Spec B Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 So there are two cats in the DP making a total of four? I thought there were three total. One in the DP, one in the MP and one in the UP. The stock DP has 2 portions, the shorty (with 1 cat) and the midpipe (with 1 cat)..total of 2 post turbo. Then you add in the up cat for a grand total of 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 This got me confused initially too...someone please correct me if I am wrong..especially about the resonator. On the stock exhaust (post turbo) there are 5 parts: 1 - Downpipe - Shorty section (with cat) bolts to 2 - Downpipe - Mid pipe section (with cat) bolts to 3 - Exhaust - Midpipe (with resonator) and 4 - Exhaust - Y pipe bolts to 5 - Exhaust Mufflers When you hear "Catback Exhaust" that means Pieces 3 through 5. When you hear aftermarket downpipe it usually means pieces 1 and 2...some aftermarket DP manufacturers offer a "shorty" DP, that would only be piece 1. I would always confuse 2 and 3 since they are usually referred to by the same name (midpipe). Don't think anyone can be clearer than this. Thanks for taking the time to elaborate and break it down for a confused newbie in terms of exhaust parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I vote yes for the smell. As i've said before, i leave the garage closed for first few seconds of start up, just so the gas smell can accumulate. I love the way it smeels. Is wuner if thot casueds teh Drain Bramage. Uh meen I hupe I ddnt brain my damage I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 So there are two cats in the DP making a total of four? I thought there were three total. One in the DP, one in the MP and one in the UP. only 3 in 05-06. uppipe, downpipe and midpipe (the shorty sections, not the long pipe that's kinda part of the y-pipe). 07+ only 2 in the down and mid pipes. someone posted a diagram of a turbo back exhaust for me when I was a newb and I thought I had it. apparently I can't seem to find it or I'd post it. It cleared up a lot for me. Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Once I have this figured out, I'll make one if I haven't already seen one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 [ATTACH]52275[/ATTACH] It is sorta like this: Red: Shorty Section of DP Blue: Midpipe section of DP Yellow: Mid and Y pipe Brown: Mufflers I love slow days at work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Break Beat Zen Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 only 3 in 05-06. uppipe, downpipe and midpipe (the shorty sections, not the long pipe that's kinda part of the y-pipe). 07+ only 2 in the down and mid pipes. someone posted a diagram of a turbo back exhaust for me when I was a newb and I thought I had it. apparently I can't seem to find it or I'd post it. It cleared up a lot for me. This should help clear things up http://i27.tinypic.com/2aj0ra9.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 This should help clear things up http://i27.tinypic.com/2aj0ra9.jpg yes! that's the one!!! thanks. Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 After all the work I put into my diagram...sigh! That shows it so much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 i saved it for later reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Awesome! Thanks Zen...here's the only pic I have for reference. It's an Xo2 "CBE" (with resonator) next to the stock CBE: http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/kagenmateer/Picture014-1.jpg Soooo...what I thought was the third cat I removed was actually a resonator (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas569 Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 lol yup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Prime Power Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Anyone have a link to taking the dp off and what size resistor to use? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I would appreciate a walkthrough on that. There are DP walkthroughs (plz post link if u know where they are), but I haven't seen one on the resistor. Only discussion with no pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmelcke Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Awesome! Thanks Zen...here's the only pic I have for reference. It's an Xo2 "CBE" (with resonator) next to the stock CBE: http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/kagenmateer/Picture014-1.jpg Soooo...what I thought was the third cat I removed was actually a resonator (?) are you serious? so my catless downpipe and up pipe means im running totally catless? i thought that was the last cat in the chain. no wonder my car stinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmelcke Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 so does anyone sell that pipe above by itself? id like to go 3 inch all the way but keep the stock mufflers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmeat Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 LOL noobs I'm pleasantly surprised... It was most certainly worth the couple bucks and 10 mins of my time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HOGZAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYtoVT Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 subscribe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 LOL noobshttp://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/kagenmateer/funny-pictures-cat-talk-to-the-hand.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFTEK Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I gutted all my pipes the first month i got my XT, deleted the resonator, slapped a K&N in with the intake box mod and send the wife to the mall with it She now has a very heavy foot ever since.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahtnoob Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 i have an 05 lgt 5EAT. is there a cat in the midpipe that i have to remove as i do for the downpipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eqt2010 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 ^ You don't "have to" remove the cat in midpipe for stage 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahtnoob Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 what does "have to" mean? please clarify so i don't buy the one that i'm looking to buy if it's not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eqt2010 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 The stock downpipe has 2 pieces: front(shorty downpipe) and rear(midpipe)... Basically the minimum requirement for stage 2 is to remove the cat in the front(shorty) piece...so that's why I said you don't "have to" remove the cat in midpipe. You can keep it and remove the front one only. PS: you can see the pic in #82... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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