I can I run a Tek2 with just a magnex rear box ?
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I am looking to improve the performance of my MY99. I understand that a Tek2 is a standard remap of the original ecu. Can this be used with little modification to the car? I am
currently running a Magnex rear box and K&N panel filter, would the tek2 be OK (safe) for this set up or should I replace the centre section (pos with a magnex catless with resonator) to get the full potential from the new ecu map? I do not want to mod the car more that this, though just the ecu and the rear box would be preferred.
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currently running a Magnex rear box and K&N panel filter, would the tek2 be OK (safe) for this set up or should I replace the centre section (pos with a magnex catless with resonator) to get the full potential from the new ecu map? I do not want to mod the car more that this, though just the ecu and the rear box would be preferred.
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Does you motor have a cat in the downpipe?
If it does I personally would de-cat the downpipe as oppossed to the centre section.
But that's just my Opinion.
After that, I think you would not be too far short of a safe setup.
If it does I personally would de-cat the downpipe as oppossed to the centre section.
But that's just my Opinion.
After that, I think you would not be too far short of a safe setup.
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Thanks for the input, though that now leads me to ask some other questions.
If I run a Tek 2 on my car as it is, what performance enhancement will I get? I am looking for stealth mods and don’t want to have an excessive exhaust noise; current Magnet back box is just fine. I understand that replacing the centre section with a resonator catless item would be quieter than a straight through unit, is that right? How does replacing the downpipe change the volume and power compared to the mid section?
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If I run a Tek 2 on my car as it is, what performance enhancement will I get? I am looking for stealth mods and don’t want to have an excessive exhaust noise; current Magnet back box is just fine. I understand that replacing the centre section with a resonator catless item would be quieter than a straight through unit, is that right? How does replacing the downpipe change the volume and power compared to the mid section?
Thanks
Duke
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Backbox has most effect on noise. If you want to keep it quiet and the most powerful use a 2.5 inch full decat system with resonated centre and a quiet back box.
Tek 2 will add about 10% to the baseline power with or without exhaust.
Tek 2 will add about 10% to the baseline power with or without exhaust.
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If it helps, I have just fitted a Tek 2 ecu. So far I have only de-catted the centre, so the downpipe cat is still there.
It has totally transformed the car, feels much quicker and smoother. I will be de-catting the downpipe as soon as I find the money though
It has totally transformed the car, feels much quicker and smoother. I will be de-catting the downpipe as soon as I find the money though
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Thanks for the info. Sound like the Tek2 is fine.
I presume if I remove either Cat then I will have to replace it for the MOT, or is the cat in the down pipe bigger so that I might get away with removing the centre Cat and be OK for MOT?
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I presume if I remove either Cat then I will have to replace it for the MOT, or is the cat in the down pipe bigger so that I might get away with removing the centre Cat and be OK for MOT?
Duke
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Removal of centre cat will cause no MOT issues (like the PPP'd cars are). Removal of the Downpipe cat and keeping the centre cat can pass the MOT at a scrape, as long as the cat is really hot when tested.
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