Power limitation with Bosal?

[redlightpete]

I need to get a cat back exhaust for my new 2.8 stroker, and am planning on getting another Bosal. Is this going to appreciably limit power vs. a 'performance' exhaust?
Also, in the pictures of the Bosal systems, they appear cheaper than the old one I had. The hanger looks like it is now made with a bent rod, and the rear tips aren't welded all the way around. Do these still fit perfectly, like the older versions? Thanks

[redlightpete]

Never mind that old vs. new Bosal question. My old exhaust I was comparing to is actually a BMW exhaust, so I'd be inclined to go with the Eberspacher vs. Bosal.
Same question with power, if anyone knows. Thanks

[808ETA]

What did you end up running? I need a new cat as well.

[Stanley Rockafella]

RA seems to have a few reasonable options
1988 BMW 325IS 2.5L L6 Catalytic Converter | RockAuto

[808ETA]

RA seems to have a few reasonable options
1988 BMW 325IS 2.5L L6 Catalytic Converter | RockAuto

Thank you for the link! My friend told me about RA and that's what piqued my interest however the few reviews that I found for them are not that good. I live in Hawaii so emissions or salt/rust isn't an issue. This is going to go with my Stromung Cat Back and 731 head on my ETA. I already have i exhaust manifolds. Someone locally has one that looks OEM but it has surface rust and an unknown history. I just emailed them to see what the difference is between the models.

[Stanley Rockafella]

Someone locally has one that looks OEM but it has surface rust and an unknown history. I just emailed them to see what the difference is between the models.

In that case you are almost better throwing your money down the toilet, as you'll be replacing it again in the near future.

[808ETA]

In that case you are almost better throwing your money down the toilet, as you'll be replacing it again in the near future.

Isn't that the whole purpose of having an e30? LOL

I think I will end up going with a new Bosal. Did you get a converter yet?

[Stanley Rockafella]

Isn't that the whole purpose of having an e30? LOL

I think I will end up going with a new Bosal. Did you get a converter yet?

hahaha! exactly!

not yet, but magnaflow has this one that'll work too....just came in stock
MagnaFlow E30 BMW Standard Grade Federal / EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter

[808ETA]

hahaha! exactly!

not yet, but magnaflow has this one that'll work too....just came in stock
MagnaFlow E30 BMW Standard Grade Federal / EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=magnaflow+23554&_sacat=0&_sop=15

Found a few places that sell it for $484 https://www.google.com/search?q=magn...w=1280&bih=630