182 exhaust manifold fitting

[LegoHead]

done a search , but need more things answering.

Dont want decat, so what is easier to fit? 172 cat or 182 cat?

And would a straight pipe mate up with my ktec exhaust?

one more thing...anyone got any before and after pictures, so I know what needs doing.

 

[BenR]

neither cat will fit, you'll have to modify one or the other if your up for that.

 

[LegoHead]

Would it be easier to just get it all welded for now?

 

[Andyman]

182 cat would not mate up between my 182 mani and Magnex system due to the cat being roughly 2 and a bit inch too long. Would have meant hacking into the cats mesh which isnt a good idea.

Im gonna use a shorter cat off another make of car come MOT time.

 

[Englebert]

Hmm..pain in the ass then.

 

[LegoHead]

182 cat would not mate up between my 182 mani and Magnex system due to the cat being roughly 2 and a bit inch too long. Would have meant hacking into the cats mesh which isnt a good idea.

Im gonna use a shorter cat off another make of car come MOT time.

I have a link pipe that slots into the ktec, that I could take a few inches off, so this could solve the problem?

 

[Andyman]

182 cat would not mate up between my 182 mani and Magnex system due to the cat being roughly 2 and a bit inch too long. Would have meant hacking into the cats mesh which isnt a good idea.

Im gonna use a shorter cat off another make of car come MOT time.

I have a link pipe that slots into the ktec, that I could take a few inches off, so this could solve the problem?

Tough one without seeing it m8. One off things like this are all trial and error. It wouldnt fit with mine, certainly without a lot of messing, and that had a small link pipe

Im just opting for a shorter cat with mine unless my friendly MOT tester comes up trumps again haha

 

[Andyman]

Here's a modded cat to fit between a 182 mani and a stainless exhaust. It'll give you a rough idea of the size needed.

 

[dje]

Here's a modded cat to fit between a 182 mani and a stainless exhaust. It'll give you a rough idea of the size needed.

Is that an original cat of a 182?

I´m interested in modding my 172 and I think it´s the best idea buying a 182 manifold.
However I had the Idea to use a universal metal cat in connection. What´s the recommended inside diameter for such a cat?

Regards, Erwin

(sorry, my English´s not the best, I´m Austrian :approve: )

 

[Jones]

Dave i thought you had sold it?

 

[LegoHead]

Yep sold it, but now have a new job and want another......lol.

 

[ChrisR]

There's one on ebay, I messaged the guy with an offer and he turned me down, but also said "well , they take about an hour to fit", said if I do get one can he do it for me with an hours fitting as it sounds too good to be true

 

[dje]

Could somebody answer my questions or does anyone know the answer to it?

 

[edde]

Here's a modded cat to fit between a 182 mani and a stainless exhaust. It'll give you a rough idea of the size needed.

Is that an original cat of a 182?

I´m interested in modding my 172 and I think it´s the best idea buying a 182 manifold.
However I had the Idea to use a universal metal cat in connection. What´s the recommended inside diameter for such a cat?

Regards, Erwin

(sorry, my English´s not the best, I´m Austrian :approve: )

Get a metal pipe of diamter so the rear exhaust fits inside it.