Re: dual downpipe

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

"M. Hansen" wrote:
> 
> Hi All:
> Just installed a tt downpipe and exhaust I got for $50 off of a wrecked
> GTI.  Sure wakes up the old beast and it finally sounds as healthy as
> the rest of the cars in my garage.  Really like that raspy sound above
> 4000 too.  My problem is that I am facing emission testing for the first
> time in 6 months and they do a visual inspection for a cat converter.  I
> really don't want to ditch the downpipe for a tt cat downpipe so I was
> thinking of installing a cat right behind the downpipe after the shift
> box.  Physically there is enough room and this would let me pass the
> visual test.  I'm not so concerned about the effectiveness of the cat so
> far back from the engine. 

Well, the earlier cars have the Cat back by the shifter, it prob. won't
be a problem. I'd like to recommend a good flowing cat that you leave in
place, less worries down the road. 

> What are your experiences with this
> and do you have any suggestions?  Any help is appreciated.
> 
> Mike Hansen
> 83 Scirocco GT

Not sure were you are but having a cat is the only way for me out here
in California.

TBerk

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