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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 08:51 AM
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Midpipe/check engine light?

If I change my stock cat for a midpipe will my
check engine light trip?
Sorry if this ?? has been asked before.
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 08:57 AM
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when i changed from cats to mp, there was no check engine light.
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 10:14 AM
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Check to see what the code is:

http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/engine_codes.html
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 12:10 PM
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Leave to hose open (venting) that goes to the cat from the smog pump. Do NOT unplug the smog pump and you'll be fine. Check engine light will only come on if you unplug the smog pump.
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 02:57 PM
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Thanks !Now for a stupid ??? How LOUD is a Midpipe compared to a muffled midpipe?
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 03:12 PM
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Doesn't the check engine light have more to do with electrical problems?
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 03:25 PM
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i unplugged my airpump without a code

check engine light is froma a sensor dying or a elec connection coming loose on one of the solonids
run the codes and see what you got
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 03:27 PM
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It's a huge difference in loudness. My car was perfect before the straight mp, you could barely notice that I had an aftermarket cb. After the mp, you can hear me down the street at idle. I think it's louder then a 2 stroke dirtbike now. A resonated mp will be just a tad louder then the stock cat.
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 03:33 PM
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When I add a DP to my exhaust with just a catback, will it sound louder?
And if it does will it sound a lot louder?
thank you,
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 03:40 PM
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depends on wich echaust you have
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 03:41 PM
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Originally posted by xraythis
Thanks !Now for a stupid ??? How LOUD is a Midpipe compared to a muffled midpipe?
It's a lot louder!!!!!!!!! You almost have to scream at idle to have a good conversation with my car. LOL
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