i think the title says it pretty well, but im intrested in a test pipe for my 00. i might as well put one on when i get my headers installed(cause i love just having them sitting around) just wondering what the options were. i really dont want a cheap one. i have to get my emissions tested quite often so swapping my cat back in would be a regular thing(as much fun as that is) so id like soemthing that wont fall apart. i dont mind paying more for a good one. the only one i know of tho is the ce one. any input would be awesome.

 

Ebay or Budget : www.LSSexhaust.com

Part Number: NM9596TP
Description: Off-Road Test Pipe
Construction: 2.5-inch T-409 Stainless Steel
Price: 25.00 Canadian

 

Around $30

 

i think ill end up with the budget one, seems the best bang for the buck.

 

just curious. does getting a slighly more expensive one i.e. not just one off of ebay actually have any bearing on passing emissions, or will any "test pipe" fail emissions most likely. i guess it depends on what state your in but if anyone has any input on that. cuz otherwise I don't think the cheaper ones are necessarily less quality.. their just a metal tube.

 

with a test pipe theres no way ull pass emisions, with headers ill have no cats at all, i only have the main one right now due to my y-pipe.

thats the main reason i would prefer a good one, its the taking it on and off alot that, imo is where a good one would be better. ie a cheaper one would rust more and make the bolts maybe make it so the bolts would ahve to be cut each time, where as a better one may not rust as much. if that makes any sence whatsoever.

 

don't, just run a cat, it's stupid as hell to remove them

 

saw cattmans "fast cat" today, he posted them discounted a bit in the group buy section, thinking of picking one up for my 2k, you might check it out.

 

why are you thinking about getting one? it doesnt give any power but just a loud noise from the exhaust. just keep your cat and dont deal with the hassle..

 

Good question. Which non-stock cat would pass emissions? No test pipes will... for sure!

 

reason being. i have a highflow and its going out, which from my understanding can cause performance issues. or worse start breaking apart. i have a stock cat alying around. but i figure a test pipe would flow better.

with hotshot headers and a full frankencar catback, i fugure my cat would eb my weakest/least flowing part.

 

i tested it out at track.. didnt do any good. i dont think its good for peepz who dont have alot of stuff done to there car.