Front pipe, possible to remove cat?

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03-10-06, 02:43 PM

killswitch

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Front pipe, possible to remove cat?

Hey all,

Is it possible to bang out the cat from the front downpipe to save me having to pay for a new one?

Did this on my old car.

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Paul.

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03-10-06, 02:52 PM

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I wouldnt recommend it. This is a twin turbo car, and you'll be creating turbulence very close to the turbines. You can buy used downpipes for 50 bucks now, pick one of those up.

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03-10-06, 04:22 PM

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OK cheers for the info.

Prob is I think LHD downpipes are slightly different to the RHD ones and it hits something down there unfortunately

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03-10-06, 04:31 PM

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I thought the non-US models had no catalytic element in the downpipe.

If it does, then I think the only reasonable way to do it is to cut it in half then weld it back together.

Dave

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03-10-06, 04:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by killswitch

OK cheers for the info.

Prob is I think LHD downpipes are slightly different to the RHD ones and it hits something down there unfortunately

Correct. They are different for RHD models, they have a wide but flattened spot to clear the steering shaft. Those may be a bit more expensive, but still worthwhile.