 Using a catalytic converter with a 3sgte, is it bad? |
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 Apr 12, 2013 - 11:46 AM
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So ive been reading into cats used with a turbo, and find people on both ends of the spectrum. Saying it can be ruined because of the high temps and pressure of a turbo engine, and messing with the turbo (could lead to turbo failing after the cat fails). And other people saying a high flow cat will do just fine.
Just wondering what everyones thought is on it, what are people using in the community? im probably going to just get a testpipe instead as long as my buddy will pass my inspection. Whats the real benefit of cutting the cat out (a tiny bit, alot?) This post has been edited by mgnt232: Apr 12, 2013 - 11:47 AM -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop  - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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Apr 12, 2013 - 11:58 AM
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I have a 3" metallic spun high flow cat in my setup, no complaints and I pass inspection. As far as the difference, couldn't tell ya.
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Apr 12, 2013 - 12:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '12 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Don't gut your cat out. Leaving the cat housing in will make your exhaust have a spot of bad flow. I'd do a removable pipe for inspections.
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Apr 12, 2013 - 9:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
do you know the make of yours?
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Apr 12, 2013 - 10:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 24, '09 From Appleton, Wisconsin 54915 Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
QUOTE (mgnt232 @ Apr 12, 2013 - 10:15 PM)  do you know the make of yours? I'm assuming he means something like this... http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Magnaflow-Univer...861&vxp=mtr |
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Apr 13, 2013 - 12:28 AM
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QUOTE (cyberblader1130 @ Apr 12, 2013 - 11:27 PM) QUOTE (mgnt232 @ Apr 12, 2013 - 10:15 PM) do you know the make of yours? I'm assuming he means something like this... http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Magnaflow-Univer...861&vxp=mtrThese are the highest flowing 
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Apr 13, 2013 - 1:38 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
alright cool, i guess ill just buy that one then. thanks guys
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Apr 14, 2013 - 1:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 24, '07 From Tucson, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
and remember you can always flange it and make it removable if you don't want the cat there after inspection.
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