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Clighthaus@numail.org · 08-10-2008, 07:27 AM

I am thinking about replacing the catalitic converter mid pipe on my 2007 with a staight pipe. possibly as a track day mod. not concerned with meeting emission requirements. any thoughts or suggestions?

bertmoog · 08-10-2008, 11:16 AM

also want to do this. Are you thinking about cutting and welding a pipe yourself or buying one somewhere? Btw, what part of Atlanta are you from?

**Sawblade** · 08-10-2008, 12:25 PM

There's a few companies that make a cat eliminator for around $70-80, or you can rip all the guts out of your stock cat if you're feeling frugal.

fz6joker · 08-14-2008, 11:39 AM

Did you ever follow through with this mod? I'm really thinking about gutting my cat but would like some more feed back before I go through with it.

smrider · 08-14-2008, 03:04 PM

Save your money. Remove the cat pipe and punch out the guts with with a large screwdriver and hammer. It helps to drill out as much of the guts as possible with a fairly large drill bit. Worked out great on my 2007.

hemslm43@talktalk.net · 08-14-2008, 03:51 PM

hi i drilled out mine on my 2008 and it worked fine dont see the sence in buying a pipe when you can do it for nothing

**Sawblade** · 08-14-2008, 03:53 PM

Yes, I ended up drilling mine with the biggest bit I had and punched out the rest with a prybar and a mini-sledge. It barely made a difference at all in sound and no noticeable change in power. At least I don't feel cheated anymore.

billm · 08-14-2008, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smrider

Save your money. Remove the cat pipe and punch out the guts with with a large screwdriver and hammer. It helps to drill out as much of the guts as possible with a fairly large drill bit. Worked out great on my 2007.

Like to know what the result was of your work; perf., mpg, sound, anything else pertinent!

crazybiker · 08-14-2008, 04:04 PM

Guys, will gutting out the CAT enable detection during emissions testing? I got a separate CAT elim pipe for $50.

**Sawblade** · 08-14-2008, 04:16 PM

Emissions testing? What's that??

08-10-2008, 07:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Clighthaus@numail.org Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: atlanta.ga Bike: 2007 fz6 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 Member #4163	exhaust replace cat mid pipe I am thinking about replacing the catalitic converter mid pipe on my 2007 with a staight pipe. possibly as a track day mod. not concerned with meeting emission requirements. any thoughts or suggestions?

08-10-2008, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
bertmoog Yes, I am. Join Date: May 2008 Location: atlanta, ga Bike: 2007 fz6 Unblue Posts: 110 Rep Power: 5 Member #2876	Re: exhaust replace cat mid pipe also want to do this. Are you thinking about cutting and welding a pipe yourself or buying one somewhere? Btw, what part of Atlanta are you from?

08-10-2008, 12:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sawblade Emmitt Nervend Join Date: May 2008 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Bike: Faster Silver 2005 FZ6 Posts: 390 Rep Power: 7 Member #2924	Re: exhaust replace cat mid pipe There's a few companies that make a cat eliminator for around $70-80, or you can rip all the guts out of your stock cat if you're feeling frugal. __________________ "Forget the bleeding! Is the bike ok?"

08-14-2008, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
fz6joker Cookie Monster Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kentucky Bike: 08' FZ6 Posts: 156 Rep Power: 3 Member #4311	Re: exhaust replace cat mid pipe Did you ever follow through with this mod? I'm really thinking about gutting my cat but would like some more feed back before I go through with it. __________________ 2008 FZ6 Raven Mods -Painted Rims-Dual Headlight Mod-Air Box Mod-Custom FE kit-Cat eliminator pipe Nintendo Wii For Sale- heres the description. http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/non-m...o-wii-f-s.html

08-14-2008, 03:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
smrider Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: usa Bike: FZ6 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 Member #3819	Re: exhaust replace cat mid pipe Save your money. Remove the cat pipe and punch out the guts with with a large screwdriver and hammer. It helps to drill out as much of the guts as possible with a fairly large drill bit. Worked out great on my 2007.

08-14-2008, 03:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
hemslm43@talktalk.net Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: hastings,uk Bike: fz6 fazer s2 Posts: 42 Rep Power: 2 Member #3569	Re: exhaust replace cat mid pipe hi i drilled out mine on my 2008 and it worked fine dont see the sence in buying a pipe when you can do it for nothing

08-14-2008, 03:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sawblade Emmitt Nervend Join Date: May 2008 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Bike: Faster Silver 2005 FZ6 Posts: 390 Rep Power: 7 Member #2924	Re: exhaust replace cat mid pipe Yes, I ended up drilling mine with the biggest bit I had and punched out the rest with a prybar and a mini-sledge. It barely made a difference at all in sound and no noticeable change in power. At least I don't feel cheated anymore. __________________ "Forget the bleeding! Is the bike ok?" Last edited by Sawblade; 08-14-2008 at 03:55 PM..

08-14-2008, 04:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
crazybiker Helpful Indian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Bike: Converted to 2007 FZ6 Black/Blue Posts: 435 Rep Power: 11 Member #394	Re: exhaust replace cat mid pipe Guys, will gutting out the CAT enable detection during emissions testing? I got a separate CAT elim pipe for $50. __________________ MODS 07 R6S Forks,Speedbleeders,SS Lines,HH Sintered Brake Pads\|15T Front,Speedohealer v3\|Laser Extreme Quad Exhaust,K&N,CAT Elim,PCIII\|Puig Light Smoke Racing Screen\|06 FZ1 Bar\|TCP Seat Cowl\|07 Speedo\|07 Swingarm\|08 Bar Clamp\|08 Black Fairing\|Pazzo Gold Shorty\|Extended Frame,Motovation Swingarm Sliders\|FE\|Voltmeter,12v Powerlet\|F/R Flushmounts\|Amber LED Pod Light Mod\|Fiamm HB Lo Tone\|Universal RAM Mount ACCESSORIES Shad50 Topcase\|Top Saddlery Seat\|Axio Carbon Fiber Tail Bag

08-14-2008, 04:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sawblade Emmitt Nervend Join Date: May 2008 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Bike: Faster Silver 2005 FZ6 Posts: 390 Rep Power: 7 Member #2924	Re: exhaust replace cat mid pipe Emissions testing? What's that?? __________________ "Forget the bleeding! Is the bike ok?"

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