Does anybody know if the stock cat is the same size as what is needed after an SR20 swap? I want to get a 3" cat with flanges so that I can bolt it up to my exhaust when my SR20 gets here. If I take my stock cat to this muffler shop and have him make a 3" one that is the same length, will it fit?
TIA.
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BuudWeizErr
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SpeedRacer1
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sr20wannabe
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hahahah your not into killing the environment while driving? just having the sr20 defeats that purpose. if you get pulled over having a test pipe should be the least of your worries. i say get a test pipe gain about 10 hp and your exhaust isnt going to be that loud. im running a test pipe and 2.5 inch exhaust on my NA civic. while its loud i have yet to get pulled over for it AND im in souther california where cops are the most anal.
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BuudWeizErr
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sr20wannabe
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why do you think the sr20 is illegal here? we have higher emissions standards than they do in japan. hence the illegality. ever wonder why america gets the ****ty downgraded motors from other places such as germany and japan. yeah its because of our emissions laws. i was just pointing out that owning and sr20 and being evironmentally minded is like an oxymoron
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BuudWeizErr
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Just gut that stock cat or run a test pipe. Why worry about getting big fat tickets when you're already running an illegal engine under your hood? The SR20DET is a no no in the eyes of the law...might as well get a test pipe or gut that cat...no need to make an excuse of killing the environment or ticket for running with no cat. This world is gonna come to an end sooner or later :thinker
smogged in Las Vegas, NV, my SR20 passed on it's own (After severe tweakage).
My car has a cat, and it passed, on its own. Some people are more worried about getting screwed by police officers/inspections than others. If a cop pulls you over and says "pop hood" he's going to see NISSAN, 4 cylinder, he's not going to ask for your FSM to make sure this is the proper motor.
he IS, however, going to realize if you are missing a cat, and that your tailpipe is emitting a.) an incredibly ****ty smell, or b.) smoke
so, in conclusion, what should have been an easily answered question about catalytic converters (for which the original poster obviously shows a desire for) and the like, turns into another flaming session. the same EXACT thing that happened when i asked for smog help for my car. And this is why posts on this forum have 373459874389 views, and 2 responses.
My car has a cat, and it passed, on its own. Some people are more worried about getting screwed by police officers/inspections than others. If a cop pulls you over and says "pop hood" he's going to see NISSAN, 4 cylinder, he's not going to ask for your FSM to make sure this is the proper motor.
he IS, however, going to realize if you are missing a cat, and that your tailpipe is emitting a.) an incredibly ****ty smell, or b.) smoke
so, in conclusion, what should have been an easily answered question about catalytic converters (for which the original poster obviously shows a desire for) and the like, turns into another flaming session. the same EXACT thing that happened when i asked for smog help for my car. And this is why posts on this forum have 373459874389 views, and 2 responses.
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Cyberkreig
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Srpower -- How do you plan to explain the big Snail-lookin-thing that doesnt have a CARB sticker to match?
sr20wannabe -- The Sr20 is also illegal b/c ofa "legal" motor list. Perhaps others could give you more specific details. But i do know that there is a list of motors that are legal in this country (i.e. every motor sold in this country) and the SR20DET is not on that list (as it was never sold here) thus the "For race or offroad use only"
sr20wannabe -- The Sr20 is also illegal b/c ofa "legal" motor list. Perhaps others could give you more specific details. But i do know that there is a list of motors that are legal in this country (i.e. every motor sold in this country) and the SR20DET is not on that list (as it was never sold here) thus the "For race or offroad use only"
Cyberkreig, you must never have seen an SR motor in your life.
Because, in the position that it's located, you can't see the stock turbo at ALL.
I have people come up to my intake runners all the time and say "Aw man, sweet, you got headers!"
They ignore the big "intercooler turbo" stamped into my coil pack cover.
Because, in the position that it's located, you can't see the stock turbo at ALL.
I have people come up to my intake runners all the time and say "Aw man, sweet, you got headers!"
They ignore the big "intercooler turbo" stamped into my coil pack cover.
srpower wrote:Cyberkreig, you must never have seen an SR motor in your life.
Because, in the position that it's located, you can't see the stock turbo at ALL.
I have people come up to my intake runners all the time and say "Aw man, sweet, you got headers!"
They ignore the big "intercooler turbo" stamped into my coil pack cover.
If you show me your engine bay, I'm sure I can see where the stock turbo is and find every other pieces you have in there.:icesangel
About what you were saying though...I'm sure if you have people that knows their engines...I'm sure they know what to look for and what not. Pretty sure those people that have come up to you and said "Aw man, sweet, you got headers!" don't know anything about turbo engines.
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Cyberkreig
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Actualy, I have a blacktop.
The stock turbo mani is obviously NOT headers.. And depending on the aftermarket header, Your turbo could sit in a very obvious position.
My point was simply that any cop that pulls you over and asks to look under your hood is going to be educated enough to spot a turbo setup, IC piping and, Especialy if you have the "Intercooled Turbo" coil cover..
The stock turbo mani is obviously NOT headers.. And depending on the aftermarket header, Your turbo could sit in a very obvious position.
My point was simply that any cop that pulls you over and asks to look under your hood is going to be educated enough to spot a turbo setup, IC piping and, Especialy if you have the "Intercooled Turbo" coil cover..
hehe, i doubt that many cops would be aware that the 240sx never came in a turbocharged model. what do they know? hehe.
I didn't mean to flame at you, just saying, even educated people will often ask me "where's your turbo."
Heck, when i had my "out of state VIN inspection" at the Nevada DMV, the guy asked me to pop my hood, I'll admit i was a little worried, but he just said "4 cylinder?" and i said "YES sir", and he closed it. So if someone who is trained to know the differences between engines in cars such as an emissions control person at the DMV doesn't have a problem with it, i doubt that your every day run of the mill patrol car will either. a CAT on the other hand, i can see that being one of the things they are extensively trained to look (and smell) for, and i HAVE heard of california police officers pulling people over, and getting out the mirrors to make sure everything is as it should be. the things they are most picky about, from what i've heard, are the cat's the intakes and the exhausts, so if you can have the CARB stickers (#'s) on those, then the other stuff (the whole motor) i wouldn't think to be much of a problem. I also doubt there is an SR20DET task force running around SoCal. Again, i didn't mean to flame at you, just stating what i'm familiar with.
I didn't mean to flame at you, just saying, even educated people will often ask me "where's your turbo."
Heck, when i had my "out of state VIN inspection" at the Nevada DMV, the guy asked me to pop my hood, I'll admit i was a little worried, but he just said "4 cylinder?" and i said "YES sir", and he closed it. So if someone who is trained to know the differences between engines in cars such as an emissions control person at the DMV doesn't have a problem with it, i doubt that your every day run of the mill patrol car will either. a CAT on the other hand, i can see that being one of the things they are extensively trained to look (and smell) for, and i HAVE heard of california police officers pulling people over, and getting out the mirrors to make sure everything is as it should be. the things they are most picky about, from what i've heard, are the cat's the intakes and the exhausts, so if you can have the CARB stickers (#'s) on those, then the other stuff (the whole motor) i wouldn't think to be much of a problem. I also doubt there is an SR20DET task force running around SoCal. Again, i didn't mean to flame at you, just stating what i'm familiar with.
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Cyberkreig
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Thanks for recinding the Flame
I totaly understand you point about the cat, I didnt realize you were in NV. I only noticed that some of the ppl asking the questions were in Cali, I remembered a previous thread where they were talking about the cops taking courses and carrying picture books of what the engine bay should look like in Cali.