Deleting the cats... 50-state legal!?

[Grizzly]

Originally Posted by Racer-x

For the record, I'd just like to say...

muahahaha.


Also, thanks CJ for doing the hard part for me :P I had to talk to my lady for a little while.

I have mixed emotions: I love the idea, I'm definitely going to do this, and when I do you can expect a video, as well as other info... I may even go the route of making the diverter switch bypass even the muffler when activated! (hence the muahahha).

My sadness is this: I didn't invent it. lol.

Actually, the 2nd set of cats don't have O2 sensors to worry about from what I'm told (I've yet to look). I'm not going to "hack up my exhaust" without knowing for sure.. and this certainly ain't my first rodeo

I don't know cowboy. Maybe age has affected my reading comprehension, but this thread doesn't read like a couple of guys doing diligent research. It reads like a couple of guys charging up their reciprocating saws.

[Racer-x]

Originally Posted by Grizzly

I don't know cowboy. Maybe age has affected my reading comprehension, but this thread doesn't read like a couple of guys doing diligent research. It reads like a couple of guys charging up their reciprocating saws.

...Granted.

But when a couple of guys with reasonable proof that the cats can be deleted on this vehicle with no ill effect start talking about WAYS to remove those cats... it gets pretty basic. For me: I want to buy a cat bypass pipe. However, I also want to be able to return the car to its stock volume and comfort very easily. 'Nuff said...

[edevlin]

I am running the Fabspeed Cat bypass pipes on my 2.7L 2000 Boxster and they dont bother the oxygen sensors at all. I am running them into a stock muffler. They seem to offer a little more sound when the car is pushed, and it is possible that they are giving a little more performance. But that is very subjective with no dyno data, it could just be the extra sound that makes it seem like the car is a little quicker.

BTW, I think I am going to take the plunge and get headers (no primary cats) and high-flow cats (with oxygen sensors). If I can still afford it I will also add a gemballa muffler. I expect this exhaust rig will make for a quicker car, especially with the Autothority chip that I will be using that is designed for this exhaust system.

Ed

2000 2.7L Boxster
50K
Arctic Silver/Black
17" wheels
TTP intake, Autothority Chip, Fabspeed cat bypass pipes

I already posted about all of this, just try the search feature next time. Just look at threads ive started or posts ive done, its in there somewhere, btw i think the company is superstang that has the good ones, 400 bucks though.

[Brucelee]

I guess I don't get the attraction!

http://www.dmhperformance.com/ecutout.htm
those are supposed to be the best, get those, and put them on, and tell us, because i am considering them too, like for the past month. (but my girlfriend doesnt want me to get them, go figure )