simmo Member 431 Member For: 22y 3m 7d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48143-installing-metalcat-to-std-exhaust/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 3m 9d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48143-installing-metalcat-to-std-exhaust/#findComment-711979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6tunv Member 47 Member For: 17y 1m 2d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48143-installing-metalcat-to-std-exhaust/#findComment-713488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trough Lolly Member 4,349 Member For: 20y 8m 8d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48143-installing-metalcat-to-std-exhaust/#findComment-714351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELLOXRT Member 50 Member For: 19y 4m 28d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48143-installing-metalcat-to-std-exhaust/#findComment-714403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Donating Members 235 Member For: 17y 4m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 06/08/08 06:23 AM Share Posted 06/08/08 06:23 AM simmo said: 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48143-installing-metalcat-to-std-exhaust/#findComment-715097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike_Lightning Strike_Lightning Donating Members 198 Member For: 19y 1m 23d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48143-installing-metalcat-to-std-exhaust/#findComment-715338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trough Lolly Member 4,349 Member For: 20y 8m 8d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48143-installing-metalcat-to-std-exhaust/#findComment-715354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Donating Members 235 Member For: 17y 4m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 06/08/08 10:29 PM Share Posted 06/08/08 10:29 PM dg246 said: 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48143-installing-metalcat-to-std-exhaust/#findComment-715400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 22y 20d 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 https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/48143-installing-metalcat-to-std-exhaust/#findComment-715552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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