Is Pre-cat still there?
#1
93 Touring
Thread Starter
Is Pre-cat still there?
Is there an easy way to tell on a '93 FD if the precat has been replaced or if its still in place? I have most of the service records for the car, but didn't see anything for exhaust changes.
Thanks for any help,
Phil
Thanks for any help,
Phil
#5
93 Touring
Thread Starter
So, replacing the downpipe w/precat is a "welding" type job?
I have a downpipe that was never installed (previous owner), just trying to figure out how big of a job it is.
thanks!
I have a downpipe that was never installed (previous owner), just trying to figure out how big of a job it is.
thanks!
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#8
TANSTAFL
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Some downpipes even need allen bolts to replace the studs/nuts at the turbos because of the way they are shaped. I have an old school PFS pipe and even needed to modify one of the allen bolts to have a conical head to fit.
I'd be scared shitless about taking my FD to the corner exhaust shop... maybe you fancy yankees have better exhaust monkeys up there.
I'd be scared shitless about taking my FD to the corner exhaust shop... maybe you fancy yankees have better exhaust monkeys up there.
#9
Top's always down
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I once had a car where the rear downpipe had rusted through and broken off of the rear header(it was a FWD V6), and they swore up and down there was no exhaust leak
#11
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Some downpipes even need allen bolts to replace the studs/nuts at the turbos because of the way they are shaped. I have an old school PFS pipe and even needed to modify one of the allen bolts to have a conical head to fit.
I'd be scared shitless about taking my FD to the corner exhaust shop... maybe you fancy yankees have better exhaust monkeys up there.
I'd be scared shitless about taking my FD to the corner exhaust shop... maybe you fancy yankees have better exhaust monkeys up there.
Compared to not getting the job done at all, it's not a crazy idea. The trick is that they don't have any idea of what they're getting into, and agree to a fixed price in advance.
In this case, I'd rather have a corner shop work on it than have a precat on the car...
Dave
#12
Hmm, i heared some bad rumors about dismounting the precat. Rumors like to much boost then, ECU cant handle the "free flowing" mod or so.
Is it true or just some urban legends?
Andi
Is it true or just some urban legends?
Andi
#13
sleeper
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i'm guessing a 8-10hp increase cause of flow. my boost pattern did change to 10-9-10 unless i'm reading it wrong?
#14
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However it may be that you're confusing this (changing the usdm pre-cat to a straight downpipe) with changing the stock main cat to a straight-thru midpipe. On a car with a full exhaust, your boost can go beyond reasonable levels because the flow overwhelms the wastegate. And it's a wastegate sizing problem, not an ECU problem.
In any case, the important fact to always remember is 1) have a boost gauge installed to do a boost test before and after installing the flow mod 2) know the boost level that your setup can handle. People who ignore those facts are the ones who get in trouble.
Dave
#15
93 Touring
Thread Starter
Dave,
So, by just replacing the precat downpipe with a straight thru downpipe will that
be enough of a change to cause risk with the boost?
Everything is stock, just looking at the precat changeout as a reliability mod (heat), but if it causes more risk (boost) then it might not be worth it.
thanks,
So, by just replacing the precat downpipe with a straight thru downpipe will that
be enough of a change to cause risk with the boost?
Everything is stock, just looking at the precat changeout as a reliability mod (heat), but if it causes more risk (boost) then it might not be worth it.
thanks,
#17
What you are reciting is not true.
However it may be that you're confusing this (changing the usdm pre-cat to a straight downpipe) with changing the stock main cat to a straight-thru midpipe. On a car with a full exhaust, your boost can go beyond reasonable levels because the flow overwhelms the wastegate. And it's a wastegate sizing problem, not an ECU problem.
In any case, the important fact to always remember is 1) have a boost gauge installed to do a boost test before and after installing the flow mod 2) know the boost level that your setup can handle. People who ignore those facts are the ones who get in trouble.
Dave
However it may be that you're confusing this (changing the usdm pre-cat to a straight downpipe) with changing the stock main cat to a straight-thru midpipe. On a car with a full exhaust, your boost can go beyond reasonable levels because the flow overwhelms the wastegate. And it's a wastegate sizing problem, not an ECU problem.
In any case, the important fact to always remember is 1) have a boost gauge installed to do a boost test before and after installing the flow mod 2) know the boost level that your setup can handle. People who ignore those facts are the ones who get in trouble.
Dave
Thx for your reply, Dave.
I asked my japanese friend before i had to drive to my nightshift, he told me exactly what you wrote - but of course he meant changing the pre-cat to a straight downpipe.
Since i found a hose for a boostgauge allready installed near my gas pedal, there is no reason why i should not hook it up with an boost gauge.
Andi