Vx catalyic convertor

[Cameron P]

Seems to be a tingy rattle coming from my cat.

Do different types affect the sound? If so what one would you guys recommend? And how much are they

[Darcon666]

Usually when a cat is making noise it's stuffed and needs replacing I'm afraid.

You should get it looked at by a good exhaust shop in your area.

Good luck...

[MR_VX]

if its stuffed get a Hiflow one now you have the chance

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

A high flow cat will make it louder, but they are also more expensive than standard cats. Get a metal high flow and it will never rattle again, as the originals are ceramic and break up, that is what causes the rattle.

I can supply you a metal high flow cat for $195 shipped to your door.

[Cameron P]

Usually when a cat is making noise it's stuffed and needs replacing I'm afraid.

You should get it looked at by a good exhaust shop in your area.

Good luck...

Yeah I realize I need a new one.. Hence why I asked what would people recommend =P

Cheers though

[Cameron P]

Abba.. Might get one next week, rego is due this week =P

I had a straight pipe on the end and it kinda droned so ahotdog eliminated that... Would a hi flow cat bring back the drone as it makes the exhaust louder?

[Cameron P]

I spoke to my local exhaust shop and he said for all the high flow cats he has to modify the piping from the extractors to the cat? Wth?

[cunno]

did he explain why? maybe just trying to get more $$$ out of ya

[rb26dett]

Probably because it needs to be welded in?

[Cameron P]

No he said it needs a new Y piece?

I thought it bolts to the extractors and catback

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Get under the car and look at where the pipes go into the front of the cat. The VT-VX changed, I can't remember which way though. One has a collector and a single pipe going into the cat, the other has two pipes going into the cat. If yours has two pipes, then it will need modifying or a twin inlet cat can be fitted. They are a bit dearer, but modifying the Y pipe can be more expensive than the price difference between the two cats. A dual inlet cat is $240 shipped.

[Cameron P]

Ok I will check tonight.. So either way I can just buy the right one off you and be able to fit it up myself?

[Cameron P]

i had a look and i have 2 pipes going into the cat =/ unlucky for me

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

It will still need welding as the cat and front pipe assembly is all one piece. It will need welding onto the Y pipe and the flange has to be removed from the onld cat and welded to the new one.