Test pipe?

[trigger94587]

Im so noob to ask this whats a test pipe for? is it for turbo only or also in N/A?

[SeanC]

a test pipe bolts in place of the cat. todays high flowing 3" cats are not much of a restriction though.

[trigger94587]

a test pipe bolts in place of the cat. todays high flowing 3" cats are not much of a restriction though.

ic... i have a ka24e engine and a OBX exhaust system can i put a test pipe on my exhaust? whats the difference?

[sleepsilvia]

yes, you can put one on your exhaust. but since you live in cali, i'd go with a high flow cat. a test pipe is just a pipe that bolts up to where the cat use to be.

[teddy]

A test pipe is just a straight through pipe that bolts on where the cat converter was. The catalytic converter helps you meet smog regulations. It would not be wise to put a test pipe on your car if you live in Cali.

[trigger94587]

So hi flow cat is better than test pipe?

[sleepyRPS13]

caught with a removed cat is a $1500 or more, not sure.

especially on cali

[trigger94587]

caught with a removed cat is a $1500 or more, not sure.

especially on cali

DANG!!! do u think should i replace my cat with a high flow cat? but is it legal here in CA?

[s13_drftone]

california regulation suck!!! if you get caught with no cat....good luck just got to pay the fine!!!!! it alot of money

[sleepyRPS13]

pdm-racing.com sells 2.5" & 3" magnaflow hi-flow cats

[trigger94587]

pdm-racing.com sells 2.5" & 3" magnaflow hi-flow cats

How do I know what will i get 2.5" or 3"?

[9240sx]

If you have a OBX cat back already.You need to get a cat with the flanges already welded on..And i would just get one thats the same size as your catback piping..So all the pipings the same size..

[trigger94587]

If you have a OBX cat back already.You need to get a cat with the flanges already welded on..And i would just get one thats the same size as your catback piping..So all the pipings the same size..

Ic Thanks guys for the help!

[SR20drftSX]

i am thinkin bout gettin a test pipe aswell..i live in NY..gonna get one of those ebay ones for like 40 bucks....do they make it EXTREMELY loud? cus i dont know if i want it too loud..im already gettin a 2.5 inch cat back with an RS Type 4.5 inch outlet muffler...just tell me some more facts about the test pipe and if it will be too loud

[namwons_240]

i am currently running an hks super dragger 3'' (bought 3 years ago with my sr) with gutted cat on my n/a ka-de (bought another hatch to replace the one that got totaled )and injen intake...its pretty loud wide open and on the highway it can be drowning at 70 mph at 3k rpm but city driving its reasonable below 2500 rpm.