de-catting a mk2 vtr?

1. thedon2008 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Sompting//Brighton Posts: 516 Wicked Red MK2 VTR

   #1 7th October 2008, 23:14

   iv just bought an ashley exhaust system and i wana buy a 4-2-1 manifold which obviously will then de-cat it.
   
   so wen it comes to mot time would i have to change the manifold back or would i be able to use the mk1 under the car cat?
   
   any help appreciated
2. Richie2104VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2006 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 2770 VTARRRR/S

   #2 7th October 2008, 23:16

   You will be able to use a mk1 cat under the car for MOT time.
3. Alexp Central South Joined: Jun 2006 East Sussex Posts: 3105 VTS :)

   #3 7th October 2008, 23:17

   It's a bit more pricey, but kam-racing are selling 4-2-1's with a built in sport cat.
   
   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/manufactu...o-vtr-998.html
4. thedon2008 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Sompting//Brighton Posts: 516 Wicked Red MK2 VTR

   #4 7th October 2008, 23:22

   yeah i was looking at the sports cats but ive been told the power gains arent that great, especially for the price. anyone have any more opinions on the sports cats?
5. Richie2104VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2006 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 2770 VTARRRR/S

   #5 7th October 2008, 23:25

   Ive had a sports cat and now a de-cat. For the money i would de-cat and fit a cat for MOT time tbh.
6. thedon2008 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Sompting//Brighton Posts: 516 Wicked Red MK2 VTR

   #6 7th October 2008, 23:31

   ok well thnx for ya help guys. is the supersprint the only 4-2-1 manifold that will go straight on a mk2 vtr without anything needing relocating or is their any others?
7. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #7 7th October 2008, 23:35

   the piper and janspeed fit without changing the filter. Only the Raceland needs any modifications
8. Richie2104VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2006 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 2770 VTARRRR/S

   #8 7th October 2008, 23:36

   The supersprint is the only 4-2-1, unless you want to mess on with oil filter relocation for the raceland to fit. GMC do a 4-1 manifold aswell which will de-cat and fit straight on. You will see similar gains with either really.
9. thedon2008 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Sompting//Brighton Posts: 516 Wicked Red MK2 VTR

   #9 7th October 2008, 23:44

   how hard is it to relocate the filter? easy job for any garage?
10. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #10 7th October 2008, 23:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by thedon2008 how hard is it to relocate the filter? easy job for any garage?

    you don't need to relocate, just fit a mk 1 oil filter and thread and plug a hole in the block. You only need to do this for the Raceland
    
    the 4-2-1 supplied by Janspeed, supersprint and piper all fit fine.
11. Nick_106 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 470 Ford Ranger Pick Up

    #11 8th October 2008, 01:10

    Are you sure about tht Kam?
    I have 2000+ Quiksilver with a janspeed 4-2-1 and i had to fit the early style oil filter because the oil filter was jus too close for my liking!