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frank c

frank c

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Right folks.. Anyone looked into these before or know anything about them ?

It's time to look into exhaust systems for when I get my new toy so I thought I'd start with the down pipe..

I know the sports cat route sounds a tad gay compared to the de-catted one but I wont be chasing any numbers this time round and I can't be bothered putting the OE one back on come MOT time so it has to be emission friendly and so thought I'd look into these.

What do ya think ?

(flame suit ready) :D

cheers.

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iainc

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Right folks.. Anyone looked into these before or know anything about them ?

It's time to look into exhaust systems for when I get my new toy so I thought I'd start with the down pipe..

I know the sports cat route sounds a tad gay compared to the de-catted one but I wont be chasing any numbers this time round and I can't be bothered putting the OE one back on come MOT time so it has to be emission friendly and so thought I'd look into these.

What do ya think ?

(flame suit ready) :D

cheers.

TBH, when I do it this time round I'll be looking at a sports cat as well, CBA having to swap exhausts over for MOT's and would prefer not to get caught out at a roadside test either. Had the full decat on the old 94 Turbo but as it's meant to only decrease the bhp by a few it hardly seems worth not having a sports cat on (other than price obviously).

Iain.

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thefastone

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Hey Frank, I'd doubt that anyone is ignoring the thread, but its the weekend, so perhaps it a quiet few days for a good answer...

I seem to remember there being a couple that springs to mind, but as theres other things happening with me today, I'm at a blank...

Theres the Ninja one that Scoobyworld do, the PPP sports cat, and I think that TSL? do one too? I belive that Wullie at Meercat could do you one also...

I think that they are the popular choices, but then I couldn't say for sure, as for CEL numbers, Ive got that wrong before, so I'm not going to post them up again just now, I think that someone will help you with that and which of those is best in a bit mate...

Hope that little helps you though mate...?

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mctwistuk

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Right folks.. Anyone looked into these before or know anything about them ?

It's time to look into exhaust systems for when I get my new toy so I thought I'd start with the down pipe..

I know the sports cat route sounds a tad gay compared to the de-catted one but I wont be chasing any numbers this time round and I can't be bothered putting the OE one back on come MOT time so it has to be emission friendly and so thought I'd look into these.

What do ya think ?

(flame suit ready) ;)

cheers.

Full meercat system is the way to go or even just their sportcat downpipe. I have heard lots of good things about their sportcat downpipe and am positive Welsho(john) has one on his rocket.

I must admit i am tempted by the sportcat route when i am changing the downpipe and will be going to meercat for this.

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frank c

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Will Meercats sports-cat downpipe definately pass an emissions test if the rest of the exhaust is de-catted ?

I read somewhere the Ninja one might not pass on imports but are ok on uk models.?

They're not the cheapest things to buy so i'd like to choose the right one first time round..

I would imagine some cats are bigger than others between the different brands,does this make a difference ?

cheers.

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mctwistuk

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Will Meercats sports-cat downpipe definately pass an emissions test if the rest of the exhaust is de-catted ?

I read somewhere the Ninja one might not pass on imports but are ok on uk models.?

They're not the cheapest things to buy so i'd like to choose the right one first time round..

I would imagine some cats are bigger than others between the different brands,does this make a difference ?

cheers.

You should give them a call Frank and am sure they will help you out or speak to DCI Leee he may be able to find out for you.

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speech

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I've got the Scoobyworld Ninja 100cel one on my MY03WRX, like you couldn't be bothered with changing come MOT time.

You want 100cel rather than 200 as it's free-er flowing, and on the Newage you should pass an MOT with just this, I'll find out in November if this is true since I've removed the other 2 cats and only have the sportscat in the downpipe.

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Richie Cross

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I've got the Meercat one. Got the sportscat/decatted downpipe and centre section with the Prodrive

backbox.

Easily passes the emissions test.

When Wullie fitted mine, before handing it back he went off and got it tested and there's

was room to spare.

I posted the figures at the time. I'll have a look and see if they're still about.

As everyone else will tell you, the work is second to none. Lovely marine grade s/s.

It's also a 100 cell.

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thewelsho

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Frank, been called a lot of things in my time, but no one has ever called me gay!!! Yes, I have a sports cat on my car, but as far as passing an emmisions test, I have no idea in practice, only the say-so of others as to whether it will pass an MOT or not. AndyF told me during mapping that a full decat would be worth another 20 or 30 bhp (if I remember correctly). Not really worth the hassle of using an illegal system (I get pulled for number plates, no need to give plod more reasons to pull me!). In the end, my car got 343/400 with the sports cat and VF34, plenty for me (hahaha, we'll see about THAT - says the little devils voice on my shoulder!).

If you are not concerned about numbers, why even bother? If its sound, I can't say that the sound of my car is really any louder with the sports cat.

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gus the bus

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Greetings from across the pond :D -10 and snowy/sunny here in Nova Scotia. Just thought I'd make a wee visit :lol:

Frank,

remember Paul can also make you up the 100cell sportcat DP for a VERY reasonable price :D

Most DP's are in 3" pipework but will narrow to 2.5" at the flange if your running a 2.5" system or remain @ 3" all the way thru if you are running the 3" system.

Anyhoo,

Off out sledging noo :D

:D

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C_WRX

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Reckon there might be a few people interested in this outcome from Meercat, myself included. Looked in to sportcats DP a while back but everything seemed expensive (never tried Meercat though), especially when you add on fitting and then a remap. Mind you, who every thought improving an Impreza would be cheap !!

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