catted header or catted front pipe?

[gabeg86]

ok so I've come to the conclusion that I want to keep one cat in the exhaust system to keep the rasp/tone down. I'm more than likely going the FA20Club route and you can get either the front pipe or header catted, so which is more beneficial? or does it even matter? thanks for any input

[jflogerzi]

Originally Posted by gabeg86

ok so I've come to the conclusion that I want to keep one cat in the exhaust system to keep the rasp/tone down. I'm more than likely going the FA20Club route and you can get either the front pipe or header catted, so which is more beneficial? or does it even matter? thanks for any input

I would keep the header catted. This way you don't have to "trick the ECU" that you have no cat. The front pipe is just there for better emissions. 0% chance of a CEL if you get a straight/resonated front pipe.

edit ninja who's the chick in your avatar?

[lbroskee]

if ur tuning ur car keep it in the front pipe b/c it's cheaper. if no tune keep it in the header

[FR-S Matt]

Catted front pipe. You should get a tune with a header anyway. Go catless on the header since the highest flow of the exhaust occurs through it.

[gabeg86]

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt

Catted front pipe. You should get a tune with a header anyway. Go catless on the header since the highest flow of the exhaust occurs through it.

Yeah I think this is the route I'm leaning on. The cel deal isn't a major concern since I'll be getting a tune with the header anyways. Thanks for the replies guys

[shu5892001]

catted front pipe, I remember Perrin saying that the cat in the header is easier to fail due to higher temperature and etc...

[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by shu5892001

catted front pipe, I remember Perrin saying that the cat in the header is easier to fail due to higher temperature and etc...

I'm still surprised Perrin decided not to make a header. There is a huge market for them and Perrin has a huge crowd following them. I'm sure they could make a pretty nice quality one that produces good numbers.

[gabeg86]

Originally Posted by shu5892001

catted front pipe, I remember Perrin saying that the cat in the header is easier to fail due to higher temperature and etc...

ahhh didn't even think about that. I was thinking about this from a restriction standpoint, but that makes sense though. catted front pipe it is

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt

I'm still surprised Perrin decided not to make a header. There is a huge market for them and Perrin has a huge crowd following them. I'm sure they could make a pretty nice quality one that produces good numbers.

did they ever say why they decided to not make one? everything they make is quality and I could see a header being a HUGE seller for them, especially with their loyal followers.

[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by gabeg86

ahhh didn't even think about that. I was thinking about this from a restriction standpoint, but that makes sense though. catted front pipe it is




did they ever say why they decided to not make one? everything they make is quality and I could see a header being a HUGE seller for them, especially with their loyal followers.

They said in a post they were not because they wanted a catted version only and felt that the cat would die quickly and did not want that from previous experience.

[Muller Performance]

Cat the front pipe. You won't want the header catted, it'll rob HP from the car.

[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by 987 Motorsports

Cat the front pipe. You won't want the header catted, it'll rob HP from the car.

and adds about $200 to a header.

[tjohnson104]

Originally Posted by gabeg86

Yeah I think this is the route I'm leaning on. The cel deal isn't a major concern since I'll be getting a tune with the header anyways. Thanks for the replies guys

is there anybody in ABQ that does tunes?

[Nightbringer]

Unless you're heavily modified, most opt for an "off the shelf" tune instead of a local dynotune. Visconti, FA20Club, etc all offer good options.

[gabeg86]

Originally Posted by 987 Motorsports

Cat the front pipe. You won't want the header catted, it'll rob HP from the car.

gotcha. will do thanks

Originally Posted by tjohnson104

is there anybody in ABQ that does tunes?

Originally Posted by Nightbringer

Unless you're heavily modified, most opt for an "off the shelf" tune instead of a local dynotune. Visconti, FA20Club, etc all offer good options.

^^^this.... but yes there is also a local company I deal with named Motiva that does everything from alignments to full custom fabricated race/turbo builds. there are several other tuning shops around town too, but I don't think any deal with ecutek. you can always rent the dyno and have fa20club or whoever do a remote tune too in real time