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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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Hi Guys

What are the benefits to removing the cat? How long does it take, and what will it cost?

Thanks
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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if youre talking about the catalytic converter, i dont think it's a wise choice to remove it without putting something where it was
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Yup - the catalytic converter. AFAIK they do put something in its place.

Mines giving issues, probably blocked, but to replace it is expensive, and I believe it can be removed.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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you can pick up a used one, or buy a test pipe. you can probably do it yourself in under an hour
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Just wondering if its necessary - there's a debate on over hear on whether a properly tuned and looked after engine will actually cause more polution.... its also not agains the law over here, but thats besides the point.

I also believe you can expect a slight increase in performance.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by xrapidx,Aug 19 2008, 11:23 PM
Just wondering if its necessary - there's a debate on over hear on whether a properly tuned and looked after engine will actually cause more polution.... its also not agains the law over here, but thats besides the point.

I also believe you can expect a slight increase in performance.
if its not against the law, then go for a test pipe. You'll get better performance. Don't worry about the whole pollution thing.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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Test pipe FTW. What do you want to bet somone is going to come in here and start telling him not to get a test pipe because it will kill trees or some crap like that? I can feel it coming now.

-Ian
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 10:55 AM
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Excuse my ignorance...but can you recommend a test pipe?

Need to find out if I can source one locally.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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you're gonna kill trees man...

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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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Easy and free. Just pick up that fat boy and put him on the porch.
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Get a test pipe from Berk or J's
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