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Old 05-08-2001, 11:53 AM
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Just ordered the Random Tech Cat

I just ordered the Random Technology cat, part # 822008. I will be doing a dyno run before, and after this mod. Hopefully we will see a big improvement.

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Old 05-08-2001, 12:15 PM
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Sweet! Let us know how it goes! I'm really interested in your results.

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Old 05-08-2001, 12:19 PM
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what exactly is this thing?

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Catalytic Converter.

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by spiroh:
I just ordered the Random Technology cat, part # 822008. I will be doing a dyno run before, and after this mod. Hopefully we will see a big improvement.

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Does Random post approx gains for our car?



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The reason why I am doing this is because, one person I know gained 17hp on the dyno. A few people on the board did not believe those gains, so I will do my own dyno runs. The weird thing is, with the Headers, and Random Tech Cat the person gained 37 hp to the wheels total. Even if I gain 7hp to the wheels, that will make it one of the best things to do to your car for $236. Hopefully I will get my car dynoed next week.

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Old 05-08-2001, 02:41 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by spiroh:
I just ordered the Random Technology cat, part # 822008. I will be doing a dyno run before, and after this mod. Hopefully we will see a big improvement.

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Is it CARB exempt?

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Yes,

But the part I ordered is made for the Accord. The only modification that needs to be done is extend the o2 sensor by 6"

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Please keep us updated. I would like to see the dyno as well.

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Will that make the sound of the car any different (louder,deeper,ect)??

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Old 05-08-2001, 04:55 PM
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When I receive the part, I will call a local dyno shop, and get the part installed. i will do 2-3 runs before the cat, and 2-3 runs after the cat. I will also take note on any noticeable sound difference.

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Old 05-08-2001, 05:00 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by spiroh:
When I receive the part, I will call a local dyno shop, and get the part installed. i will do 2-3 runs before the cat, and 2-3 runs after the cat. I will also take note on any noticeable sound difference.

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that's really nice of you to do this. generous too. damn. thanks for the effort

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I figure someone has to be the guinea pig =) Worst case scenario, I put back the stock cat on, and sell the part.

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let us know when you get it done! Thanks

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by P-Man:
what exactly is this thing?

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http://www.howstuffworks.com/catalytic-converter.htm

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by spiroh:
Yes,

But the part I ordered is made for the Accord. The only modification that needs to be done is extend the o2 sensor by 6"

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Spiroh, there is another problem...an Accord part has a different flange geometry and a smaller cross section on the 3.0 vs the 3.2-S so you may have to cut and splice the flanges from your OEM cat...and maybe even an extension as the Cat in your car may be longer than an Accords. Remember that the O2 (secondary) may throw Cat deterioration codes if the Random unit is too inefficient at converting HC's vs. stock.

Just a thought, but it should make a few ponies w/o a doubt.

Old 05-08-2001, 06:02 PM
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syncivic,

I just talked to the shop that installed the cat on the other person's type s. They had 2 problems. 1. The o2 sensor had to be extended, and 2. They had to use different bolts for the cat, since the ones they got from random tech, stripped easily. I definately keep you all updated on my findings.

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