splurge Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Well, I've taken the plunge and had a Chris Wilson de-cat, including the restrictor ring, FCD etc. What can I say? Fantastic! It feels like it was meant to be this way. Those annoying little pauses that seemed to affect the car's performance before aren't there any more, the noise is creamy and just that little bit raucous without quite setting the neighbours on edge first thing in the morning, and it just seems to make more of the power more useable all of the time. Thanks to Chris for a top job. Now all I need is a sympathetic MOT station in Essex and I'm laughing. Anybody thinking about getting one and still not quite sure - do it! Guess I still need a new back box to qualify as BPU, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Nice one! It's on my to do list I think changing the stock cat back exhaust will make a big difference, when I had mine changed the stock one looked VERY restrictive, I got more boost when I switched over to a nurspec. Hopefully I'll get it on the rolling road in the next week and see exactly how much of a difference. Glad you're happy.... bring on the good weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraman Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I was swithering over this one...hassle with MOT, etc. but this has made up my mind! What else did you have to do forby restrictor ring & FCD? Nice one Well, I've taken the plunge and had a Chris Wilson de-cat, including the restrictor ring, FCD etc. What can I say? Fantastic! It feels like it was meant to be this way. Those annoying little pauses that seemed to affect the car's performance before aren't there any more, the noise is creamy and just that little bit raucous without quite setting the neighbours on edge first thing in the morning, and it just seems to make more of the power more useable all of the time. Thanks to Chris for a top job. Now all I need is a sympathetic MOT station in Essex and I'm laughing. Anybody thinking about getting one and still not quite sure - do it! Guess I still need a new back box to qualify as BPU, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 i really want to go down this path too.... but have no idea where to start........ car is totally stock desides the backbox which i tink is an apex.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 the noise is creamy i think this post is missing a sound/video file! would be helpful for folks wondering weather to go BPU (well, decat) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 i really want to go down this path too.... but have no idea where to start........ car is totally stock desides the backbox which i tink is an apex.... Is it j-spec or a uk?? It really is a beutiful thing isn't it?? The performance it gives, and that extra sound too?? Just amazing. Splurge, get the back box and get ready for the sound to really make your bones shake. Havn't had the hassel of the MOT yet, but i tell you it's worth it, big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 ah, its a jspec tt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Well your shopping list shoul look similr to this. 1. FCD/VFCC 2. Decat Pipes (be a devil and dump both cats) 3. Because it's an import you'll need a restricter ring, which if you get the pipes from Mr. Wilson, then he can supply too. 4. Hopefully you have boost Gauge alredy as you are gonna need to keep an eye on all this new power. 5. Backbox is always good, just to help get rid of that air a little better 6. EGT gauge should also be looked into here, again, safty is important when running higher boost. Now 1-4 shouldn't set you back more than £250-300, depending what and where you go. But the mods are worth 10 times that when on the car (Power wise ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 kool ... well i know what my moneys goin on at end of the month .... its already got an aftermarket exhaust (apex i think) so that gets rid of number 4 lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splurge Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 Where are you based, penguin? If you want to come down to Essex and see what a de-cat's like (I don't have any other mods), then let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 do you need a restrictor ring if you just ditch one cat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Man Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 did you get rid of 1 cat or 2 cat? China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 do you need a restrictor ring if you just ditch one cat? Im sure that a restrictor ring is only neccassary on a J-Spec double decat and not on a single. But why go single when double is just so much more fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Im sure that a restrictor ring is only neccassary on a J-Spec double decat and not on a single. But why go single when double is just so much more fun! budget, and i dont want to give my 12 year old turbos too hard a time......yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 My twins are coming up to 11 years now and everything seems fine "Touch Wood". I think it's the second one that you need to remove for better performance of the 2 as it's more restrictive. Im sure if you stick it in the search it'll bring it all up. Or email Chris and he'll explain all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 My twins are coming up to 11 years now and everything seems fine "Touch Wood". I think it's the second one that you need to remove for better performance of the 2 as it's more restrictive. Im sure if you stick it in the search it'll bring it all up. Or email Chris and he'll explain all. James, it's the first cat that is the most restrictive, the one nearest the turbos. BTW your twins are looking good in that avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splurge Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 did you get rid of 1 cat or 2 cat? Both of 'em... which was nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I assume you've got a walbro fuel pump, colder plugs, and use nothing but Optimax (or BT Ultimate)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 next mod after my rice excursions with a hks ssqv will be a walbro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Fantastic! It feels like it was meant to be this way. Exactly what I thought on my way home from CW's after I had this done, best ride of my life It should have been like this out of the box from Toyota! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 James, it's the first cat that is the most restrictive, the one nearest the turbos. BTW your twins are looking good in that avatar Doh!! Couldn't remeber which one i was, 50 50 chance and i still get it wrong On the verge of changing the avater to another similar one, so keep your eyes peeled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraman Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Well your shopping list shoul look similr to this. 1. FCD/VFCC 2. Decat Pipes (be a devil and dump both cats) 3. Because it's an import you'll need a restricter ring, which if you get the pipes from Mr. Wilson, then he can supply too. 4. Hopefully you have boost Gauge alredy as you are gonna need to keep an eye on all this new power. 5. Backbox is always good, just to help get rid of that air a little better 6. EGT gauge should also be looked into here, again, safty is important when running higher boost. Now 1-4 shouldn't set you back more than £250-300, depending what and where you go. But the mods are worth 10 times that when on the car (Power wise ). What is an EGT gauge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Well your shopping list shoul look similr to this. Now 1-4 shouldn't set you back more than £250-300, depending what and where you go. But the mods are worth 10 times that when on the car (Power wise ). My pipes and fitting alone are costing £320 from CW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 What is an EGT gauge? Exhaust Gas Temperatures I have CW pipes (& restrictor ring) too and got them fitted by Paul W. for abot £250 (fittiing included doing a fcd too). But im sure you can get other pipes for less (maybe less quality but depends on budget) and could (try) fitting them yourself of get a local mechanic to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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