1st Cat Gone, Woohoo........

[Ahhhh__Aristo]

Got the first cat removed today (well cut open, horrible restriction catalyst removed and then welded up)

Oh boy what a difference, highly recommended. :D

If you forgot you had 2 turbos, this reminds you they're still there.

(sorry forgot the pics as was spur of the moment)

[rallure]

sounds great!, What sort of boost are you running now?

[Ahhhh__Aristo]

Don't know :doh: boost gauge is next on the list (you can tell my hearts not in selling it :D )

Still got second cat and stock exhaust, so imagine only a little more, but they certainly hit harder.

Made plans for a custom exhaust aswell today, as looking at the stock system, it's a little worse for wear, so easy to talk yourself into things :D

[rallure]

Probably hitting about 1/ 1.1 bar. Just to let you know i might be selling my lovely exhaust system. 2 1/2 stainless steel inch pipes from the 2nd cat. with twin 5 inch back boxes. Lovely deep rumble on idle and roars on WOT.

[Ahhhh__Aristo]

Was going to go for something subtle, but always keep an open mind.

Can you give me some more details?? Who made it, how old e.t.c pics if poss and a price (PM if you prefer)

Cheers.

[rallure]

will have a look in a min get a more detialed spec up for you, will PM you a price and show you a picture of them.

[rallure]

okie dokie, they have HKS stamped on them, they have the same dimentions as the hi-power exhaust system part number 3203-EX003. I couldnt read the rest of what was written on them because i was the wrong way round lol. im looking for 300 + P&P (about 40 pound) I'll need a bigger system when i get my single turbo kit fitted next month.

[Ahhhh__Aristo]

Thank you.

If you could get me a pic or 2, if to my satisfaction lol I'll send a deposit over via paypal or similar.

[rallure]

this is the only pic i have currently but will get more tomorrow if the weather is good.

[Ahhhh__Aristo]

Just a thought, with HKS systems, am I right in thinking just the box's are stainless and the pipe work is normal steel??

[rallure]

Just a thought, with HKS systems, am I right in thinking just the box's are stainless and the pipe work is normal steel??

tbh not sure, it looks stainless to me, no rust or anything on it, i can try and find out for you though.

[dangerous brain]

If it was above 1.0 bar boost you'd be hitting fuel cut.

[norkep]

Yep - Happened to me

After playing with different settings, mine starting cutting out suddenly like I'd run out of fuel, tweaked down a bit and everything ran fine, thank goodness.

The difference it makes in removing only 1 cat is quite good, and you can get through the MOT without any problems aswell.