What if you could delete your cats without getting hosed for not passing emissions?
I don't personally have emissions in my state (FL), but I do have some pros/cons about cat removal...
Pros:
1) The noise
2) The little bit of performance gain
3) The throttle response and feel.
Cons:
1) The noise
2) The feel can be a little more 'rumbly'
3) The smell...
So, what about having the best of both worlds? I wanted to find out about an electronically-actuated butterfly-valve system installed in a cat bypass pipe that is welded into place next to the stock cat, rather than in-place-of.
A system like this would allow you to push a button, in essence, and open up the car's exhaust system for a much more aggressive sound. It would be, if nothing else, a great parlor trick.
OK, so, my search led me to this:
http://www.atpturbo.com/root/releases/release091004.htm
It's a start, and I'm gonna find something closer to what I'd need, but this is a great general idea (only problem is that this one is boost-actuated). We need electronically-actuated, so I'll keep my eyes peeled. Let's do this!!!!!
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