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Amarr014 · 10-16-2011, 08:07 PM

so i went to local shop and they said A) they wouldnt remove my cats and B) it would kill the performance.... ???? im confused

ipimpthisc · 10-16-2011, 08:12 PM

1. They are following the law...cat removal is a federal no-no, and 2. they lied its almost impossible to lose power from cat removal..there is a small exception, but that not with standing I doubt u fall in that group.

Solution...get the "right personal" to remove it...and 2. make it so u can place it back for inspection.

The Stig · 10-16-2011, 08:20 PM

Going catless won't hurt performance, just the environment.

Amarr014 · 10-16-2011, 08:32 PM

ya i didnt think i would lost any perofrmance and i know where i can get it done, i just tried to do it locally... when you say make it so i can put it back....? i was just gonna have someone cut it out and re-weld in some pipe

OOLIE · 10-16-2011, 08:38 PM

No worries no inspections in FL

Ventmaster · 10-17-2011, 08:01 PM

Going catless will not create any sudden significant increase in performance.
It will create a very different and not necessarily pleasant exhaust note, and will provide a constant and surprisingly strong smell of raw gas.
And will also cause a continuous check engine light.

OOLIE · 10-17-2011, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

Going catless will not create any sudden significant increase in performance.
It will create a very different and not necessarily pleasant exhaust note, and will provide a constant and surprisingly strong smell of raw gas.
And will also cause a continuous check engine light.

All can be prevented.

res xpipe
gas mask (lol JK have to live with it)
Tune

Actually the smell isn't that bad, but noticable

Car just like exhaling better without. IMO

Ventmaster · 10-17-2011, 08:18 PM

I do have a sensitive nose

.
But I've seen a few posts from guys with true straight pipes that have regretted the noise level.

If Amarr is "straight" w/cats, he might be surprised how much sound supression they provide once they're gone.

midnighter · 10-17-2011, 08:26 PM

I hate emissions. Politicians are what's ruining the environment.

OOLIE · 10-17-2011, 08:34 PM

[QUOTE=Ventmaster;3895878]

If Amarr is "straight" w/cats, he might be surprised how much sound supression they provide once they're gone.[/QUOTE]

Good point I missed the straight pipes. yeah some with standart exhaust find the extra air with LT and no cats too much. It is a very fine line and all up to personal preference, but sound supression and HP aren't good bed fellows.

OP if you ever find yourself in the Tampa area I would be glad for you check out my car if it helps.

10-16-2011, 08:07 PM	#1
Amarr014 BAD BEE Drives: very fast! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Daytona Posts: 686 View My Garage	cat delete so i went to local shop and they said A) they wouldnt remove my cats and B) it would kill the performance.... ???? im confused __________________ 2011 V6 LS M6 \| straight piped \| HIDs \| Injen CAI\| 75 Shot NX nitrous\|Trifecta Tune\|RX ported TB,IM and matched heads, Isolator\| RX Catch Can \| AAC Red Halos \| AAC Red interior lighting \| Red bowties \| 15% tint \| Tinted Tails \| SS wheels and tires \| SS tips\| Cat delete\| Arc audio 10's\| ******** box\|Scosche&kenwood\|

10-16-2011, 08:20 PM	#3
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Going catless won't hurt performance, just the environment. __________________

10-16-2011, 08:32 PM	#4
Amarr014 BAD BEE Drives: very fast! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Daytona Posts: 686 View My Garage	ya i didnt think i would lost any perofrmance and i know where i can get it done, i just tried to do it locally... when you say make it so i can put it back....? i was just gonna have someone cut it out and re-weld in some pipe __________________ 2011 V6 LS M6 \| straight piped \| HIDs \| Injen CAI\| 75 Shot NX nitrous\|Trifecta Tune\|RX ported TB,IM and matched heads, Isolator\| RX Catch Can \| AAC Red Halos \| AAC Red interior lighting \| Red bowties \| 15% tint \| Tinted Tails \| SS wheels and tires \| SS tips\| Cat delete\| Arc audio 10's\| ******** box\|Scosche&kenwood\|

10-16-2011, 08:38 PM	#5
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,643	No worries no inspections in FL __________________

10-17-2011, 08:34 PM	#10
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,643	[QUOTE=Ventmaster;3895878] If Amarr is "straight" w/cats, he might be surprised how much sound supression they provide once they're gone.[/QUOTE] Good point I missed the straight pipes. yeah some with standart exhaust find the extra air with LT and no cats too much. It is a very fine line and all up to personal preference, but sound supression and HP aren't good bed fellows. OP if you ever find yourself in the Tampa area I would be glad for you check out my car if it helps. __________________

10-16-2011, 08:12 PM	#2
ipimpthisc Banned Drives: @twinturbo, cammed, intrcooled@ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: nyc, EAST COAST HEAVY HITTERS Posts: 739	1. They are following the law...cat removal is a federal no-no, and 2. they lied its almost impossible to lose power from cat removal..there is a small exception, but that not with standing I doubt u fall in that group. Solution...get the "right personal" to remove it...and 2. make it so u can place it back for inspection.

10-17-2011, 08:01 PM	#6
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,862	Going catless will not create any sudden significant increase in performance. It will create a very different and not necessarily pleasant exhaust note, and will provide a constant and surprisingly strong smell of raw gas. And will also cause a continuous check engine light.

10-17-2011, 08:18 PM	#8
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,862	I do have a sensitive nose . But I've seen a few posts from guys with true straight pipes that have regretted the noise level. If Amarr is "straight" w/cats, he might be surprised how much sound supression they provide once they're gone.

10-17-2011, 08:26 PM	#9
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	I hate emissions. Politicians are what's ruining the environment.

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