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Beebo · 05-22-2008, 06:43 PM

Hey guys ive got a 3" straight through magnaflow and some mandrel bends to make an exhaust.
my problem is that every exhaust shop i got to wont work on an exhaust with no cats.

i could buy a cat and have them put it on then replace with a test pipe but im scrounging for cash so i dont really want to buy a cat.

if anyone knows of shop that can help me out i would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
Wade

SR2Zero · 05-22-2008, 06:48 PM

You're going to have to really be lucky to find an exhaust shop that does that... Some performance shops will do it. Are you taking you're car to them and telling them to make one and slap it on there? I just took one of mine in pieces (from cat back) and had them weld it up.

WISH ONE · 05-22-2008, 06:58 PM

i know a place but here in so cal i dont hink your around me??

holybushoffire · 05-22-2008, 07:01 PM

If you can get your car trailered to the shop they'll be more willing to help. Just keep them under the impression that it's not a street vehicle.

SR2Zero · 05-22-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by holybushoffire

If you can get your car trailered to the shop they'll be more willing to help. Just keep them under the impression that it's not a street vehicle.

Nice, that ones really good. Haha

Andrew Bohan · 05-22-2008, 07:39 PM

at SDP we made customers sign an agreement that says they acknowledge that some of the work we do is not street legal and transporting the car to and from the shop is their resposnsibility. that way if they drove away from the shop with no cat, it's all on them.

too bad more shops don't do that

alkemyst · 05-22-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SR2Zero

Nice, that ones really good. Haha

That's the way to do it, put a number or two on it or just write your last four in the back glass.

As long as the shop can say they thought it was an off-road vehicle they aren't on the hook for emissions defeat.

Or just have the run it to the factory spot and pick up a cheap test pipe.

HalveBlue · 05-22-2008, 11:28 PM

Move to Utah.

The exhaust shop there made me a custom exhaust without a cat. No questions asked.

5t341tH · 05-23-2008, 01:45 AM

both shops i been to let me do it. not to be messed up but, try the hispanic shops. they dont really care

bo2o · 05-23-2008, 02:24 AM

where you from? over here in socal i dont think they care.

i but i would run a test pipe with a heatshield so cops dont check your cat all the time...

GSXRJJordan · 05-23-2008, 03:01 AM

Yeah, I had a 3" exhaust made up back in the day, from the downpipe back, but on the last one I included the test pipe w/heat shield just in case you get a cop that wants to peek under there. I've never heard of a muffler shop not wanting to make something with no cat, but hey, I guess I just go to the right places (and pay cash

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Beebo · 05-23-2008, 11:46 AM

sorry i forgot to mention im in the DFW area. im going to try cut the bends and have them weld it up i guess. thanks guys

***FaLKoN240*** · 05-23-2008, 12:21 PM

WTF, why don't you just save money?

Test pipes are like $30.

prang11 · 05-23-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

WTF, why don't you just save money?

Test pipes are like $30.

Agree, why wouldnt you make life easier..

loveskylines · 05-23-2008, 04:13 PM

where are you from? i know of a few shops in OC,ca that will do catless exhausts.

borispuplis · 05-23-2008, 05:13 PM

in illinois its like a 10,000 fine for a shop to put on a test pipe, few of my buddies got busted doin that shit........ but ya just buy one off ebay whats so hard about that?

05-22-2008, 06:43 PM	#1
Beebo Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 1 Age: 36 Posts: 118 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	where to get a catless exhaust made Hey guys ive got a 3" straight through magnaflow and some mandrel bends to make an exhaust. my problem is that every exhaust shop i got to wont work on an exhaust with no cats. i could buy a cat and have them put it on then replace with a test pipe but im scrounging for cash so i dont really want to buy a cat. if anyone knows of shop that can help me out i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Wade

05-22-2008, 06:58 PM	#3
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05-22-2008, 06:48 PM	#2
SR2Zero Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SC Age: 35 Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	You're going to have to really be lucky to find an exhaust shop that does that... Some performance shops will do it. Are you taking you're car to them and telling them to make one and slap it on there? I just took one of mine in pieces (from cat back) and had them weld it up.

05-22-2008, 07:39 PM	#6
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	at SDP we made customers sign an agreement that says they acknowledge that some of the work we do is not street legal and transporting the car to and from the shop is their resposnsibility. that way if they drove away from the shop with no cat, it's all on them. too bad more shops don't do that

05-22-2008, 11:28 PM	#8
HalveBlue Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I'm somewhere where I don't know where I am! Posts: 1,549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Move to Utah. The exhaust shop there made me a custom exhaust without a cat. No questions asked.

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GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Yeah, I had a 3" exhaust made up back in the day, from the downpipe back, but on the last one I included the test pipe w/heat shield just in case you get a cop that wants to peek under there. I've never heard of a muffler shop not wanting to make something with no cat, but hey, I guess I just go to the right places (and pay cash ) __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

05-23-2008, 11:46 AM	#12
Beebo Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 1 Age: 36 Posts: 118 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sorry i forgot to mention im in the DFW area. im going to try cut the bends and have them weld it up i guess. thanks guys

05-23-2008, 12:21 PM	#13
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	WTF, why don't you just save money? Test pipes are like $30. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

05-23-2008, 04:13 PM	#15
loveskylines Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CA Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	where are you from? i know of a few shops in OC,ca that will do catless exhausts.

05-23-2008, 05:13 PM	#16
borispuplis Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	in illinois its like a 10,000 fine for a shop to put on a test pipe, few of my buddies got busted doin that shit........ but ya just buy one off ebay whats so hard about that?