Should I de-cat?

[Scopez]

Hey all just wanted to know some of your personal opinions on wether I should go for a de-cat. I read that the top end increases however due to the loss of back pressure you will loose torque. So is it a case of BHP gain: loosing torque? and am I just better off sticking with my current system.

thanks

 

[Alfonze]

as far as I read, I thought without a cat you will probably fail your mot.

 

[Scopez]

yes you wont pass but iv just had my MOT so wont be due for another year so I can get it done, question is should I, and are the benfits worth it? anyone?

 

[Robert]

I think they've been proven to gain about 1bhp.
Not worth it IMO.

 

[Retepetsir]

Gained 3bhp from mine, dyno proven.

It's up to you.

 

[Robert]

It was your dyno i was referring to actually, my mistake.
I still wouldn't do it.

 

[Scopez]

i see, but then I suppose it depends on the engine and what mods have been done to it. In any case is there anyone eles that has found gains with doing this?

 

[Robert]

It might be worth asking on primera forums as you've got a 1.6?

 

[jim_bling]

on my 1.4 i took both cats out and i found a differance in the lower gears and a little bit in the top end as well so its up to you really mate

 

[Scopez]

what differences was it you found, less power in lower gears or????