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decat #1229318
20/06/2011 20:56
20/06/2011 20:56
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how much power gain can be expected from removing the cat? Both on a standard and a modified car

Re: decat [Re: Ecrab] #1229324
20/06/2011 21:01
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Not a great deal on a standard car mate, on a modified car it really depends how many mods have been done, until the exhaust becomes the limiting factor... Removing the cat won't make much difference.


But for the sound difference on standard AND modified... DO IT!!! laugh

Re: decat [Re: Ecrab] #1229529
21/06/2011 11:32
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Yeah it does sound great BUT your turbo seals will go on a std turbo and probably quite quickly depending on its milage.

I took the cat off my 1st coupe it was std and on 52k by 56k it was smokey and the bandits.

Although on a proper hybrid turbo it will be fine.

Re: decat [Re: Ecrab] #1239024
19/07/2011 00:00
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Removing cat on a stock or semi-stock coupè turbo, you have benefits at every rpm: you have less lag, more torque at mediums and at highs. Benefits are not revolutionary but you can feel the difference

Re: decat [Re: Ecrab] #1239084
19/07/2011 09:19
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I'm running a GT28RS and had the cat put in for the MOT last week.

With the cat in place, I had lost a LOT of power. After the MOT, it was straight back out!

Re: decat [Re: Ecrab] #1239145
19/07/2011 11:51
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i did a before and after test with the decat..

with a cat i pulled 241.9bhp
with out the cat i hit the magic 250.4bhp

it was well worth it, £40 4 bolts and some wd40 for 8bhp!

go for it mate!

Re: decat [Re: ] #1239155
19/07/2011 12:26
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Originally Posted by Marco20valveT
i did a before and after test with the decat..

with a cat i pulled 241.9bhp
with out the cat i hit the magic 250.4bhp

One simple test can be more valuable than 10 different opinions..... love


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Re: decat [Re: Ecrab] #1239158
19/07/2011 12:43
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tell that to the to the doctor! smile

Re: decat [Re: Ecrab] #1239178
19/07/2011 13:34
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a really big difference! infact removing cat I felt a good difference, I thinked almost 7-8hp

Re: decat [Re: Ecrab] #1239204
19/07/2011 14:48
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Lol, can you actually feel an increase of 8bhp? I wouldn't think it would make a noticeable difference on a stock car.

Re: decat [Re: Ecrab] #1239205
19/07/2011 14:49
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it does mate, big time!

all the extra power helps when a car is nearly standard!!!

i noticed it straight away!!


Re: decat [Re: ] #1239282
19/07/2011 18:29
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I'm sure that the noise helps you notice it as well! smile


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