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DrummerBoy83 · 06-25-2008, 03:13 PM

Whats up everyone. I have been searching for a little bit for a pipe to replace my catalytic converter. I have found one that looks good, but it is made by MIVV. I have a Two Brothers Exhaust that should be here soon, and I am wanting to know if anyone thinks that The pipe would be compatable with new Exhaust. I am thinking that it would be compatable, but I have limited knowledge about motorcycles so far, so I wanted to get everyones opinion.

Thanks,
John

DrummerBoy83 · 06-25-2008, 03:22 PM

Sorry I forgot to post a link to the Specific pipe, I was talking about.

PJs Parts

That should help give a visual.

Avalon786 · 06-25-2008, 03:24 PM

I think that yes it'll fit as any exhaust will be made to fit with the oem cat pipe, so if that ones like the oem it should fit fine

Ozfazer6 · 06-25-2008, 06:21 PM

Is there any advantage to replacing the cat anyway ?

Avalon786 · 06-25-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozfazer6

Is there any advantage to replacing the cat anyway ?

I'd like to know what others have to say about this! Becuase my Leo Vince exhaust came with a Cat Elim pipe. Maybe more power? More noise?...

jeff in ohio · 06-25-2008, 07:49 PM

I just eliminated the cat thos year. give you less heat down near your ankles. With the stock cat , I could probably fry bacon within about an inch distance of that thing.....

gt89stang393 · 06-25-2008, 09:46 PM

Less heat for sure! I have the Leo Vince pipes also, and the bike runs 10-15 degrees COOLER than it had before with the factory exhaust. Other than that, you will have more noise with the cat removed with minimal power gains. However, I like the more noise personally with the db killers in. And the pre-cats remain, these things are so efficient its not hurting anything.

DrummerBoy83 · 06-26-2008, 12:18 PM

Thanks to everyone for their input so far.

lasermax · 06-27-2008, 08:10 PM

Yes, the MIVV cat eliminator pipe will work, and it's an excellent piece, as is their whole system. Watch it with your new pipes, though, you may want to temporarily install the pipes with the stock cat pipe intact, you may find thats plenty loud enough for you. I installed the MIVV carbon fiber pipes on my girl's FZ 6, and the quality is supurb. I initially left the cat pipe on. Thinking that it wouldn't make a big sound difference, I gutted it. There is power to be gained, but there is MORE NOISE TOO!!!!! I was afraid she'd make me get her a new cat pipe, but lucky for me she likes it loud. Anyways, you may want to check your sound before buying the cat eliminator pipe. By the way, gutting the stock cat pipe is a BIG job, that thing is almost indestructible inside! It's worth the money to just buy the MIVV or Arrow cat elim pipe, if you go that route. Hope this helps.

**Hellgate** · 06-27-2008, 08:14 PM

The replacement pipe is a brillant idea, an OEM cat is $422.00!

06-25-2008, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
DrummerBoy83 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Reno, NV Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 Member #2354	Catalyst Replacement Pipe Whats up everyone. I have been searching for a little bit for a pipe to replace my catalytic converter. I have found one that looks good, but it is made by MIVV. I have a Two Brothers Exhaust that should be here soon, and I am wanting to know if anyone thinks that The pipe would be compatable with new Exhaust. I am thinking that it would be compatable, but I have limited knowledge about motorcycles so far, so I wanted to get everyones opinion. Thanks, John __________________ If Guns Kill People, Then Pencils Must Misspell Words

06-25-2008, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
DrummerBoy83 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Reno, NV Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 Member #2354	Re: Catalyst Replacement Pipe Sorry I forgot to post a link to the Specific pipe, I was talking about. PJs Parts That should help give a visual. __________________ If Guns Kill People, Then Pencils Must Misspell Words

06-25-2008, 03:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Avalon786 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Bike: 2006 Ruby Blood Red FZ6 Posts: 638 Rep Power: 10 Member #2994	Re: Catalyst Replacement Pipe I think that yes it'll fit as any exhaust will be made to fit with the oem cat pipe, so if that ones like the oem it should fit fine

06-25-2008, 06:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ozfazer6 Koala with Attitude Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide Bike: 2005 FZ6 in Blue Posts: 1,313 Rep Power: 19 Member #372	Re: Catalyst Replacement Pipe Is there any advantage to replacing the cat anyway ?

06-25-2008, 07:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
jeff in ohio Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 6 Member #112	Re: Catalyst Replacement Pipe I just eliminated the cat thos year. give you less heat down near your ankles. With the stock cat , I could probably fry bacon within about an inch distance of that thing.....

06-25-2008, 09:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
gt89stang393 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesport, PA Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 34 Rep Power: 6 Member #314	Re: Catalyst Replacement Pipe Less heat for sure! I have the Leo Vince pipes also, and the bike runs 10-15 degrees COOLER than it had before with the factory exhaust. Other than that, you will have more noise with the cat removed with minimal power gains. However, I like the more noise personally with the db killers in. And the pre-cats remain, these things are so efficient its not hurting anything.

06-26-2008, 12:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
DrummerBoy83 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Reno, NV Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 Member #2354	Re: Catalyst Replacement Pipe Thanks to everyone for their input so far. __________________ If Guns Kill People, Then Pencils Must Misspell Words

06-27-2008, 08:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
lasermax Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: michigan Bike: FZ 6, ZZR1200 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 3 Member #2900	Re: Catalyst Replacement Pipe Yes, the MIVV cat eliminator pipe will work, and it's an excellent piece, as is their whole system. Watch it with your new pipes, though, you may want to temporarily install the pipes with the stock cat pipe intact, you may find thats plenty loud enough for you. I installed the MIVV carbon fiber pipes on my girl's FZ 6, and the quality is supurb. I initially left the cat pipe on. Thinking that it wouldn't make a big sound difference, I gutted it. There is power to be gained, but there is MORE NOISE TOO!!!!! I was afraid she'd make me get her a new cat pipe, but lucky for me she likes it loud. Anyways, you may want to check your sound before buying the cat eliminator pipe. By the way, gutting the stock cat pipe is a BIG job, that thing is almost indestructible inside! It's worth the money to just buy the MIVV or Arrow cat elim pipe, if you go that route. Hope this helps.

06-27-2008, 08:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,299 Rep Power: 58 Member #1191	Re: Catalyst Replacement Pipe The replacement pipe is a brillant idea, an OEM cat is $422.00! __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

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