Cat question
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Instructor
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From: Oklahoma ok
Cat question
Hello,
Im really moving forward with the Idea of removing my cats, and hoking up the sensors. Iwas curious if my car will sound any different if I do this. I have magnaflow exhaust, and x pipe, short headers, im trying to get a little more aggresive sound.....Will removing the cats help me out? I wouls alsolike to know where tobuy the sensors, that lets your computer think the cats are still on.
Thanks to all who reply!
Im really moving forward with the Idea of removing my cats, and hoking up the sensors. Iwas curious if my car will sound any different if I do this. I have magnaflow exhaust, and x pipe, short headers, im trying to get a little more aggresive sound.....Will removing the cats help me out? I wouls alsolike to know where tobuy the sensors, that lets your computer think the cats are still on.
Thanks to all who reply!
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St. Jude Contributor '04
Re: Cat question (FUELISH2001)
Fuelish- removal of the cats will give you a louder, more aggressive sound if that is your goal. The smell is aggressive too! :D
We dont recommend removing the cats for obvious reasons.
We have heard the Magnaflows and they are quiet, maybe too quiet. A different exhaust would also be a solution, but at more expense.
We carry the 02 simms as well. Thanks!
Nate
We dont recommend removing the cats for obvious reasons.
We have heard the Magnaflows and they are quiet, maybe too quiet. A different exhaust would also be a solution, but at more expense.
We carry the 02 simms as well. Thanks!
Nate
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St. Jude Contributor '04
Re: Cat question (FUELISH2001)
We offer the simms for 119.00 per pair. The simms will not remedy the odor.
The odor comes from raw unburnt fuel. Removing the cats is not a worth while mod. Most guys do it for the hp, maybe 5-7hp. Still not worth it. These are our opinions only. Thanks!
Nate
The odor comes from raw unburnt fuel. Removing the cats is not a worth while mod. Most guys do it for the hp, maybe 5-7hp. Still not worth it. These are our opinions only. Thanks!
Nate
Drifting
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Re: Cat question (FUELISH2001)
Do it! You'll love it! The smell is nothing compared to my old, un-catted Rx7. With stock mufflers the loudness barely changes, but the tone does. Has the sound I would have expected from GM.
I believe a few people have dyno curves showing 15 hp on cars with only the typical airfilter mods.
I believe a few people have dyno curves showing 15 hp on cars with only the typical airfilter mods.
Pro
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Re: Cat question (Rx7Rob)
Try 20+ TQ down low... I gained minimal HP up top but the grunt down low is hard to beat considering the price. Check my sig to see a direct before and after dyno. No other mods but off road vs on road. Here is how I made my off-road setup.
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Re: Cat question (FUELISH2001)
I have a similar set up. B&b touring now called Rt 66. The car actually got quieter. The resonance at highway cruising speeds was totally eliminated. The smell is not bad at all. I get alot of compliments onthe sound. Still pops on decel to my surprise. Overall a great mod.
GReg
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