Why not just hollow out the cats? (searched already)
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Why not just hollow out the cats? (searched already)
I was thinking. on my Hondas I hollowed at the cat in a matter of minutes. Why not do it on the downpipe for the RX?
I know some of you have done this instead of buying the 3" DP
I know some of you have done this instead of buying the 3" DP
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The reasons I didn't are:
1) smaller ID stock pipe
2) the turbulence of the air filling the cat, and wrapping aound inside the shell
3) the stock pipes weigh a ton
4) a downpipe and midpipe give more room and make it easier to work on the car.
1) smaller ID stock pipe
2) the turbulence of the air filling the cat, and wrapping aound inside the shell
3) the stock pipes weigh a ton
4) a downpipe and midpipe give more room and make it easier to work on the car.
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To hollow out the down pipe you must cut it apart to get the two coils of metal out, they will not crumble and fall out.Then you must weld it back together . Why bother ? , because the cat is still blocking the hot air from exiting the engine compartment. If you want one already done call Garfinkle in Murfreesboro Tn.
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Re: Why not just hollow out the cats? (searched already)
Originally posted by HeatTreated
I was thinking. on my Hondas I hollowed at the cat in a matter of minutes. Why not do it on the downpipe for the RX?
I know some of you have done this instead of buying the 3" DP
I was thinking. on my Hondas I hollowed at the cat in a matter of minutes. Why not do it on the downpipe for the RX?
I know some of you have done this instead of buying the 3" DP
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Say hello to the inside of our precat. The stuff inside is pure metal and will NOT come out if you try to stick something inside of it. If you have access to a cutter and welder, and ARE on a budget, then so be it. If you have to pay someone to cut it, gut it, and WELD it back together, you will end up asking yourself "Why didn't I just spend the money on a real DP"
I did it because I have a friend that has access to a cutter & a welder & because I was jobless at the current moment, and I got desperate
I did it because I have a friend that has access to a cutter & a welder & because I was jobless at the current moment, and I got desperate
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