Longtubes

Codeman · January 25th, 2010, 05:29 PM

Ok, I am going to buy lts for my car here this spring. I have about 2 grand to spend on upgrades, and I already figured out what I plan on doing. The question I have is with lts i know that i will have to modify my midpipe. I am going to just weld my own. I am looking at keeping one set of cats. Ok so which cats should i weld into my custom midpipe? Also if I keep just one set of cats will i need mil eliminators, or will i get a code?

thanks

Matt. · January 25th, 2010, 05:38 PM

Longtubes i hear screw you over at emissions. Just a heads up, its why im not going for them.
Btw my sugguestion is you spend some mola on new rims =].

Gl with the headers if you plan on doing them man

Codeman · January 25th, 2010, 07:06 PM

I do not have to worry about emissions in my area. I just want to keep the cats on because of sound, and also if i get pulled over it is a fine for having no cats. I just do not know which cat to keep the fron one or the back one? I am planning on just welding them into my custom midpipe. Then would i need to get mil eliminators or would i not?

Ninjawafers! · January 25th, 2010, 08:41 PM

you wont need mil eliminators because you can turn off your o2 sensors with your xcal3. as for keeping a pair of converters, it doesnt really matter which ones you keep

9986paulk · January 25th, 2010, 08:53 PM

when was the last time somebody had a cop check under their car for cats when they got pulled over? lol I mean I'm just curious cause I've never heard of it. You could always just gut your cats. And I have a question too...does turning off your 02s affect how your car runs at all? I mean because then it wouldn't be running on your O2s which would be like running in open loop if I'm not mistaken. I'm just wondering because I'll probably delete or gut mine really soon too now that I have the supercharger going on.

Codeman · January 25th, 2010, 09:01 PM

good question ^. i just want the cats on too because the little difference that no cats make in my mind is not worth the emissions my car would put out. idk maybe call me an enviornment freak, but it would make me feel a little better lol. and i want to know on the question about turning the rear o2s off.

mcqueen · January 25th, 2010, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by 9986paulk

when was the last time somebody had a cop check under their car for cats when they got pulled over?

California is the only place I've ever heard of shit like that happening. But as far as I know they're big on stopping street racing and making sure cars are legal. I was watching a show a while back (I don't remember what it was called) but a bunch of street racers got pulled over and even the ones not racing had to pop their hoods and were lucky if they got a shit load of tickets because some cars were straight up getting towed.

02GreyStallion · January 25th, 2010, 11:09 PM

You would have to replace the cats when you go to sell the car if you gut the cats bc its a Federal Offense

joshridge · January 26th, 2010, 04:45 AM

i would keep the back cats because the front ones have a bend in them and it would just be easier to go with the straight ones.

stangcharger · January 26th, 2010, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by 9986paulk

when was the last time somebody had a cop check under their car for cats when they got pulled over? lol I mean I'm just curious cause I've never heard of it. You could always just gut your cats. And I have a question too...does turning off your 02s affect how your car runs at all? I mean because then it wouldn't be running on your O2s which would be like running in open loop if I'm not mistaken. I'm just wondering because I'll probably delete or gut mine really soon too now that I have the supercharger going on.

I put resonators in place of my cats. And my car is so low to the ground if he wants to get up under there and figure it out, then more power to him. I am in Oklahoma though, I could drive with open headers and they would be like "awesome car man, how much power does it make".

ESG-642T · January 26th, 2010, 12:56 PM

Yeah I can see the cops giving up on a few cars....

Codeman · January 26th, 2010, 01:06 PM

I mean I'm just curious cause I've never heard of it. You could always just gut your cats. And I have a question too...does turning off your 02s affect how your car runs at all? I mean because then it wouldn't be running on your O2s which would be like running in open loop if I'm not mistaken.

ok, well what about shutting off the o2s?

9986paulk · January 26th, 2010, 04:49 PM

Yeah and I really don't have to worry about anyone checking my car here in Ohio. And I'm not selling it...probably ever...after this much money in it, there's no reason too when I'd only get around 5k prolly. And it's only got 50k on it. But YES answers on ^ would be great...though I do think it's just all in your tune when you turn your 02s off.

Stang187 · January 26th, 2010, 05:56 PM

just gut the cats and put mil eliminators on the back o2's or use a tuner to turn them off. done.

Codeman · January 26th, 2010, 05:59 PM

ok. lol

easy enough.

Stang187 · January 26th, 2010, 08:00 PM

just make sure you don't run over/hit anything that might bust a flang or hit your o2's, always be cautious.

i've hit every speed bump there is in town until i got my flangs cut out and had them just weld everything together so my exhaust is basically permanent unless I cut it all out, that's ones a way of solving clearance problems.

9986paulk · January 26th, 2010, 09:23 PM

well alright i guess that answers it. i'll still have one though since i'm getting a wideband tomorrow

Codeman · January 26th, 2010, 10:23 PM

ok, i got another question. Well i plan on running nitrous either this year or next. If i turn the rear 02s off can i use the spot where they screw in for a wideband air fuel gauge? If not i should probably just weld in the threads and put an air fuel gauge in. Just so i do not have to crawl under my car and weld twice. it gets to be tight not having a hoist.

BossOfDaRich · January 27th, 2010, 02:57 AM

so if i get a true dual with all 4 cats i would have to get mil eliminators too?

