

 

Since you have pace setter headers they should have the y pipe Already. So install the headers and drive to your local muffler shop and get them to weld in the cat for you. Or if you have a buddy with a tig welder have him do it for a few beers.

 

Yea I checked my headers and forgot that it came with a y-pipe. I guess that right there makes my decision a little easier