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Discussion in '348/355' started by LouB747, Aug 24, 2011.

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  1. LouB747

    LouB747 Formula 3

    Apr 8, 2009
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    #1 LouB747, Aug 24, 2011
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    As posted earlier, I failed the CA emmisions test. I found the right cat to be basically hollow. I thought about Hyperflows, but couldn't get them quick enough. So went to the brotherhood for help. Replaced the right cat with OEM Ferrari cat off another 348. Not new, but in good condition. Check out the results.....

    Before and after.
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  2. TheOnlyest

    TheOnlyest Formula 3

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    #2 TheOnlyest, Aug 24, 2011
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    Clean runnin' car bro! Mine has even lower readings than yours... my 20 year old exotic runs cleaner than the '02 Miata I used to have!
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  3. vvassallo

    vvassallo F1 Veteran

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    #3 vvassallo, Aug 24, 2011
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    Let me say Lou, that I am sorry I did not think of lending you my old originals first. Since I have a goth set up, my original versions are sitting in the garage somewhere.

    Note to the brotherhood:

    If you are in need of a loan of some cats to pass your smog test, don't hestiate to contact me. Bolt them on, pass the test and give 'em back later.

    Nice results Lou. Mine are somewhat marginal, but due to tuning. :)
     
  4. rbellezza

    rbellezza F1 Rookie

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    #4 rbellezza, Aug 24, 2011
    Glad to hear that !
     
  5. unfunnyclown

    unfunnyclown Karting

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    #5 unfunnyclown, Aug 24, 2011
    I like how close you were to passing with only one functional cat lol
     
  6. LouB747

    LouB747 Formula 3

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    #6 LouB747, Aug 25, 2011
    I believe you did. But I needed a replacement and couldn't really do the job myself at home. With 2 kids, no time!
     
  7. mikster

    mikster Formula Junior

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    #7 mikster, Sep 15, 2011
    which Cats are easier to install
    do U prefer 1 over the other or are they very close in sound and build quality
     
  8. sdbmwfxr

    sdbmwfxr Karting

    Feb 25, 2011
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    #8 sdbmwfxr, Sep 15, 2011
    Are Hyper-Flows CARB approved yet? If not, good thing you didn't buy them, you would have failed visual.

    When I last smogged my car the guy even gave me **** about the headers not being stock. It is getting tougher in California . . .
     
  9. cavlino

    cavlino Formula 3

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    #9 cavlino, Sep 15, 2011
    The Hyper-Flow Cats have been around for a long time and have had a lot of testing done on them by some folks on here that are very well respected. When I need replacements I will send Daniel at Ricambi a note and order a set of Hyper-Flow Cats from him. He includes replacement donuts, hmm he may even throw in a Coffee :)
    http://www.ricambiamerica.com/index.php?cPath=175
     

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