I wanna put a cat delete/test pipe on my car.. but I'm just wondering how hard is it to remove it when it comes to warranty issue? Also, would they be able to tell that I had it when I take it off? I'm really worried especially I bought the service contract/extended warranty for my car too

Any inputs/comments/suggestions are greatly appreciated!! and I don't even know if I'm posting in the right section.. thanks!

 

very easy. 4 bolts....and maybe a new gasket or two.

It takes no time at all and they would never know that you had your cat out. The only trouble is when you put on a cat-delete, your CEL will come on until you get the CEL fix. which you can buy at any local auto parts store. There is a "how-to" in the how-to-install section. it is real easy.

 

I also should have asked if you have an VIII or a IX. Cuase the placement of the O2 sensor is different between the two.

 

its a pain in the *** if you can't get both ends of the car higher then 10 inches off the ground.
but it can be done with just a set of car ramps and a ratchet set, should only take you about 1-1/2 hours to do it.

you will be fine with the warranty

 

Convert your cat and test pipe to v-band flanges. Takes only 5 minutes to swap them out that way + however long it takes you to lift your car.

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I have an evo IX so when I replaced the o2 sensor... and I have to put the old one back... will they be able to tell?

 

very easy job, mostly about raising the car and how handy you are under your car, remember to take your set of wrenches and sockets with you unless you like multiple trips

as far as detection is simply a matter of not cleaning anything on the outside. Gaskets can be replaced and inside of flanges should still be rubbed clean.

 

it is a very easy job but can be hard if the bolts seemed welded on, basically if there is alot of rust it will take a bit longer then normal

 

What about the o2 issue?


I saw this one.. to fix the CEL.. it seems like I have to cut some wires?

 

wow you guys are helping me alot! I've been really searching through to find answers to my questions...

 

Well becuase you have a IX you will either need to have a test pipe with a bung welded in it for your O2 sensor...or an aftermarket exhaust with a bung welded in it.

I know that the Unorthodox racing test pipe already has a bung for your O2 sensor, but not all test pipes do.

 

its slightly easier than a drop-in filter mod

 

those electronic ones never work...at least from what I have seen. I tried one and it didn't work. Use the one that they have in the How-to section. it works perfect.

 

Get a breaker bar to help assist in taking off the bolts btw. the cat and exhaust ...its was a major PITA

 

Weld a bung into your test pipe and mount the O2 sensor there (better than leaving it flapping around). Before bringing in the car for service, get a c-reader or go to Autozone to clear the P0420 that will result from running catless.

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