[Max_Power]

Which one the the best flow cat for a 94 (OBD I)?
I've pushed my car so many times and I doubt if my CAT is working any more...

 

[RusMan]

test pipe

 

[asianrice02]

metallic core car... last long than any high flow ceramic cat

 

[Max_Power]

test pipe

:mrgreen:
After being pulled over 5 times by the police I would try it...

 

[Max_Power]

metallic core car... last long than any high flow ceramic cat

Any specific brand?

 

[asianrice02]

umm... checkl out summit, magnaflow, checkers, thermal. most oem cat's are metallic core cats i believe

i have yet to choose one also since my cat died back in march.

http://www.team-integra.net/sections/articles/showArticle.asp?ArticleID=24
high flow ceramic's under $90. but they don't last long. mine last 4yrs from flyin miata. they die quicker if you car runs rich.

expect the metallic to cost double but they do last longer. for how long is uncertain

 

[Max_Power]

Someone in m.net suggested this one:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/.../s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=metal+cat
and this (200 cell 2,5" - $120)
http://sms-products.com/Converters.html

but these are generic and I'm not quite sure how much money I'll have to spend to weld this thing with the proper fitting for a 94.

Btw here is the old thread.

 

[ultimateforce]

Just don't hollow it out like I did, it's way too damn loud.

 

[Max_Power]

How you did it?
Did you open the catalytic converter into two, or you somehow drilled it from one end to the other?

Do you think you can put the catalytic converter shell around a test pipe or it will require extensive cutting and welding?

 

[violation]

how do you know when your cat dies?

 

[asianrice02]

it rattles: the ceramic core is broken or is burned up by running rich fuel.


or throws a code, and it won't pass smog.

 

[asianrice02]

there is a noticeable change in exhaust note as well

 

[Max_Power]

well I don't know if mine is dead but after 110K miles and 13 years of driving it should be.
On the other hand a year ago I passed the CARB testing w/o any problems...

It might be still working but I'm thinking about it more like a performance upgrade.

Btw I pushed the car quite a few times which is pretty bad for the CAT since unburned gas goes in... I would be very surprised if it can still pass smog but I'm not very concerned since my smog test is next year

 

[Dicker]

magnaflow high flow ceramic, or metallic if you're ballin.

 

[Max_Power]

magnaflow high flow ceramic, or metallic if you're ballin.

OK
I got this
http://www.car-sound.com/02product/displaydirectfit01.asp?catalogid=12210&directfit=23696
from this guy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=140121640206
for $83 (final price to my door) and I got over it...I hope to gain any HP over my 13 old unit :roll:

 

[ultimateforce]

How you did it?
Did you open the catalytic converter into two, or you somehow drilled it from one end to the other?

Do you think you can put the catalytic converter shell around a test pipe or it will require extensive cutting and welding?

Hammer and prybar. Takes about 15min to clear all the stuff out of it.

I insist, DO NOT DO THIS.

 

[Max_Power]

WOW very nice!!!
Did you cut a straight pipe shape though it or you removed everything?

Damn too bad I already ordered the new CAT

 

[ultimateforce]

WOW very nice!!!
Did you cut a straight pipe shape though it or you removed everything?

Damn too bad I already ordered the new CAT

I gutted it and bolted it back up. Not really much too it. It makes my car WAY too loud, but the last couple RPMs climb a bit faster. Not worth it for the added noise and pollution IMO.

 

[asianrice02]

magnaflow high flow ceramic, or metallic if you're ballin.

well all the new cars are rocking metallic core cat.


i got quoted 240 to cut the old high flow from FM midpipe to weld 2.5 metallic core.

 

[asianrice02]

magnaflow high flow ceramic, or metallic if you're ballin.

well all the new cars are rocking metallic core cat.


i got quoted 240 to cut the old high flow from FM midpipe to weld 2.5 metallic core.