Anyone fitted a decat to a 197/200?

[Bluebeard]

Hello, me again.

As above anyone fitted one? Was it worth it? Not interested in the rest of the exhaust, just a decat.

Cheers.

 

[Gaz_]

Nah they will induce a flat spot. They are very sensitive with the exhuast systems. Kevs got a janspeed on his 200, sounds ace, but it's made the slight flatspot thats there around 2.5k more pronounced.That system removes the second cat

 

[Bluebeard]

I joined clio197.net to ask as theres probably more of a 197/200 ownership on there and nearly everyone who commented on the decats complained about a huge flatspot!

Thats the end of that idea then.

Cheers for the reply though mate.

 

[JCC]

It's a shame as it sounds bloody awesome even with the standard system on.

 

[Tom@JMS]

The flatspot can be ironed out with a decent map.

 

[Bluebeard]

The flatspot can be ironed out with a decent map.

But then a decent, cheap mod turns into a load of dosh for minimal gain.

 

[Tom@JMS]

Good gains from a map & decat on a 197/200 combined - bring out a dollop of mid range gogo!

 

[theduck]

All aftermarket alterations to the exhaust make the 2.5k flat spot very noticeable, especially when accelerating from that point in the rev range.

 

[Bluebeard]

Good gains from a map & decat on a 197/200 combined - bring out a dollop of mid range gogo!

Oh i'm not doubting it, but i'd be going from a £50 decat pipe to a £50 decat pipe and £250 for a map. For what, 5lb of torque and 3hp??

Just not worth it.

 

[ben81]

Sometimes it's not just about the figures if it adds to the driveability. Mods breathing mods need backing up with a remap so it's going to cost but could make the car much more enjoyable to drive!
Plus the things weigh a ton and the less time they are on the car the longer they will last!

 

[Bluebeard]

Sometimes it's not just about the figures if it adds to the driveability. Mods breathing mods need backing up with a remap so it's going to cost but could make the car much more enjoyable to drive!
Plus the things weigh a ton and the less time they are on the car the longer they will last!

Thats my point though. The driveability is excellent, cannot fault it. I just wanted to create a bit more sound. But If it doesn't work and it needs mapping to correct it I just cannot be bothered.

 

[maupineda]

just remove all the mid boxes between the cat and the back one. that will make it sound a tiny louder, and will not affect driveability in any way.