downpipe question...

[mspdfreak]

I'm looking for an aftermarket exhaust, but I have to spend my money a bit at a time. Should I go with a downpipe first, or go with the actual exhaust system? Also, does a "turbo-back" (say, from ION) include the downpipe? And, I'm going to have this installed, and the the exhaust guy says I have to have a cat to work on it at all. Does ION's come with one? Thanks.

For Search Nazis: Yes, I did search, but "ION" is two letters short of allowing me to do so.

 

[Daniel Young]

He must be saying that you have to have a cat on it so that you can have it inspected. I believe here in NC that you have to have one( to pass emmisions tests), so maybe legally he can't install one without it.

 

[mspeed101]

definetly get the downpipe first. But if you have the money get a turboback. A turboback exhaust is the full exhaust system starting from the turbo all the way back to the muffler so yes that includes a downpipe. I believe Ions turboback does come with a hi flow cat or you can get it without which ever you prefer. If you dont want a cat take it to another aftermarket place and im sure they will install it for you

 

[Swerny]

Ion's turboback has a CAT, with a delete option i believe (replacement pipe for the CAT section for track use).

 

[Brian MP5T]

If you can do it all at once a Turbo Back is the answer. I would recommend getting a Hi-Flow cat unless you really need the turbo to spool as fast as possible. The difference with Hi Flow and without might only appear in your mind. It is only a 2.0L engine, and although on paper, there is a difference, the reality may not be worth the penalty of running without emission controls.

Later...Brian

 

[03MSPRO]

If you can do it all at once a Turbo Back is the answer. I would recommend getting a Hi-Flow cat unless you really need the turbo to spool as fast as possible. The difference with Hi Flow and without might only appear in your mind. It is only a 2.0L engine, and although on paper, there is a difference, the reality may not be worth the penalty of running without emission controls.

Later...Brian

exactly. And also we all need to help keep the air we breath clean

 

[Brian MP5T]

exactly. And also we all need to help keep the air we breath clean

Yes...That too!