MKV 2l FSI - to decat or not

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MKV 2l FSI - to decat or not

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Hi guys

my exhaust is not sounding too great atm, so i decided to call powerflow for a quote for a ff exhaust.... the guy advised that i look at the cat first. he reckons at my current mileage (135k km's) my cat should be quite restricted already. when you add the cost of the de-cat it starts looking like an expensive exercise. i've always been happy with powerflow's work on my previous rides..... i just dont have experience with a de-cat? any thoughts, experiences on this would be helpful...

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the guy said it will definately change the sound of the car too - i dont want it loud, because i spend quite a bit of time on the road daily. suppose the tone can be adjusted with the exhaust system tho.

didn't want to cut the rear valance for the tailpiece - anyone know what the gti rear valnce costs?
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anyone got any more thoughts or advice? will a decat make a difference in the performance/economy of the car?
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Trust me, remove the Catalytic Converter. It hampers the flow of the exhaust very negatively.

It won't be that much louder, maybe 5-10%

Save fuel, increase performance all for R300...it's a no brainer really.
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I've done it on all my cars!

Did the caddy panel van yesterday, makes a funny noise now but goes better and only cost me R250 at kwik fit in randburg
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vw4life wrote:the guy said it will definately change the sound of the car too - i dont want it loud, because i spend quite a bit of time on the road daily. suppose the tone can be adjusted with the exhaust system tho.

didn't want to cut the rear valance for the tailpiece - anyone know what the gti rear valnce costs?
About R1500.
I have a GTi valance and GTi back box with a silencer, decat, my car sounds lovely and no highway drone either.
Def. doesnt sound like a 1.6
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thanks guys ....i'm definately leaning towards getting everything done (pipe and decat) at the same time....probably leave the gti valance but loathed to cut the standard valance!!! thanks for the help. so this will be the first 'mod' since i have the car (2yrs) .... its a slippery slope and i'm slipping!!! next will be brakes.... maybe i should start a thread!
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magsta wrote:About R1500.
:!offtopic: was just about to PM you now to ask. :grin:

BTW...how does your car go now with the 18's on Magsta?
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zainyboymk1 wrote:
magsta wrote:About R1500.
:!offtopic: was just about to PM you now to ask. :grin:

BTW...how does your car go now with the 18's on Magsta?
Well i had them on for 2 days, it actually felt softer with the 18's on. Weird!!
17's are back on since 18's are being resprayed.
Getting them back on monday from the paint people. :grin:
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can't wait to see the colour on the wheels magsta! :cool:
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