Tuning Mk2 SPorting Decat

[stumpy102]

Hi Boys and Girls

I have just got myself a 1.2 Punto Sporting Mk2 03 plate

I want to do a couple of lil mods to it,is it possible to fit a decat pipe to it if so where can i get onefrom?

Scott

 

[danielb]

Like this possibly?
ebay link
not used it myself but someone might be able to comment
Dan

 

[fingers99]

Note that you still require a CAT or you face an instant MOT fail and a whole heap of trouble if you're pulled and inspected.

An alternative is to get the manifold and downpipe off a Mk1.

 

[m20b25]

An alternative is to get the manifold and downpipe off a Mk1.

Just to add, don't forget the stud pattern is different along with the bends in the pipe.

It is doable though, but a lot of work

 

[stumpy102]

Thanks guys

I know i need it for the MOT and if i get pulled ill play dumb lol
its easy.

 

[ChrisUK]

You'll still get done playing dumb or not. Bearing in mind in some instances you can have your car seized and inspected at your cost!.

Don't bother it's really not worth it - You'll actually loose power over most of the rev range it will only be above 5,500rpm when you'll gain a little power.

If you want to do it do it properly with a Sports cat.

 

[DaveMcT]

Dead right. Just taking of the cat will make the exhaust stink of unburnt fuel seriously advertising the cat is broken or missing. It will be an advert to get stopped and fined.

Do it properly and improve the engine with a sports manifold and cat and remap or dont bother.

 

[stumpy102]

ok thanks guys

i will look into all that, its just a sports cat is costly and i was lookinh for something cheap lol

 

[ChrisUK]

If you aint got the wonga leave it alone . Will do more harm than good .

 

[fingers99]

You may be able to get away with a cat from something bigger (Rover V6s are popular and cheap). But on an 03 plate I think your cat is supposed to be type approved.

 

[Azzam]

for the price of a sports cat why dont u just fit a afla 1.6 twinspark engine in! i have just recently noticed they have the same engine loom! just a switch everything over and make engine mounts lol
or do what ive done.... turbo it! lol

ALSO the mk1 sporting has a different cylinder head! the studs for the mk2 are more spread and tbh its not with the hassle changing the cylinder head for 3hp? lol