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Old 08-06-04, 09:47 AM
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Default Anybody swap their cat converter?

Just wondering if anyone has changed their cat convertor, for performance reasons, or for the sake of clearing the ground, on modest slopes with an installed suspension drop. My cat conv is scraping as I enter my garage as well as when riding over some freakin' nasty speed bumps. Any suggestions on makes or brands for inexpensive yet good quality catalytics?

Any help is appreciated.

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catco mackes a good cat i had one on my civic it was a little smaller then factory. you can get the universal unit for about 50 dollers
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My cat is gone and replaced with a straight through 3.5" RS*R downpipe. Adds about 20-30hp to a V300 engine.

Next on my list is to remove the last cat on the front pipe and replace it with a Tom's spirit or an I.MEC unit and then the exhaust will have a clean complete passage to the exhaust.
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With a straight pipe...although with the increase of HP, have your emissions changed as well? I am wondering if there are any negative effects.

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Originally posted by RefinedGS
With a straight pipe...although with the increase of HP, have your emissions changed as well? I am wondering if there are any negative effects.

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i was wondering myself

since i have tinted windows there is no way i pass inspection(know a guy who know a guy LOL)

so i dont have to worry about emissions

will this bring codes

also can you direct me to these exhaust pieces you talk about

i would love another 30hp

johnny
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Originally posted by T.L.W.
i was wondering myself

since i have tinted windows there is no way i pass inspection(know a guy who know a guy LOL)

so i dont have to worry about emissions

will this bring codes

also can you direct me to these exhaust pieces you talk about

i would love another 30hp

johnny

You woldnt get another 30hp unless you had FI. On your NA engine it would be more like 4-6 hp
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Originally posted by GammaLex
You woldnt get another 30hp unless you had FI. On your NA engine it would be more like 4-6 hp
hahaha guess i didnt read who was posting

thanks gamma
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Originally posted by T.L.W.
hahaha guess i didnt read who was posting

thanks gamma

LOL, reminds me to shut up next time.....I wonder why I even bother posting sometimes....
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