Notices

Sports Cat vs Decat Downpipe

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01 April 2014, 10:19 AM
  #1  
ScottyPPP
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
ScottyPPP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default Sports Cat vs Decat Downpipe

Hi,

I have a collection of parts to go onto my Blob wagon (TD05 16G, Hawk 550 injectors, Prodrive sports cat, STi Up-pipe, 3 port etc).

This is the first turbo car I've had and would really like the odd flame and pops and bangs etc out the back which i'm not going to get with the sports cat.

If I went full decat instead and just kept hold of my current WRX catted downpipe for MOT's would this work? Or will fitting the downpipe for an MOT cause a load of argo as the car would be mapped with the decat?

The sports cat I have is the prodrive divorced wastegate item with the 2nd decat attached to it.

Cheers,

Scott
Old 01 April 2014, 01:38 PM
  #2  
Alan Jeffery
Scooby Regular
 
Alan Jeffery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Enginetuner.co.uk Plymouth Dyno Dynamics RR Engine machining and building EcuTek SimTek mapping
Posts: 3,662
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ScottyPPP
Hi,

I have a collection of parts to go onto my Blob wagon (TD05 16G, Hawk 550 injectors, Prodrive sports cat, STi Up-pipe, 3 port etc).

This is the first turbo car I've had and would really like the odd flame and pops and bangs etc out the back which i'm not going to get with the sports cat.

If I went full decat instead and just kept hold of my current WRX catted downpipe for MOT's would this work? Or will fitting the downpipe for an MOT cause a load of argo as the car would be mapped with the decat?

The sports cat I have is the prodrive divorced wastegate item with the 2nd decat attached to it.

Cheers,

Scott
Hi Scott

It's the usual dilemma. You have to choose! Fitting the sport cat just for an MOT won't hurt the car at all.
Old 01 April 2014, 01:41 PM
  #3  
Alan Jeffery
Scooby Regular
 
Alan Jeffery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Enginetuner.co.uk Plymouth Dyno Dynamics RR Engine machining and building EcuTek SimTek mapping
Posts: 3,662
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

PS of course it will have to be mapped to get the best from the decat, also to eliminate the warning light issues.
Old 01 April 2014, 02:01 PM
  #4  
ScottyPPP
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
ScottyPPP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

It wouldn't be the sports cat i would fit for MOT's just the stock WRX downpipe.
Old 01 April 2014, 05:09 PM
  #5  
Alan Jeffery
Scooby Regular
 
Alan Jeffery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Enginetuner.co.uk Plymouth Dyno Dynamics RR Engine machining and building EcuTek SimTek mapping
Posts: 3,662
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ScottyPPP
It wouldn't be the sports cat i would fit for MOT's just the stock WRX downpipe.
Ditto..
Old 01 April 2014, 11:20 PM
  #6  
Gambit
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (6)
 
Gambit's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Belfast
Posts: 3,285
Received 231 Likes on 172 Posts
Default

I thought the ppp sportcats are mot friendly & flow very well, so the difference between full decat and sportcat isnt that big? Which inturn doesnt really make it worthwhile swapping in & out each year.

Is there a proven % difference between ppp & decat?
Old 01 April 2014, 11:32 PM
  #7  
ScottyPPP
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
ScottyPPP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Its not the power difference i'm fussed about, I want flames

Trending Topics

Old 01 April 2014, 11:43 PM
  #8  
derek sti
Scooby Regular
 
derek sti's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: North wales
Posts: 549
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ScottyPPP
Its not the power difference i'm fussed about, I want flames
Hope you're ready for the barrage coming you're way mate.
Old 01 April 2014, 11:47 PM
  #9  
ScottyPPP
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
ScottyPPP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by derek sti
Hope you're ready for the barrage coming you're way mate.
Your*

I just want the odd flame out the back on spirited gear changes and some pops and bangs. Not a flamer kit!!!
Old 04 April 2014, 08:56 AM
  #10  
ScottyPPP
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
ScottyPPP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Are classic and newage downpipes the same fitment?
Old 05 April 2014, 02:24 AM
  #11  
Gambit
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (6)
 
Gambit's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Belfast
Posts: 3,285
Received 231 Likes on 172 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ScottyPPP
Are classic and newage downpipes the same fitment?
no
Old 06 April 2014, 04:32 PM
  #12  
just me
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (3)
 
just me's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: glasgow
Posts: 880
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Im at 409bhp with a prodrive sports cat, car wouldnt go any higher so will be going decat.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
fatboy_coach
General Technical
15
18 June 2016 03:48 PM
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
28
28 December 2015 11:07 PM
Tarling
Subaru Parts
10
19 October 2015 07:58 PM
Ganz1983
Subaru
5
02 October 2015 09:22 AM
sedge69
Wanted
0
01 October 2015 09:44 PM



Quick Reply: Sports Cat vs Decat Downpipe



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 07:59 AM.