North323

I am about to purchase a j-pipe. here is my issue, I can not find a shop that will install it for me if it removes the last cat. Is there a big difference in performance if I keep the cat? If I purchase v1 and keep the cat, the shop will install it. they dont want to touch it if they remove the cat for legal reasons. anyonen else run in to this? How can I find a shop that will install V2?

JackSampson

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Keep looking around. Maybe find someone local that can help you do it. It really is simple. I got the RV-6 V2 which give the option of running a cat or test pipe. Might want to get that and just remove the cat when you can.

PS: I don't think removing the 3rd cat will cause you to fail inspection.

nate_0022

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Just install it yourself. It's simple. 9 bolts to undo, wiggle it out, slap the new one on, tighten and done.

SharksBreath

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^what they said. it's a very easy DIY job.

JD TL-S

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VERY EASY to install. Easiest MOD

Long RV6 J-Pipe is best (3rd cat delete)

North323

interesting comments...making me want to just do it myself. although I am not a car guy. I do not have ramps to put the car up either.

Excelerate

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It's a pretty straightforward install. However, if you find that you need a j-pipe that retains the third cat we offer one.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-236895.aspx

Or we have our V2 j-pipe which deletes the third cat.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-494454.aspx

North323

I spoke with Casey this morning. Which prompted this post. I plan on getting one or the other from you.

A SiQ TL

You must be in Cali, thats what the muffler shops around here have to say.

North323

Nope, OHIO!

JJH

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Where at in Ohio are you? I'm in Ohio too.

North323

Cleveland, West Sider.

turbo_oxide

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...content=value4

$35.

lucnex

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You wont fail inspection....I just passed in NJ last year with my ATLP J-pipe and Race pipe combo....those shops do not wan't to remove the 3rd cat since its illegal....go find any mechanic with a lift and it shouldnt cost more than 50 dollars to put on...

JJH

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Sweet! You've got the best Acura dealership around

RainSupreme

I had no problem getting my j-pipe w/o the third cat installed and had no problem passing inspection. I'm in PA, OH is even less strict, can't see why they'd say they can't do it

SharksBreath

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As others said...you'll be fine. there is no sensor in the 3rd cat (the one you're deleting).

inspection stations won't know the difference.

vietxquangstah

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F Those rhino ramps! LOL my car is lowered only 2-2.5 inches and my Rhino Ramp (EXACT SAME 1) STILL WONT FIT under my front bumper.

I either have to

A. Remove my front bumper to be able to ride up the ramp
B. Place wooden pieces before the ramp so I will be able to clear it with my bumper.

and I'm not even dropped that low..


Is your car lowered at all? If it's riding at stock height than a XLR8 V1 for you would be fine... I have a XLR8 V1 and I'm dropped ~2 inches and I scrape all the damn time on the slightest road imperfections... Can't wait til I get my RV6 V3 installed, stock road clearance no more scrapes!

Redlantrn

Bring your car down to GA. They'll slap anything on it down here.

Otacon

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It's an easy DIY mod.

Silvertl88

I'm in Avon Lake. I'm finding more and more people from around here on Acaurazine.

Summer Meet!?

North323

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