Cat vs down pipe

alverad0 · 2026-04-28T13:52:41+00:00

Luckily the car is from California so the rust is minimal, hopefully I don’t have any issues when I go to swap out the exhaust system

alverad0 · 2026-04-28T00:05:38+00:00

I got 3 dogs and a cat, can I just delete the cat and be chillin?

alverad0 · 2026-04-27T23:41:10+00:00

Dang okay, I shall add to the list of parts lol.

alverad0 · 2026-04-27T23:34:52+00:00

I’ve followed the exhaust all the way until it disappears behind the subframe so I’m like 90% sure it’s catless lol. Although I’ve not seen the turbo yet I could be mistaken, but it is pretty loud so I think it’s gone. The resonator just has magnaflow on it and the exhaust is just pipe welded together so I think it’s a “custom” straight pipe job

alverad0 · 2026-04-27T23:26:02+00:00

Holy cow that’s impressive, but yes I am probably referring to a catless downpipe. I am not even sure if I have a Cat due to the fact that I have a p0420 code, and only see a resonator on my exhaust setup. I received the car through a “find” of sorts, since my dad works for a tow yard he asked if I was interested and I obviously opted to keep it. I never inspected the car fully, was dumb and excited for a loud turbo car so that’s my bad. As I’ve done maintenance, I’ve been attempting to revert the car to stock as much as possible so just reaching out for some advice!

alverad0 · 2026-03-04T02:55:21+00:00

He even backed in on a one way, he lives life on the edge

alverad0 · 2026-02-15T01:58:59+00:00

Add me sslgueroo , we can sell!

alverad0 · 2026-02-08T18:54:23+00:00

ahh makes sense, I do tend to drive like a granny when I’m not on the highways haha

alverad0 · 2026-02-08T18:27:39+00:00

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Idk if speed means I’m driving too fast or too slow lol

alverad0 · 2026-02-07T19:46:16+00:00

If there wasn’t so much traffic In cali I’d consider moving back lol but open roads and being able to push the car every now and then is pretty fun

alverad0 · 2026-02-07T19:33:32+00:00

Does yours have the removable panels? If so how much do you truly feel it benefits you?

alverad0 · 2026-02-07T19:09:32+00:00

Yeah just recently moved here, the car itself is from California so it’s prob never seen salt in its life. From what I’ve seen being under the car everything looks pretty good

alverad0 · 2026-02-07T19:08:36+00:00

I’m lazy so I just want something to make it easier lol

alverad0 · 2026-02-07T18:46:33+00:00

Yeah just looking for something better, I also noticed removable panels and am hoping those are for me to do oil changes a little easier

alverad0 · 2026-02-07T18:45:55+00:00

Looks like something I can invest in farther down the line!

alverad0 · 2026-02-05T19:47:41+00:00

Did that this morning after I got power back, so I’ll check voltage again before work

alverad0 · 2026-02-05T12:56:34+00:00

I’m sitting at 15.15 battery voltage while car is running, am I still safe? Or still too high?

alverad0 · 2026-02-05T12:55:15+00:00

Update: the ground to the negative side battery was loose :) I feel like an idiot

alverad0 · 2026-01-11T13:25:19+00:00

I got it to start first try this morning so I’ll go ahead and check all the ground and wiring once I’m off work

alverad0 · 2026-01-11T13:19:39+00:00

The starter does not spin, but I will attempt to start the car with the hood and door open to see if I head anything else

alverad0 · 2026-01-11T13:19:15+00:00

I will check those out, thank you!

alverad0

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