random technology stainless steel cat for tsx *pics inside*
09-29-2005, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dzuy
first off, i would like to thank clay and dave at random technologies for making this happen.
this has been a process several months in the making, and i would like to say, i have my hands on a application specific high flow cat for the acura tsx.
i donated my stock cat to these guys so they can make one for us, and what a masterpiece it is. i just recieved it today in the mail.
the cat is made entirely of stainless steel - there is less honeycomb material than the magnaflow cat i temporarily bought from jtso.
the pipe looks longer - the resonator part smaller = more airflow for my tsx.
wont have time to install until maybe this weekend - will dyno again.
i'm dying to see how my car fares against the hondata tsx w/ just intake and header.
my current engine mods include:
comptech icebox
comptech stainless steel header
comptech cat back exhuast
hondata reflash
hondata intake manifold gasket
and now...random technologies high flow cat.
enjoy.
this has been a process several months in the making, and i would like to say, i have my hands on a application specific high flow cat for the acura tsx.
i donated my stock cat to these guys so they can make one for us, and what a masterpiece it is. i just recieved it today in the mail.
the cat is made entirely of stainless steel - there is less honeycomb material than the magnaflow cat i temporarily bought from jtso.
the pipe looks longer - the resonator part smaller = more airflow for my tsx.
wont have time to install until maybe this weekend - will dyno again.
i'm dying to see how my car fares against the hondata tsx w/ just intake and header.
my current engine mods include:
comptech icebox
comptech stainless steel header
comptech cat back exhuast
hondata reflash
hondata intake manifold gasket
and now...random technologies high flow cat.
enjoy.
09-29-2005, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by CJams
dzuy's list of things to do:
1. Dirve car to Dyno for baseline!
2. Pull car out to parking lot. Lift car with big strong muscles. Install CAT with free hand.
3. Drive car back on to Dyno for gain results
4. Go directly to nearest computer and upload results for Acurazine members.
5. Sleep well!
1. Dirve car to Dyno for baseline!
2. Pull car out to parking lot. Lift car with big strong muscles. Install CAT with free hand.
3. Drive car back on to Dyno for gain results
4. Go directly to nearest computer and upload results for Acurazine members.
5. Sleep well!
comptech i/h/e
hondata reflash
i will revisit the mustang dyno with
hondata intake manifold gasket
random high flow cat.
i will also go to a dynojet so i can get a comparison to everyone online.
cheers and long live the trout.
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09-29-2005, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Dezod
You have email.
i cant access my personal email account from work, and my cell phone doesn't have reception, but i will work with random on getting a GB in order.
and there is no way the random cat is going to cost as much as the comptech header.
haha whoever wrote that is really funny
09-29-2005, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JTso
dzuy, could you measure the inside dia of the pipe? I'm curious what size cat they used.
2.5" inlet and 2.25" oultet according to the random technology rep.
09-29-2005, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by CJams
dzuy's list of things to do:
1. Dirve car to Dyno for baseline!
2. Pull car out to parking lot. Lift car with big strong muscles. Install CAT with free hand.
3. Drive car back on to Dyno for gain results
4. Go directly to nearest computer and upload results for Acurazine members.
5. Sleep well!
1. Dirve car to Dyno for baseline!
2. Pull car out to parking lot. Lift car with big strong muscles. Install CAT with free hand.
3. Drive car back on to Dyno for gain results
4. Go directly to nearest computer and upload results for Acurazine members.
5. Sleep well!
1. drive to to get an emissions test.
2. get the emissions test.
3. hope it passes.
09-29-2005, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dzuy
ok, i got your pm as well.
i cant access my personal email account from work, and my cell phone doesn't have reception, but i will work with random on getting a GB in order.
and there is no way the random cat is going to cost as much as the comptech header.
haha whoever wrote that is really funny
i cant access my personal email account from work, and my cell phone doesn't have reception, but i will work with random on getting a GB in order.
and there is no way the random cat is going to cost as much as the comptech header.
haha whoever wrote that is really funny
09-29-2005, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JTso
I think dyno testing is in order. It would be even better if you can do a before and after test. Hurry up dzuy! 
09-29-2005, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Dezod
I spoke to Clay. He gave the 411 and the 'OK' to do it. Read your email.
and then your pm
email robb@acurazine.com
09-30-2005, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Tsx536
Can't wait to see your dyno Zee!
i tried to contact the shop that i did my dyno last time to schedule a new one.
i'll post it, dont worry.
09-30-2005, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by tsxondubs
I need more power get a price damnit ...
but a distributor can sell it for less than that, and obviously, with a Group Buy, it will be even cheaper.
09-30-2005, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by dzuy
mesp is 329.
but a distributor can sell it for less than that, and obviously, with a Group Buy, it will be even cheaper.
but a distributor can sell it for less than that, and obviously, with a Group Buy, it will be even cheaper.
That could be a really good price via a group buy if the gains are good.
09-30-2005, 09:42 AM
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Robb just got back to us about getting vendor status to host this GB. We will be doing this very shortly. We have the green light from Clay and according to him, they need 3-4 weeks to make and ship. So just for now, we will be getting a head count while Robb gets back to us on where we have to send $$ to become a vendor.
09-30-2005, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Dezod
Robb just got back to us about getting vendor status to host this GB. We will be doing this very shortly. We have the green light from Clay and according to him, they need 3-4 weeks to make and ship. So just for now, we will be getting a head count while Robb gets back to us on where we have to send $$ to become a vendor.
call me back when you get a chance, i was away from my desk all morning and i dont want to make long distance calls on my company phone.
thx.
09-30-2005, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by dzuy
you should start a new thread and get interest. you can repost my pics if you like.
call me back when you get a chance, i was away from my desk all morning and i dont want to make long distance calls on my company phone.
thx.
call me back when you get a chance, i was away from my desk all morning and i dont want to make long distance calls on my company phone.
thx.
09-30-2005, 12:13 PM
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09-30-2005, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dzuy
what sucks so far is that i have only been to a mustang style dyno - so i cant compare my numbers to anyone but myself.
i tried to contact the shop that i did my dyno last time to schedule a new one.
i'll post it, dont worry.
i tried to contact the shop that i did my dyno last time to schedule a new one.
i'll post it, dont worry.
I wonder if the cat will effect low end power.
09-30-2005, 03:37 PM
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I'm curious about the reduced ID of the downstream side. The flanges on my cat right now are both 2.5" ID, to match the ID of the Fujitsubo catback. Is the OE catback 2.25"? I thought our cars were 2.5" all the way through.
OH SNAP
Originally Posted by JTso
I have two 300 cell spun body cats coming next week.
09-30-2005, 03:46 PM
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I'm curious about the reduced ID of the downstream side. The flanges on my cat right now are both 2.5" ID, to match the ID of the Fujitsubo catback. Is the OE catback 2.25"? I thought our cars were 2.5" all the way through.
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I just ordered mine only $320.99 http://www.ultrarev.com/ecart/shopexd.asp?id=60346
12-06-2005, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by tsxtypes
I just ordered mine only $320.99 http://www.ultrarev.com/ecart/shopexd.asp?id=60346
12-07-2005, 05:12 PM
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Got home today, and look what FedEx Ground left (cat not included):
Too bad it is 22 degrees outside and sleeting. However, it will be in the high 50's this weekend.
Thanks Dzuy and Dezod.
Too bad it is 22 degrees outside and sleeting. However, it will be in the high 50's this weekend.
Thanks Dzuy and Dezod.