Decat Pipes
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Can you do any rolling toad tests to find out if there's any gain from the pipe when it's installed? I have heard some stories of custom pipes reducing power, although it's very rare. I would be interested though if the price is right :)
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Isit a Tig welder? if it is a might have a job for you would have serious problems with a mig doing it
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@2442e311d9=Welly:
Isit a Tig welder? if it is a might have a job for you would have serious problems with a mig doing it
Well, I'm no welder, but isn't TIG more for Stainless stuff?
All I've been told thus far is it's possible and I need to gauge interest before he starts to look into it and buy materials.As for gains, I have no proof, but most decats will release up to 15% power.
Guess it depends on the car…
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the 1.8 and 1.6 cats are different the a different thength and the flanges are at a different angle to the middle pipe
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@1c82892769=nexussteve:
@1c82892769=Welly:
Isit a Tig welder? if it is a might have a job for you would have serious problems with a mig doing it
Well, I'm no welder, but isn't TIG more for Stainless stuff?
All I've been told thus far is it's possible and I need to gauge interest before he starts to look into it and buy materials.As for gains, I have no proof, but most decats will release up to 15% power.
Guess it depends on the car…
Tig welding is with a stick
you can mig stainless
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I mig welded a stainless exhaust Friday at work its fine just make sure your joins are clean, and use a decent amp welder.
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i am interested, let us know when find out costs.etc….
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Ok cool.
Can we start a list please?
I'm only gonna have a template for the V6, unless someone can help me with the 1.6?Gonna need at least 5 names to make it worth while methinks!
- Nexussteve - V6
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any chance of a full straight thru center pipe for the V6 as these are unavailable to buy anywhere except america
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American order finishes in 2 days. If you can find it there, I can ship it back.
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@08896df403=djmarcopolo:
any chance of a full straight thru center pipe for the V6 as these are unavailable to buy anywhere except america
I'll ask!
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I am definitely interested in the de-cat, and maybe anything else to make my car more awesome! :p
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what would you need as a template? don't suppose a pic would do it? i asume that it would not be mot freindly? want one though if it can be done.
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MOT wise it does not matter an emission test will be carried out according to the engine age. Most cars that have de-CAT pipes fitted pass CAT emissions test, just make sure the car is very warm before the test is carried out.
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You can also put in additives that lower your emissions for a day! ^^
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Ok, so to sum up, these are the numbers thus far:
-Nexussteve
-Ash
-DJMarcoPolo (straight through middle section)
-MattuhhWill hopefully be getting a rough quote this week, so let me know if anyone else is interested so it makes it worth his while!
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**For reference, here's the MX-3 stock downpipe next to the stainless KL version:
The branches are longer on the MX-3 version simply because the manifolds are shorter. When mated to the correct fanimolds, this section is the same length. You'll note that the cat-side section is markedly longer, however…
From this image it looks like approximately 190mm longer - so you'll either need a 190mm shorter cat, or a 190mm longer mid/back section if you're going decat. I can measure more precisely later when it's not windier than God's arse outside.**
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any news on them decats yet??
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Would love to de-cat mine.
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I have to have the 3 back off the road by end of next week, so once I've swapped the cars over, I can then get to work taking the exhaust off!
Fingers crossed, I should have more info for you by end of month! :)
Sorry for the wait guys!