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Originally Posted by s2ook,Feb 7 2009, 03:25 PM
I doubt removing the mid section will have a similar effect though
I have taken an angle grinder to the mid box and cut away a 6"*4" isosceles triangle.
This allows my extra clearence and I get to keep the mid box!
Kept all the noise deadening fibre too!
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Fitted de-cat prior to after-market large bore exhaust & it only made a barely detectable difference in sound & performance, which I suspect could have been more imagination than reality.
Essential to fit anti-foulers x 2 or engine light will not extinguish.
No drone now exhaust fitted.
Come the first MOT time probably re-fit cat. as too much of a faff to remove and replace every subsequent MOT.
Even with larger bore exhaust not convinced I get power gain, but the proper sporty sports car sound is essential.
Essential to fit anti-foulers x 2 or engine light will not extinguish.
No drone now exhaust fitted.
Come the first MOT time probably re-fit cat. as too much of a faff to remove and replace every subsequent MOT.
Even with larger bore exhaust not convinced I get power gain, but the proper sporty sports car sound is essential.
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Originally Posted by B B,Feb 7 2009, 11:51 AM
Fitted de-cat prior to after-market large bore exhaust & it only made a barely detectable difference in sound & performance, which I suspect could have been more imagination than reality.
Essential to fit anti-foulers x 2 or engine light will not extinguish.
No drone now exhaust fitted.
Come the first MOT time probably re-fit cat. as too much of a faff to remove and replace every subsequent MOT.
Even with larger bore exhaust not convinced I get power gain, but the proper sporty sports car sound is essential.
Essential to fit anti-foulers x 2 or engine light will not extinguish.
No drone now exhaust fitted.
Come the first MOT time probably re-fit cat. as too much of a faff to remove and replace every subsequent MOT.
Even with larger bore exhaust not convinced I get power gain, but the proper sporty sports car sound is essential.
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Originally Posted by Survey S2000,Feb 8 2009, 06:25 AM
High flow cat are also available and dont need to be swapped over for MOT's, in theory at least.
OE cat. is flipping heavy though.
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Originally Posted by B B,Feb 7 2009, 11:51 AM
Fitted de-cat prior to after-market large bore exhaust & it only made a barely detectable difference in sound & performance, which I suspect could have been more imagination than reality.
Essential to fit anti-foulers x 2 or engine light will not extinguish.
No drone now exhaust fitted.
Come the first MOT time probably re-fit cat. as too much of a faff to remove and replace every subsequent MOT.
Even with larger bore exhaust not convinced I get power gain, but the proper sporty sports car sound is essential.
Essential to fit anti-foulers x 2 or engine light will not extinguish.
No drone now exhaust fitted.
Come the first MOT time probably re-fit cat. as too much of a faff to remove and replace every subsequent MOT.
Even with larger bore exhaust not convinced I get power gain, but the proper sporty sports car sound is essential.
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Originally Posted by s2ook,Feb 8 2009, 11:42 AM
Anti foulers can be bought off ebay. IIRC they're used for spark plugs too.
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Hi i'm looking at getting a decat pipe and back box's for my 1999 S2000, I could do with an idea what to go for. I've seen decat pipes and exhausts on ebay, but i have noticed from reading about the decat pipe i need anti foulers for the pipe.
Can anyone suggest which exhaust is best andwhere to get anti foulers as i couldn't find those listed anywhere
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Can anyone suggest which exhaust is best andwhere to get anti foulers as i couldn't find those listed anywhere
Cheers
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Originally Posted by SGS2000,Feb 10 2009, 08:55 AM
Hi i'm looking at getting a decat pipe and back box's for my 1999 S2000, I could do with an idea what to go for. I've seen decat pipes and exhausts on ebay, but i have noticed from reading about the decat pipe i need anti foulers for the pipe.
Can anyone suggest which exhaust is best andwhere to get anti foulers as i couldn't find those listed anywhere
Cheers
Can anyone suggest which exhaust is best andwhere to get anti foulers as i couldn't find those listed anywhere
Cheers