One for the Subaru boys about decats

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:31 pm

Gents,
I am looking at getting a centre section replaced with a decat section. (My car is a 99 UK Turbo) Will this cause any ECU issues, dash lights or running shennanigans I should be aware of before I spend my hard earned?
I am undecided, but if it's hassle free mauy well do it.
Thanks in advance and happy new year
Rob

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:38 pm

Decat centre shouldn't do any harm.

Probably worth going straight into a 3" just for future proofing

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:40 pm

Bloody hell Gerry, that was quick!
Thanks, I've got Dr Greenthumb's old stainless 3" back box already, so I'll keep an eye out for a sensible centre to go with it.
Again thanks!
Rob

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:55 pm

No probs Rob.

Insomnia is your friend

Actually, it's Liz's birthday tomorrow and I've had to wait for her to clear off to bed so I could wrap her pressies.

A good memory is also your friend :roll:

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:23 am

Well thanks again and hope the day goes well!

Post by **Stuart** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:52 am

A slippery slope Bertrand

You are doomed.

Tk · Post by Tk » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:12 am

might aswell do the downpipe cat aswell

makes a hell of a difference

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:25 am

Tk wrote:might aswell do the downpipe cat aswell
makes a hell of a difference

Wives/girlfriends usually fall for

'an aftermarket ecu will make it more fuel efficient'

Tk · Post by Tk » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:54 am

apexi power fc and commander comes highly recommended

be good for about 270-280 horses i recon with full decat and pfc

my old uk turbo made 255 with a decat and nothing else

its a slippery slope

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:18 am

What do you do come MOT time? Bolt the old stuff back on???? I was going to keep one at least for the mot.
And going too far down the modded route will make the insurance interesting......