Will a cat from a 1996 WRX STi V2 fit a 93 WRX import?
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Costa Del Glasgow
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Will a cat from a 1996 WRX STi V2 fit a 93 WRX import?
Hi,
have been offered a Catalytic coverter from a 1996 wrx sti v2 and need to know whether it will fit on my 1993 WRX import. it's the one on the downpipe
I need one because mine has just failed its emissions test on it's MoT
cheers
Nick
have been offered a Catalytic coverter from a 1996 wrx sti v2 and need to know whether it will fit on my 1993 WRX import. it's the one on the downpipe
I need one because mine has just failed its emissions test on it's MoT
cheers
Nick
#5
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (8)
It's more probable that your lambda has gone or the MOT tester is running the wrong emissions test.
Did you inform the tester that your car is a pre '95 import and therefor requires a 'non cat' test?
What are your readings?
#9
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (13)
Oh yes - I remember that.
The grey area though is if the testing station can find your exact match of testing criteria for the vehicle's details. If they can then the flow chart does dictate a CAT test.
I suppose this is why some MOT stations do a CAT test for 92-95 cars, and others don't.
If I'd have realised that when I had my 93 WRX, I'd have I'll grinded away my VIN plate's Model code and VIN code....!!!
The grey area though is if the testing station can find your exact match of testing criteria for the vehicle's details. If they can then the flow chart does dictate a CAT test.
I suppose this is why some MOT stations do a CAT test for 92-95 cars, and others don't.
If I'd have realised that when I had my 93 WRX, I'd have I'll grinded away my VIN plate's Model code and VIN code....!!!
Last edited by joz8968; 01 September 2010 at 04:18 PM.
#10
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (8)
Oh yes - rember that.
the grey area though is if the testing station cabn find your exact match of vehicle details... if YES, then the flow chart dictates a CAT test.
I suppose this is why some MOT stations do a CAT etst and others don't.
If I'd have ralised that when I had my 93 WRX I'd have I'll grinded away my VIN plate's Model code and VIN code....!!! :lo1!:
the grey area though is if the testing station cabn find your exact match of vehicle details... if YES, then the flow chart dictates a CAT test.
I suppose this is why some MOT stations do a CAT etst and others don't.
If I'd have ralised that when I had my 93 WRX I'd have I'll grinded away my VIN plate's Model code and VIN code....!!! :lo1!:
#17
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (8)
No offence meant
And the HC is better than mine (could have a cat fitted i suppose)
The tester is not a Scoob fan either.
First thing he said to me, "well thats failed for starters" when i asked why, he repied "coz i fecking hate Scoobs"
He drives a Vectra (that should be in the swear filter)
And the HC is better than mine (could have a cat fitted i suppose)
The tester is not a Scoob fan either.
First thing he said to me, "well thats failed for starters" when i asked why, he repied "coz i fecking hate Scoobs"
He drives a Vectra (that should be in the swear filter)
#18
Scooby Regular
he prop cant afford one n thats why he dont like em orrrr one over took him on the motorway when he was doing 68mph as he dont like to do 70 as you could easly go 1mph over the speed limit down hill haha ive met some good mot testers but alot of them are complete ***** took me 3 years to find a good mot tester n hes now moving to london in a few month so i will be looking again next year
#19
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Costa Del Glasgow
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I mailed my MoT man and showed him the link Bat posted above. this was his response.
"it wont work as there is an exact match in the gas analyzer database which means it has to be cat tested. good try though."
so I guess that because he can find an exact match it has to be cat tested
bugger
"it wont work as there is an exact match in the gas analyzer database which means it has to be cat tested. good try though."
so I guess that because he can find an exact match it has to be cat tested
bugger
#20
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (13)
I mailed my MoT man and showed him the link Bat posted above. this was his response.
"it wont work as there is an exact match in the gas analyzer database which means it has to be cat tested. good try though."
so I guess that because he can find an exact match it has to be cat tested
bugger
"it wont work as there is an exact match in the gas analyzer database which means it has to be cat tested. good try though."
so I guess that because he can find an exact match it has to be cat tested
bugger
#21
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (8)
I mailed my MoT man and showed him the link Bat posted above. this was his response.
"it wont work as there is an exact match in the gas analyzer database which means it has to be cat tested. good try though."
so I guess that because he can find an exact match it has to be cat tested
bugger
"it wont work as there is an exact match in the gas analyzer database which means it has to be cat tested. good try though."
so I guess that because he can find an exact match it has to be cat tested
bugger
Pick me up if i'm wrong here;
The Impreza was introduced to the UK market in 1993, initially as a 5-door wagon, then later as a 4-door saloon.
The turbo charged version, called the Turbo 2000 AWD was released in the UK in 1994. The equivalent model in Japan is called the WRX.
So as the OP's car was built before the UK had even seen the Turbo 2000, how can there be an exact match, surely the only exact match 'is' a WRX import as there was no UK equivelent at that time
Ask him what he is testing it as, if he is matching it with the Turbo 2000 the surley that is incorrect, is it not?
Looks like i might have the same prob come this September then, unless i do 110 mile round trip
Last edited by Glowplug; 02 September 2010 at 04:03 PM.
#26
Scooby Regular
Most cats will fit as in bolt up and not leak or blow but the lanbo sensors will not fit as they are different pins / plugs also there in different locations I bought a cat off an 94 import to fit to my 1998 UK wagon for the mot. It bolted together but no sensor would fit so I had to modify a new one costing me nearly £300 it was a high risk venture but thankfully payed off in future if I buy a scooby that has been de catted I will ask for the cat if they don't have it I would walk away
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
KOEScoob
ScoobyNet General
6
17 September 2015 03:51 PM