Resonated Test Pipe - Honda-Acura.net

Thrule01 · 11-03-09, 11:36 PM

My 99 gsr the cat is starting to get clogged. Alot of people are telling me to just bang it out and use it. But im leaning towards a test pipe. I had just an ebay one on a previous car and it was too loud. And the cops around here are strict and plus it was just too much.

Anyone can recommend a decent part to replace it? I have a dc header and a greddy sp2 exhaust if that matters.

Any help is welcomed. Thanks

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**Spec R** · 11-04-09, 12:26 AM

dont bang it out. it will resonate terribly and create that bumble sound thats super annoying.

also having no cat is basically making your car equal to 50-60 other integras with operating catalytic converters.

but if u truly do crave the extra 1-2hp that you may gain, going with the test pipe is ur best bet. no funky bumble bee resonance and lingering fumes.

also, since you have a 99, you're going to throw a check engine light because the secondary o2 sensor will detect that the same measurement as the primary sensor. its not supposed to be the same.

Lynxs1981 · 11-04-09, 09:17 AM

Plus with a test pipe, you will fail most state safety inspections.

Thrule01 · 11-05-09, 01:22 AM

no emissions in my part of the state..only 2 parishes (or counties for yall) do that here...

i just need a nice replacement because this one is clogging and my exhaust sounds like crap and im starting to smell exhaust fumes in the cab due to it backing up im assuming

Lynxs1981 · 11-05-09, 10:14 AM

I'm talking safety inspection, not emissions. Most places will fail your car without a cat.

I tell people to stay away from test pipes. You can actually get in some decent trouble with the EPA for "Tampering with Emissions Equipment." Like they said, they're only good for a 1-2hp, and sound horrible.

Thrule01 · 11-05-09, 04:36 PM

well places around here for the most part just check to make sure you have all your paperwork, that the horn works, the lights on outside of car work, and you arent tinted horribly beyond legal.

and only reason i am looking for one is because the cat is going out and i dont want to spend $100+ on a new one...

Lynxs1981 · 11-05-09, 10:53 PM

Well the down side is that a quality test pipe will cost you close to $100.

Thrule01 · 11-07-09, 05:49 PM

well can you link me some quality parts test pipes and oem cat replacements? id appreciate it

11-04-09, 12:26 AM	#2
Spec R Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 11,960	dont bang it out. it will resonate terribly and create that bumble sound thats super annoying. also having no cat is basically making your car equal to 50-60 other integras with operating catalytic converters. but if u truly do crave the extra 1-2hp that you may gain, going with the test pipe is ur best bet. no funky bumble bee resonance and lingering fumes. also, since you have a 99, you're going to throw a check engine light because the secondary o2 sensor will detect that the same measurement as the primary sensor. its not supposed to be the same. __________________ DB Squad Integra Forum Moderator Integra Build/Journal - Updated 11/02/09 http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/in...read-ever.html Last edited by Spec R; 11-04-09 at 12:28 AM.

11-04-09, 09:17 AM	#3
Lynxs1981 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: MO Posts: 292	Plus with a test pipe, you will fail most state safety inspections. __________________ My fully tuned 99 GS-R, 250+ HP Short clip of it here

11-05-09, 01:22 AM	#4
Thrule01 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Abbeville/Lafayette, LA Posts: 18	no emissions in my part of the state..only 2 parishes (or counties for yall) do that here... i just need a nice replacement because this one is clogging and my exhaust sounds like crap and im starting to smell exhaust fumes in the cab due to it backing up im assuming __________________ http://www.bestimportcarinsurace.com

11-05-09, 10:14 AM	#5
Lynxs1981 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: MO Posts: 292	I'm talking safety inspection, not emissions. Most places will fail your car without a cat. I tell people to stay away from test pipes. You can actually get in some decent trouble with the EPA for "Tampering with Emissions Equipment." Like they said, they're only good for a 1-2hp, and sound horrible. __________________ My fully tuned 99 GS-R, 250+ HP Short clip of it here Last edited by Lynxs1981; 11-05-09 at 10:21 AM.

11-05-09, 04:36 PM	#6
Thrule01 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Abbeville/Lafayette, LA Posts: 18	well places around here for the most part just check to make sure you have all your paperwork, that the horn works, the lights on outside of car work, and you arent tinted horribly beyond legal. and only reason i am looking for one is because the cat is going out and i dont want to spend $100+ on a new one... __________________ http://www.bestimportcarinsurace.com

11-05-09, 10:53 PM	#7
Lynxs1981 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: MO Posts: 292	Well the down side is that a quality test pipe will cost you close to $100. __________________ My fully tuned 99 GS-R, 250+ HP Short clip of it here

11-07-09, 05:49 PM	#8
Thrule01 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Abbeville/Lafayette, LA Posts: 18	well can you link me some quality parts test pipes and oem cat replacements? id appreciate it __________________ http://www.bestimportcarinsurace.com

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