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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 04:59 AM
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Will removing one of the cats and removing another resonator box help improve flow let alone reduce some weight?

I dont care about noise tests or emissions problems cos New Zealand doesnt check for that stuff

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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 06:24 AM
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There is only one cat. you can purchase a test pipe to replace it (a straight pipe) which will save some weight and give you a small power gain.
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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don't forget the 02 sensor fix.
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 07:26 AM
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Yea before i upgraded my whole exhaust system, i just had a test pipe w/stock exhaust and i think that i gained more power from that than the exhaust system. Pretty good for $70!

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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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how much louder is it with a test pipe on the stock exhaust system??

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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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just a little.
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by vtec9,Mar 29 2007, 09:46 AM
just a little.
I agree. Just put an Invidia test pipe on my stock 02. Seems to have more throttle response with that cat out of there.
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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i was thinking of getting the invidia TP as well. does good from what i hear...what is this o2 fix ive heard about?

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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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Honestly i had to really strain my ears to hear much discrenable difference. Especially down low you dont hear much. If anything id say its a little more raspy without the cat. not too noticable.

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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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around 2500 to 3500 theres a slight raspy sound. then my intake and engine gets too loud and drones out the tp sound. sounds... the same? butt dyno? maybe smoother and a lil gain, if any in the midrange b4 6k and it smells =]
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