RE: Performance difference w/o a cat?

[Chris Coracini <Coracin@usdl.com>]

>
>I agree.   Precious exhaust gas velocity is severly hindered when the
>downpipe opens
>up into the cat, then must be re-funneled into the rest of the system.  Not
>exactly a
>device designed with performance in mind, although it is a highly efficient
>unit, as
>far as cats go.  Going with a catless downpipe like the new TT offer greater
>torque,
>throttle response, and hp (I think TT claims 11 peak).

hold on, 11hp?!?!  hmmmm...  i seriously doubt that, VERY seriously.
maybe comparing the single outlet manifold/downpipe w/cat to a dual
outlet manifold/dual long downpipe, then MAYbe it would be close to
11hp.  but not comparing the 16V dual downpipe with or without a cat, no
way...

chris
86 16V scirocco
>

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