Cat Delete- baffle or no baffle

[sandylolee]

I’m looking to buy one if the Baldwin’s also, did you install the baffle if so which combination did you use.

 

[blacklightning]

Since my last post on this thread, I have installed the cat bypass, and I did not use the baffle. It definitely has more throttle response and seems a little stronger. But in the lower RPM range (below 2500), it might have lost a little tq. It is a little louder than I want, but not bad. I think I will stick with it due to the fact that I want to get the ecu flashed in the future, and if I put the baffle in, it will probably not come out when I do that change. BTW, I have the stock muffler on my F3T.

 

[troop]

I’m looking to buy one if the Baldwin’s also, did you install the baffle if so which combination did you use.

I have a Baldwin cat delete that I bought at his shop last fall. He recommends baffle in/plug off for best results. Since I was on a ride to the Ozarks, I didn't take any chances and ran it with baffle in/plug on. It had a noticeably better/deeper tone and was just slightly louder than stock. When I got home, I took the plug off. A bit deeper yet and a bit louder. Fast forward 6K miles/10 months later ( 4 days ago), I took the baffle out. It is louder on accel and has a neat snap sound when shifting. I just got back today from a freeway ride, wearing an older 3/4 helmet. I did not find any annoying droning noise, which Baldwin says some don't like with the baffle out. I'm running it with the stock muffler, so I think that provides adequate back pressure compared to any aftermarket muffler. I'm gonna leave it this way for now and play it by ear .

 

[troop]

Played it by ear long enough. Baffle back in/plug still off. Keeping it this way..