2.2 TDCi (Puma) CAT Delete

As someone who has had registration revoked, had to undergo a vehicle inspection, and revert everything to standard following a roadside vehicle check identifying a 'non-standard intake and exhaust', I'd rather not go thru all that again.
By all means remove it, but when you get yellow stickered, have to front up to a RMS vehicle mechanic to go thru all the hoops, then be prepared to make it all standard again.

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Originally Posted by Toxic_Avenger

As someone who has had registration revoked, had to undergo a vehicle inspection, and revert everything to standard following a roadside vehicle check identifying a 'non-standard intake and exhaust', I'd rather not go thru all that again.
By all means remove it, but when you get yellow stickered, have to front up to a RMS vehicle mechanic to go thru all the hoops, then be prepared to make it all standard again.

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Hence buying a replacement pipe- at least gives you the option of a refit.

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Originally Posted by Toxic_Avenger

As someone who has had registration revoked, had to undergo a vehicle inspection, and revert everything to standard following a roadside vehicle check identifying a 'non-standard intake and exhaust', I'd rather not go thru all that again.
By all means remove it, but when you get yellow stickered, have to front up to a RMS vehicle mechanic to go thru all the hoops, then be prepared to make it all standard again.

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Hahaha!!! Let me guess, in a Ricer...

And you went the whole “pod” filter intake and booming rear muffler?

That’s just a magnet!

Yes indeed what Tombie said....

If you are going to be a heat seeker you will attract attention.

Regards
Daz

Foiled again!
This was in my 300zx. Big plazmaman Front mount intercooler, Pod filter airbox* (see comments below), full twin system with high flow cat converters, and 'modified' emissions control gear (EGR and cat air induction valves). Yes it attracts attention, but principle is the same irrespective of vehicle- if it's modified, its going to land you in strife. All I can say is go in with your eyes open.

* Car was supplied with OE cat convertors pre euro spec, and I had installed a higher effectiveness 'euro3' spec cat. I was made to revert to 20 year old cats (likely contaminated and non-functioning!) as they were 'standard fitment'.
The pod filters were on an airbox arrangement, and these were installed forward of the radiator- technically outside of the engine compartment! No bueno on this count.
The pollution control gear was inoperable, and this was the biggest issue to get resolved. Re-fitting an EGR valve, standard turbo manifold and modifying the exhaust to accept the AIV's was a bigger pain in the ass.

I’ll bet it was!!!
Brother In Law (moron) was renown for modifications that made his vehicles magnets.. his numbered plate didn’t help either!

Spent more time returning it to stock than driving it..

You guys are awesome! Best thread I’ve read in a long time.

Daz,

Have a look at my FaceBook Page: FBD Modifications. Could have done you a very effective ceramic coating on your new exhaust and could have rebuilt your turbo much better and cheaper than buying a new one. Just saying.....

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Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

For the ones that are interested, recently had to replace a blown turbo on a Defender 2.2lt TDCi (puma) and did a CAT delete at the same time. Bit of a pain to get out, had to undo the engine mount nut and jack up engine, then still had to bend bracket on cat before I could squeeze it out. Should be the same deal for a 2.4 TDCi (puma) but as the CAT is a bit smaller it may well just fall out.

Its a great mod to do, the improvement dare I say.... better than some remaps and a darn sight cheaper [tonguewink]

Regards
Daz

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Where do you get that flanged piece from or can the exhaust shop make it?

Cheers

Dave

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Originally Posted by Witchdoctor

Where do you get that flanged piece from or can the exhaust shop make it?

Cheers

Dave

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Just used the shop gear and made it.