Secondary Cat delete installed

elitex · 03-02-2021, 05:19 PM

Got my secondary cat delete done finally. Sounds good. I definitely want more sounds so full exhaust is next.

xmanpro · 03-02-2021, 05:44 PM

Thanks for posting.

Is there a big difference with volume during cold start?

elitex · 03-02-2021, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by xmanpro

Thanks for posting.

Is there a big difference with volume during cold start?

There's definitely more volume but I wouldn't say that there's a big difference. It's worth it IMO.

xmanpro · 03-02-2021, 06:10 PM

Getting mine installed on Friday! Can't wait.

elitex · 03-02-2021, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by xmanpro

Getting mine installed on Friday! Can't wait.

Exciting. I want to do a full exhaust now. I like the tone after the secondary cat delete.

xmanpro · 03-02-2021, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by elitex

Quote:

Originally Posted by xmanpro

Getting mine installed on Friday! Can't wait.

Exciting. I want to do a full exhaust now. I like the tone after the secondary cat delete.

Niiiice

x622 · 03-03-2021, 12:50 AM

If you install these, flip the vband clamps around so you can access the bolt from the top of the engine bay with a long extension vs a little ratchet to get that POS off.

Oh I forgot to mention sound:
Tiny bit louder, not a ton
I actually hear the turbos spool now
Tiniest bit more drone but just exhaust noises. Sounds fine.

ed4 · 03-03-2021, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by xmanpro

Getting mine installed on Friday! Can't wait.

Nice! Mine are going on this Sat. Shoutout to Ben for hooking it up

Mo2002 · 03-03-2021, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ed4

Nice! Mine are going on this Sat. Shoutout to Ben for hooking it up

Same here. I got mine from Ben today. Getting installed tomorrow

r33_RGSport · 03-03-2021, 11:02 PM

Thank you for the shoutout guys. elitex , ed4, Mo2002 .

Got more in stock.

MrItaly · 03-08-2021, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ed4

Nice! Mine are going on this Sat. Shoutout to Ben for hooking it up

Those are some very "straight" pipes in a round about way!

ed4 · 03-10-2021, 12:19 PM

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Those are some very "straight" pipes in a round about way!

They're just the secondaries, which mate behind the upper primaries

Wish there wasn't so much tire noise in this clip that I want to share. Sunroof open, ASD off, AC compressor off, efficient mode & shoutout to Ben & RG Sport for these ER pipes!

Please jump to 0:06 - thanks!

ed4 · 03-10-2021, 12:22 PM

Wish the video would convey how much louder it is in person than in the clip.

Brandon99 · 03-12-2021, 07:56 AM

Are the stock secondary cats welded on or clamped ? Since I have a lease I'm not trying to cut anything

Alan l. · 03-12-2021, 08:08 AM

Curious about the labor involved with the secondary cats. Can this be installed from just under the car or is it pretty involved inside the engine bad as well?

ed4 · 03-12-2021, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

Curious about the labor involved with the secondary cats. Can this be installed from just under the car or is it pretty involved inside the engine bad as well?

Mine took about 2 hours, with 2 mechanics working together for about a half hour. Let this pic answer your question...

Alan l. · 03-12-2021, 08:19 AM

LOL thanks! how much was labor?

Also how much more volume it is during cold start and cruising?

ed4 · 03-12-2021, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

LOL thanks! how much was labor?

Also how much more volume it is during cold start and cruising?

$300-ish, if I recall correctly. Granted, that also included throwing on my H&R spacers.

Cold starts seem to be about the same to me. When driving, idles and light throttle is about the same also. Under medium-to-high loads is when I notice a difference. in volume. It's not a huge difference IMO.

When coming to a complete stop in 1st gear, the car backfires more louder, which is cool

Hope this helps!

ed4 · 03-12-2021, 08:49 AM

The Stance Shop in Astoria did the install. What I like about them is that Keith was super cool and he attacked the install with tons of familiarity from doing a few F95's, including jsnkim's.

The wait didn't seem bad at all since it was mobbed with other cool cars and their owners. jsnkim also popped by and made the time seem shorter than it was.

ed4 · 03-12-2021, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Brandon99

Are the stock secondary cats wielded on or clamped ? Since I have a lease I'm not trying to cut anything

Clamped. I'm also in the same boat

Alan l. · 03-12-2021, 08:59 AM

^^ thanks for the info!

ed4 · 03-12-2021, 09:00 AM

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^^ thanks for the info!

Glad to reciprocate

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Alan l. Major General 5449 Rep 8,815 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	LOL thanks! how much was labor? Also how much more volume it is during cold start and cruising? __________________
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