simmo Member 431 Member For: 21y 10m 26d Gender: Male Location: byron bay more underarm hair per square km Posted 29/07/08 11:06 AM Share Posted 29/07/08 11:06 AM how easy is it to weld in a metalcat? Does it require a new dump pipe as well? plus a flange and adapter for the rest of the exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 10m 28d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 29/07/08 11:18 AM Share Posted 29/07/08 11:18 AM I spose it depends on your metal cat inlet/outlet size, I believe the BA has a 3" front pipe, so if it matches welding it in would be fairly easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6tunv Member 47 Member For: 16y 8m 21d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 02/08/08 03:05 AM Share Posted 02/08/08 03:05 AM I went in today to get my cat changed over but my ba has a twin system therefor it has 2 outlets in the stock cat. you need to change the cat then split is back after the cat. not as simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trough Lolly Member 4,349 Member For: 20y 3m 27d Gender: Male Location: Mildura Posted 04/08/08 08:34 AM Share Posted 04/08/08 08:34 AM piece of piss.the 3.5' cat gets welded to the dump, then a "Y" piece to split it back into the factory twins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELLOXRT Member 50 Member For: 19y 17d Location: QLD Posted 04/08/08 10:15 AM Share Posted 04/08/08 10:15 AM Simmo Should be only about $100-$150 for and exhuast shop to do the install if u don't feel like doin it.By the way got your fuel issue sorted now? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Donating Members 235 Member For: 16y 11m 26d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 06/08/08 06:23 AM Share Posted 06/08/08 06:23 AM how easy is it to weld in a metalcat? Does it require a new dump pipe as well? plus a flange and adapter for the rest of the exhaust. Got done today - 3.5" metal cat to stock exhaust with xforce splitter (3.5" to twin 2 1/4") - replace centre muffler with two hot dog style resonators $70 per side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike_Lightning Strike_Lightning Donating Members 198 Member For: 18y 9m 12d Gender: Male Location: Warnbro WA Posted 06/08/08 12:17 PM Share Posted 06/08/08 12:17 PM Hi Ryan, I was just about to ask a question I think you may of answered( what size exhaust has the standard T).So im assuming its 2 1/4''. correct ?What make of cat did you get ? and what does she sound like with the hotdogs in place of the centre muffler, not too loud that the boys in blue get attracted I hope.I have been checking e bay for 3.5'' metal cats but none available yet, wheres a good spot to get one ?Whats the concensus on the best make of cat ?A lot of questions I know but I like to be well informed before I part with my hard earned casharoony.cheers dg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trough Lolly Member 4,349 Member For: 20y 3m 27d Gender: Male Location: Mildura Posted 06/08/08 12:40 PM Share Posted 06/08/08 12:40 PM DG, a 3.5' metalcat is perfect to suit factory exhaust, and considering you have a T5, its gunna provide more than plenty for your car as it will be limited by the glass box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Donating Members 235 Member For: 16y 11m 26d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 06/08/08 10:29 PM Share Posted 06/08/08 10:29 PM Hi Ryan, I was just about to ask a question I think you may of answered( what size exhaust has the standard T).So im assuming its 2 1/4''. correct ?What make of cat did you get ? and what does she sound like with the hotdogs in place of the centre muffler, not too loud that the boys in blue get attracted I hope.I have been checking e bay for 3.5'' metal cats but none available yet, wheres a good spot to get one ?Whats the concensus on the best make of cat ?A lot of questions I know but I like to be well informed before I part with my hard earned casharoony.cheers dgDG, BA mk1 stock system is twin 2 1/4" pipes from cat back mate.Metal cat 3.5" s/s metal packed internals. my exhaust shop ordered it in in a day mate...3.5" to twin 2 1/4" Xforce splitter was $70 supplied & fittedAs for how it sounds it sounds, sweet! burbles and has a nice and deep note, doesnt drone but I have been taking it easy since no custom tune at the present time.Dont worry DG I looked around for a while first, didnt like the systems on offer so had this built up to be different and I am happy I did it, really happy with the results so far..CheersRyan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 07/08/08 06:43 AM Share Posted 07/08/08 06:43 AM Got any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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