pipster11 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Hey Guys Pretty sure my car still has a compliance cat in it and i'm thinking it could be colapsed/dying So options are: Xforce - $156 pp http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/XFORCE-HI-FLOW-CERAMIC-RACING-CAT-S13-SILVIA-R32-R33-SKYLINE-/141009781243?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20d4d681fb&_uhb=1 Venom 4" - $250 pp http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-Nissan-VENOM-High-Flow-Cat-Skyline-R32-R33-R34-GTST-GTR-S13-C33-A31-/251251072123?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7fbb1c7b&_uhb=1 Venom 5" - $300 pp http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-Nissan-VENOM-High-Flow-Cat-Skyline-R32-R33-R34-GTST-GTR-S13-C33-A31-/261191191269?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd0354ae5&_uhb=1 Catco Highflow - $175 pp http://justjap.com/store/product.php?productid=18066&cat=&page=1 Catco Metal Racing - $379 pp http://justjap.com/store/product.php?productid=16441&cat=&page=1 Obviously the best for the job will vary depending on power, but which would represent the best value for money in terms of "flow potential" per dollar or value for money etc? Discuss... (hopefully this could become somewhat of a reference/review thread) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missileman Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Also I recently got quoted $220 for a custom 3" Magnaflow mild steel jobbie if it helps Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6919578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattori Hanzo 69 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 i was recently quoted $12 for a broom stick from bunnings, unbolt cat smash it out high flow 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6919583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I have a 5in 100 cell from Venom - putting 308awkw through it atm Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6919585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dose Pipe Sutututu Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Xforce - $156 pp http://www.ebay.com....d4d681fb&_uhb=1 Had one, rubbish restrictive once it's hot Venom 4" - $250 pp http://www.ebay.com....7fbb1c7b&_uhb=1 Both my mates have them, great quality. Core is welded in place too Venom 5" - $300 pp http://www.ebay.com....d0354ae5&_uhb=1 A few of the boys here use/used them (I'm waiting for George to get back to Australia and making a custom 3.5" In/Out with the same body) Catco Highflow - $175 pp http://justjap.com/s...066&cat=&page=1 Had one, it collasped on me Catco Metal Racing - $379 pp http://justjap.com/s...441&cat=&page=1 Never used, no idea. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6919599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipster11 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 i was recently quoted $12 for a broom stick from bunnings, unbolt cat smash it out high flow don't get around the fact that it steps down to 2.5 inch, so there is still a restriction and the potential for a big epa fine and further discolouration of by rear bar Xforce - $156 pp http://www.ebay.com....d4d681fb&_uhb=1 Had one, rubbish restrictive once it's hot Venom 4" - $250 pp http://www.ebay.com....7fbb1c7b&_uhb=1 Both my mates have them, great quality. Core is welded in place too Venom 5" - $300 pp http://www.ebay.com....d0354ae5&_uhb=1 A few of the boys here use/used them (I'm waiting for George to get back to Australia and making a custom 3.5" In/Out with the same body) Catco Highflow - $175 pp http://justjap.com/s...066&cat=&page=1 Had one, it collasped on me Catco Metal Racing - $379 pp http://justjap.com/s...441&cat=&page=1 Never used, no idea. Sounds good, pretty much what i wanted to know Might go the 5" body Venom to be on the safe side Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6920648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dose Pipe Sutututu Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 don't get around the fact that it steps down to 2.5 inch, so there is still a restriction and the potential for a big epa fine and further discolouration of by rear bar Sounds good, pretty much what i wanted to know Might go the 5" body Venom to be on the safe side George (Venom owner/worker) did say the 4" body will flow easily 250kWs, but if you're shooting fo over 300kW the 5" body will do. Just to put things into perspective, look at the Catco range, their cats are much smaller, same cell count but they claim over 300kW easily, so look at Venom cats, they could be under rating them. I'm just a little anal, so I'm asking for a custom one to be made up for me (totes overkill lol) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6920673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I had a CATCO - It was bigger than 3" though, 3.5" maybe? Worked fine @ 280rwkw. Now in a mates car without problemo i believe Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6920711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 De cat and E85 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6920717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missileman Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 i was recently quoted $12 for a broom stick from bunnings, unbolt cat smash it out high flow out of interest what is the fine for doing this? De cat and E85 So are you saying that running E85 and no cat is legal? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6920727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
34GeeTeeTee Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I have a 5in 100 cell from Venom - putting 308awkw through it atm Yep i have a 5in 100 cell from Venom putting 390ish kw through it! Well in saying that the gate is doing a lot of work BUT still it flows well! George (Venom owner/worker) did say the 4" body will flow easily 250kWs, but if you're shooting fo over 300kW the 5" body will do. Just to put things into perspective, look at the Catco range, their cats are much smaller, same cell count but they claim over 300kW easily, so look at Venom cats, they could be under rating them. I'm just a little anal, so I'm asking for a custom one to be made up for me (totes overkill lol) George was really good to work with! Great guy and went out of his way to help me when i was on a deadline! out of interest what is the fine for doing this? So are you saying that running E85 and no cat is legal? lol You get caught with no cat and you are in trouble!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6920730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ants Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Hey Guys Pretty sure my car still has a compliance cat in it and i'm thinking it could be colapsed/dying So options are: Xforce - $156 pp http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/XFORCE-HI-FLOW-CERAMIC-RACING-CAT-S13-SILVIA-R32-R33-SKYLINE-/141009781243?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20d4d681fb&_uhb=1 Venom 4" - $250 pp http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-Nissan-VENOM-High-Flow-Cat-Skyline-R32-R33-R34-GTST-GTR-S13-C33-A31-/251251072123?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7fbb1c7b&_uhb=1 Venom 5" - $300 pp http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-Nissan-VENOM-High-Flow-Cat-Skyline-R32-R33-R34-GTST-GTR-S13-C33-A31-/261191191269?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd0354ae5&_uhb=1 Catco Highflow - $175 pp http://justjap.com/store/product.php?productid=18066&cat=&page=1 Catco Metal Racing - $379 pp http://justjap.com/store/product.php?productid=16441&cat=&page=1 Obviously the best for the job will vary depending on power, but which would represent the best value for money in terms of "flow potential" per dollar or value for money etc? Discuss... (hopefully this could become somewhat of a reference/review thread) I have purchased a Catco Metal Racing - $379 pp that will go on my build to begin with. If I cannot get the results I want with it I will replace with a Venom 5" body 100 cell cat as I have heard good things about it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6920748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 BTW go straight to the factory - may be a little cheaper than Ebay: http://www.venomexhaustworks.com.au/products.html# Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6920778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipster11 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 out of interest what is the fine for doing this? So are you saying that running E85 and no cat is legal? from memory $1000 per cyl +get But e85 is carbon neutral so you don't need a cat I think Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6920843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSBoy Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Cat converters and carbon neutrality have nothing to do with each other. All road vehicles that comply with the ADRs MUST have a functioning cat converter fitted. There is no way around it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6920854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ants Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Cat converters and carbon neutrality have nothing to do with each other. All road vehicles that comply with the ADRs MUST have a functioning cat converter fitted. There is no way around it. that is what I thought too. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6920858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 He was concerned about a dirty rear bar, Many E85 users have little carbon build up. still not legal, but hey... You rear bar is clean Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428278-cat-converter-upgrade/#findComment-6920873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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