MK1 Cat-back on a MK2??

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

   #1 22nd October 2010, 23:23

   May seem like a stupid question but will a cat-back exhaust system off a MK1 VTR fit stright on a MK2 VTR??
   
   The reason im not sure is because obviously the cats are in different places.
   
   Thanks in advance and sorry for my ignorance!
2. thedon2008 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Sompting//Brighton Posts: 516 Wicked Red MK2 VTR

   #2 23rd October 2010, 11:01

   Someone please help!!
3. thedon2008 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Sompting//Brighton Posts: 516 Wicked Red MK2 VTR

   #3 23rd October 2010, 12:06

   Just a quick yes or no would work for me!
4. ukgaz Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Maidenhead Posts: 683 Saxo VtR '52

   #4 23rd October 2010, 12:24

   Not sure on that one, as the cat is located in different place. Plus you ain't going to get a quick answer on a Friday Night/Saturday Morning here
5. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #5 23rd October 2010, 12:29

   No
   
   it will be too short by around 2 foot where the mark 1 cat should be
   
   if you get a mark 1 decat system it will fit
6. thedon2008 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Sompting//Brighton Posts: 516 Wicked Red MK2 VTR

   #6 23rd October 2010, 13:45

   So would it fit if I bought a mk1 decat pipe or just added a length of pipe where the mk1 cat would be?
7. Jason0186 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Nelson,Lancashire Posts: 242 Black Saxo VTR (2001)

   #7 23rd October 2010, 13:59

   Yes a mk1 SYSTEM will fit but then you have to do the oil filter mod. There is a guide on here to do it mate. Then you need a mk1 decat pipe aswell.
   
   Jason
8. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #8 23rd October 2010, 17:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by thedon2008 So would it fit if I bought a mk1 decat pipe or just added a length of pipe where the mk1 cat would be?

   decat pipe is the best way to do it tbh
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Jason0186 Yes a mk1 SYSTEM will fit but then you have to do the oil filter mod. There is a guide on here to do it mate. Then you need a mk1 decat pipe aswell. Jason

   thats for the manifold mate not the exhaust itself which requires no other mods apart from the decat pipe
9. brosnan Established Member Joined: May 2008 Kent Posts: 1127 BMW X5 4.4 PETROL

   #9 23rd October 2010, 17:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by thedon2008 May seem like a stupid question but will a cat-back exhaust system off a MK1 VTR fit stright on a MK2 VTR?? The reason im not sure is because obviously the cats are in different places. Thanks in advance and sorry for my ignorance!

   Some mk2 have the cat on the mani, mk1 have under the car... Just depends on the sax.... like my mk2 has cat under...
10. Jason0186 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Nelson,Lancashire Posts: 242 Black Saxo VTR (2001)

    #10 24th October 2010, 14:55

    thats for the manifold mate not the exhaust itself which requires no other mods apart from the decat pipe[/QUOTE]
    
    Thats why i said system mate.
    
    Jason
11. corrosiond Newbie Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 2

    #11 4th February 2011, 23:07

    Quote:

    cat back mufflers a "cat back" exhaust is all the pipe and muffler(s) from your catalytic converter to the tailpipe. it is a must in emissions legal vehicles to avois a ticket if your replacing your factory exhaust. however "true duals" are very cheap and are nothing more than a pipe from the manafold or header, to the tailpipe, no mufflers or cats.

    Upgrading your car, truck, or SUV's auto exhaust system is a great way to build horsepower, free up trapped torque, and improve upon anemic-sounding factory systems.