Cheapest cat possible!
04-21-2004, 05:10 PM
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Boricua944, while emissions tests may not be required in your county or state, you are still required to have a functioning Catalyst. In some cases, Police will do a visual inspection to check for it and write you up. Laws vary, but if you don't fight it and have a test done thereafter you are looking at a hefty fine.
I've "heard" of this trick that is effective when trying to make a cat bypass test pipe (only for "testing"). You find the next size smaller pipe to run directly through the catalyst, then weld in place. Visually, there is no difference. Most 944's would pass smog tests without the cat if in good running order.
I've "heard" of this trick that is effective when trying to make a cat bypass test pipe (only for "testing"). You find the next size smaller pipe to run directly through the catalyst, then weld in place. Visually, there is no difference. Most 944's would pass smog tests without the cat if in good running order.
04-21-2004, 05:12 PM
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Originally posted by Skip
I've "heard" of this trick that is effective when trying to make a cat bypass test pipe (only for "testing"). You find the next size smaller pipe to run directly through the catalyst, then weld in place. Visually, there is no difference. Most 944's would pass smog tests without the cat if in good running order.
I've "heard" of this trick that is effective when trying to make a cat bypass test pipe (only for "testing"). You find the next size smaller pipe to run directly through the catalyst, then weld in place. Visually, there is no difference. Most 944's would pass smog tests without the cat if in good running order.
I have "heard" that this even passes the Ohio e-check visual and sniff tests.
04-21-2004, 11:07 PM
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Originally posted by FormulaOne10
I screwed my original post up. I actually ordered my cat from Jeg's and it was a Dynomax. I mixed that up with a muffler I ordered from Summit. Also, I believe that Magnaflow does make high flow cats because I have seen them advertised (but I can't remember where). I was pleased with the dynomax, but it does make the car a good deal louder.
I screwed my original post up. I actually ordered my cat from Jeg's and it was a Dynomax. I mixed that up with a muffler I ordered from Summit. Also, I believe that Magnaflow does make high flow cats because I have seen them advertised (but I can't remember where). I was pleased with the dynomax, but it does make the car a good deal louder.
What one did you get? 2.25", three-way, how long? with or without AIR inlet .. ?
04-22-2004, 12:20 AM
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Originally posted by Skip
Catco cat is about the cheapest you'll find - it's what most muffler shops use as replacement units. The 944 na tubing is 2.25", and you'll want the smallest unit you can find because of the tight space (OE unit is long and round - hard to find in aftermarket.)
If you're interested in a Bosal, we can get them for ~$130. OE runs ~$475. Both require welding.
Catco cat is about the cheapest you'll find - it's what most muffler shops use as replacement units. The 944 na tubing is 2.25", and you'll want the smallest unit you can find because of the tight space (OE unit is long and round - hard to find in aftermarket.)
If you're interested in a Bosal, we can get them for ~$130. OE runs ~$475. Both require welding.
Also, as a side note Skip, what do you think of the full Bosal cat-back that you guys sell? Does that retain the same sound as stock? How does the tip on it look?
04-22-2004, 12:24 AM
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Louder... hmmmm....
What one did you get? 2.25", three-way, how long? with or without AIR inlet .. ?
Louder... hmmmm....
What one did you get? 2.25", three-way, how long? with or without AIR inlet .. ?
04-22-2004, 12:37 AM
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Originally posted by Dave
IIRC My dynomax is the 2.25", three-way, and they only come in one length. Looks to be $59 in the current Jeg's catalog. It's a lot shorter than the stock cat (about the same diameter) and a lot lighter. The $50 I paid for the install included an extra piece of pipe to make up for the difference in length. No issue getting it installed other than getting a shop that woukld let me bring in the part, the old one had cracked at the inlet.
IIRC My dynomax is the 2.25", three-way, and they only come in one length. Looks to be $59 in the current Jeg's catalog. It's a lot shorter than the stock cat (about the same diameter) and a lot lighter. The $50 I paid for the install included an extra piece of pipe to make up for the difference in length. No issue getting it installed other than getting a shop that woukld let me bring in the part, the old one had cracked at the inlet.
And do you think this made the car too loud, or no?
04-22-2004, 12:50 AM
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Originally posted by schlag
So yours (the one for our cars) is the one "with out" AIR inlet, which lists for $59?
And do you think this made the car too loud, or no?
So yours (the one for our cars) is the one "with out" AIR inlet, which lists for $59?
And do you think this made the car too loud, or no?
04-22-2004, 02:19 AM
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The one I bought was the 2.5" 2-way for 52.99. The stock cat does have a resonator on it so its removal will inherently increase exhaust noise. However, I had a hooker aerochamber muffler installed when I added my high flow cat so a using stock one could make the addition of the cat quieter.
