Kearney Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Lads, I have a mid decat pipe in my car the past 10 years with no issues passing emissions as the car was N/A and still retained the cat in the manifold but i did a TT vvti conversion 6 months ago and had to use a decat pipe. Ive my NCT (Irish MOT) due in 3 months and i want to get the car tested but ive no cat in it. Ive tried searching online to find a used one and they are all either in the states or a spurious brand thats for an N/A. I had considered welding a cat in too but wasn't sure on a brand. Any suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyne Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Have you the 2nd cat in as in the midpipe as you say, if so the car will pass, what year is yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kearney Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 Its a 94! I can't remember for the life of me were the 2nd cat is. I moved house twice since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 These can still be ordered from Toyota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 These can still be ordered from Toyota. Last time i checked. Years ago. It was 1500 + with a 3 month wait lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Last time i checked. Years ago. It was 1500 + with a 3 month wait lol I just had a very reasonable quote from my local dealership at ~£300... in fact, I was told I could have the 2nd cat along with the rest of the exhaust back for ~£1200! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) I just had a very reasonable quote from my local dealership at ~£300... in fact, I was told I could have the 2nd cat along with the rest of the exhaust back for ~£1200! Thats really good. Will call mine tomorrow and see what they tell me. I remember me and the parts person having a proper rant about it lol edit - Amayama 828 + 100 post. I can see Toyota UK easily coming it at over 1500 again, wont bother calling lol Edited January 1, 2020 by evinX (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Thats really good. Will call mine tomorrow and see what they tell me. I remember me and the parts person having a proper rant about it lol Don't get me wrong, there's still a ridiculous lead time and you have to pay for the parts in advance but it appears that at least the prices have become more reasonable. Drop me a PM if you don't have any joy with your local dealership tomorrow and I'll send you my contact's details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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evinX Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 UK spec by chance? You got the part numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 UK spec by chance? You got the part numbers? No, it's a TT VVTI 6 speed. I've heard the UK cats are more expensive but I don't know whether there is any truth in that statement. Part numbers attached bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 No, it's a TT VVTI 6 speed. I've heard the UK cats are more expensive but I don't know whether there is any truth in that statement. Part numbers attached bud. [ATTACH=CONFIG]234219[/ATTACH] The UK cat is different to all apart from US specs, they have a hole for a o2 sensor. Pre facelift 2nd cats are actually catalytic converters as to the facelift VVTI 2nd cats they are hollowed out inside with no catalytic converter and are just a casing/ pipework which explains the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 So the VVTI effectively has 1 cat rather than 2? The second is just for show? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 So the VVTI effectively has 1 cat rather than 2? The second is just for show? Lol Yes. A few have used vvti 2nd cats becuase they are basically decats that look oem lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Yes. A few have used vvti 2nd cats becuase they are basically decats that look oem lol I don't mind that actually. At least I shouldn't lose any significant power running it permanently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 I don't mind that actually. At least I shouldn't lose any significant power running it permanently! Adam, are you still looking for the cat and exhaust....or are you going new from Toyota? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Adam, are you still looking for the cat and exhaust....or are you going new from Toyota? I am happy with either really. There are a few things I need to consider with both options, namely; cost, condition and availability. Having said that, the immediate availability of a used one would probably be most appealing I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Let me get some pics of the one I have. It has been wrapped and dry stored a long time but I got it and a VVTi 2nd cat as it was in very good condition and I had my stock car then and was collecting for a future spare/refresh. Now I only have my modified one I can't really ever see me using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Let me get some pics of the one I have. It has been wrapped and dry stored a long time but I got it and a VVTi 2nd cat as it was in very good condition and I had my stock car then and was collecting for a future spare/refresh. Now I only have my modified one I can't really ever see me using it. I'll send you a PM now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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