05GTXR · January 27th, 2010, 04:36 AM

Damn...2 grand? Kooks LT's for my car are friggen $1,300. But you get what you pay for.

January 25th, 2010, 05:29 PM	#1
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	Longtubes Ok, I am going to buy lts for my car here this spring. I have about 2 grand to spend on upgrades, and I already figured out what I plan on doing. The question I have is with lts i know that i will have to modify my midpipe. I am going to just weld my own. I am looking at keeping one set of cats. Ok so which cats should i weld into my custom midpipe? Also if I keep just one set of cats will i need mil eliminators, or will i get a code? thanks __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

January 25th, 2010, 05:38 PM	#2
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	Longtubes i hear screw you over at emissions. Just a heads up, its why im not going for them. Btw my sugguestion is you spend some mola on new rims =]. Gl with the headers if you plan on doing them man __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

January 25th, 2010, 07:06 PM	#3
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	I do not have to worry about emissions in my area. I just want to keep the cats on because of sound, and also if i get pulled over it is a fine for having no cats. I just do not know which cat to keep the fron one or the back one? I am planning on just welding them into my custom midpipe. Then would i need to get mil eliminators or would i not? __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

January 25th, 2010, 08:41 PM	#4
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,379 iTrader: 1 reviews	you wont need mil eliminators because you can turn off your o2 sensors with your xcal3. as for keeping a pair of converters, it doesnt really matter which ones you keep __________________ Buy my M90 Kit and my Gears and T-Loc! MM ZDC - Alaska Base Commander MM+ Cleavage Club #24 MM Cares Crew / Military Crew M2C2 President / USCG - OS2

January 25th, 2010, 09:01 PM	#6
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	good question ^. i just want the cats on too because the little difference that no cats make in my mind is not worth the emissions my car would put out. idk maybe call me an enviornment freak, but it would make me feel a little better lol. and i want to know on the question about turning the rear o2s off. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

January 25th, 2010, 08:53 PM	#5
9986paulk Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Youngstown Posts: 1,226 iTrader: 3 reviews	when was the last time somebody had a cop check under their car for cats when they got pulled over? lol I mean I'm just curious cause I've never heard of it. You could always just gut your cats. And I have a question too...does turning off your 02s affect how your car runs at all? I mean because then it wouldn't be running on your O2s which would be like running in open loop if I'm not mistaken. I'm just wondering because I'll probably delete or gut mine really soon too now that I have the supercharger going on.

January 25th, 2010, 11:09 PM	#8
02GreyStallion Regular 2002 v6 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chesterton, Indiana Posts: 414 iTrader: 0 reviews	You would have to replace the cats when you go to sell the car if you gut the cats bc its a Federal Offense __________________ - Mac 2.5" with 3 " duals - AM Cold Air Intake - Clear Fog Lights - Mach I Chin Spoiler - Mach I Grille Delete - MSD Plug Wires - New Clutch - Window Tint (Future) - Tokico Blues (Cut Springs)

January 26th, 2010, 04:45 AM	#9
joshridge Regular 2002 mustang v6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texarkana, tx Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would keep the back cats because the front ones have a bend in them and it would just be easier to go with the straight ones.

January 26th, 2010, 12:56 PM	#11
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah I can see the cops giving up on a few cars.... __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

January 26th, 2010, 04:49 PM	#13
9986paulk Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Youngstown Posts: 1,226 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yeah and I really don't have to worry about anyone checking my car here in Ohio. And I'm not selling it...probably ever...after this much money in it, there's no reason too when I'd only get around 5k prolly. And it's only got 50k on it. But YES answers on ^ would be great...though I do think it's just all in your tune when you turn your 02s off.

January 26th, 2010, 05:56 PM	#14
Stang187 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 696 iTrader: 0 reviews	just gut the cats and put mil eliminators on the back o2's or use a tuner to turn them off. done.

January 26th, 2010, 05:59 PM	#15
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	ok. lol easy enough. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

January 26th, 2010, 08:00 PM	#16
Stang187 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 696 iTrader: 0 reviews	just make sure you don't run over/hit anything that might bust a flang or hit your o2's, always be cautious. i've hit every speed bump there is in town until i got my flangs cut out and had them just weld everything together so my exhaust is basically permanent unless I cut it all out, that's ones a way of solving clearance problems.

January 26th, 2010, 09:23 PM	#17
9986paulk Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Youngstown Posts: 1,226 iTrader: 3 reviews	well alright i guess that answers it. i'll still have one though since i'm getting a wideband tomorrow

January 26th, 2010, 10:23 PM	#18
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	ok, i got another question. Well i plan on running nitrous either this year or next. If i turn the rear 02s off can i use the spot where they screw in for a wideband air fuel gauge? If not i should probably just weld in the threads and put an air fuel gauge in. Just so i do not have to crawl under my car and weld twice. it gets to be tight not having a hoist. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

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January 27th, 2010, 02:57 AM	#19
BossOfDaRich Regular 1999 mustang v6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Richmond Posts: 166 iTrader: 0 reviews	so if i get a true dual with all 4 cats i would have to get mil eliminators too?

January 27th, 2010, 04:36 AM	#20
05GTXR Enthusiast 05 GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 586 iTrader: 0 reviews	Damn...2 grand? Kooks LT's for my car are friggen $1,300. But you get what you pay for. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE

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