[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by Liquidpaper

I was one of the first to get the Fabspeed Sport Cat. The first batch threw a CEL because the downstream 02 sensor was spaced, assuming that the aftermarket cat was not effective enough to bring emissions down to OEM levels. As it turned out, it is as good as the OEM cat at dealing with emissions, so the redesign put the 02 sensor in the OEM spot, and no more CEL. I've had this on my car for about 1.5 years and it (1) sounds amazing (especially with the MPE, which I have) (2) does not throw a CEL, even though multiple track days and LA stop and go traffic road abuse.

Highly recommend this mod; it gives you (most) of the benefits of going catless (save for running 110 octane leaded racing fuel) without the drone, extra pollution, smell, etc.

^This guy knows his stuff!

[pz619]

Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport

^This guy knows his stuff!

Well damnit. I just might have to get in on this.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by pz619

Well damnit. I just might have to get in on this.

We had the most luck with Fabspeed catted downpipes, well worth the price

[Redbeemer]

Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport

^This guy knows his stuff!

As I indicated earlier in this thread, I am driving on a long trip all this week. I drove 455 miles today and I am very happy to report NO CELL!!!!
I still love the sound and the additional performance and am very happy with my purchase. Next week after I complete my trip, I will post here again regarding the CELL "issue" reported by another member, but so far, even with the longer miles driven today at speed up to 80 mph, NO CELL.

[ChrisFulton]

Originally Posted by Redbeemer

As I indicated earlier in this thread, I am driving on a long trip all this week. I drove 455 miles today and I am very happy to report NO CELL!!!!
I still love the sound and the additional performance and am very happy with my purchase. Next week after I complete my trip, I will post here again regarding the CELL "issue" reported by another member, but so far, even with the longer miles driven today at speed up to 80 mph, NO CELL.

Thanks for the interim update Redbeemer.
Only one question: Why are you driving so slowly?

PS - My catted downpipe is on it's way. I look forward to reporting my experience to the forum.

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by pz619

Well damnit. I just might have to get in on this.

I would be happy to help you out! Check your PMs.

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

We had the most luck with Fabspeed catted downpipes, well worth the price

Originally Posted by Redbeemer

As I indicated earlier in this thread, I am driving on a long trip all this week. I drove 455 miles today and I am very happy to report NO CELL!!!!
I still love the sound and the additional performance and am very happy with my purchase. Next week after I complete my trip, I will post here again regarding the CELL "issue" reported by another member, but so far, even with the longer miles driven today at speed up to 80 mph, NO CELL.

455 miles! Tank and a half of gas? Or was your foot to the floor the whole time because you like your downpipe too much?!

Originally Posted by ChrisFulton

Thanks for the interim update Redbeemer.
Only one question: Why are you driving so slowly?

PS - My catted downpipe is on it's way. I look forward to reporting my experience to the forum.

You never know, Redbeemer could be doing a ton of 10-80 pulls for 455 straight miles.

It's been a pleasure working with you Chris and I can't wait for your review as well!

[pz619]

Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport

I would be happy to help you out! Check your PMs.

What is your email address or phone number? For some reason I'm not getting PMs. Thanks!

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by pz619

What is your email address or phone number? For some reason I'm not getting PMs. Thanks!

Check them again, it should be there now. Or feel free to give me a call at 215-646-4945 or email me at Bobby@Fabspeed.com!

[pz619]

Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport

Check them again, it should be there now. Or feel free to give me a call at 215-646-4945 or email me at Bobby@Fabspeed.com!

Got it, thank you!

[walnuttea]

So where are the Black Friday deals?!

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by walnuttea

So where are the Black Friday deals?!

Shoot me an email and I can see what I can do for you!

[Redbeemer]

Originally Posted by Redbeemer

As I indicated earlier in this thread, I am driving on a long trip all this week. I drove 455 miles today and I am very happy to report NO CELL!!!!
I still love the sound and the additional performance and am very happy with my purchase. Next week after I complete my trip, I will post here again regarding the CELL "issue" reported by another member, but so far, even with the longer miles driven today at speed up to 80 mph, NO CELL.

I have returned from my Thanksgiving trip of nearly 1,600 miles and am happy to report absolutely NO CELLS. The sport cat still sounds wonderful and I can definitely feel the improved performance, so I am very happy with my purchase. Again, NO CELLS since I have owned the FabSpeed Sport CAT. Nice work, guys!

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by Redbeemer

I have returned from my Thanksgiving trip of nearly 1,600 miles and am happy to report absolutely NO CELLS. The sport cat still sounds wonderful and I can definitely feel the improved performance, so I am very happy with my purchase. Again, NO CELLS since I have owned the FabSpeed Sport CAT. Nice work, guys!

Awesome!

[Advanced]

Wow, reading the reviews here, Fabspeed product looks promising!

I have the AWE Tuning full exhaust and I am deciding with which downpipe to get. Is the Fabspeed Sport Cat Downpipe 100% compatible with the AWE Tuning exhaust?

Please let me know! Thanks in advanced!

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by Advanced

Wow, reading the reviews here, Fabspeed product looks promising!

I have the AWE Tuning full exhaust and I am deciding with which downpipe to get. Is the Fabspeed Sport Cat Downpipe 100% compatible with the AWE Tuning exhaust?

Please let me know! Thanks in advanced!

Our downpipes mate up to factory style flanges. If any aftermarket exhaust can mate to the factory downpipe - it's definitely compatible with our Sport Cat Downpipe!

[Advanced]

Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport

Our downpipes mate up to factory style flanges. If any aftermarket exhaust can mate to the factory downpipe - it's definitely compatible with our Sport Cat Downpipe!

Thanks for the quick response!

1 more question, I didn't see on your product page, but is this a 4" downpipe?

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by Advanced

Thanks for the quick response!

1 more question, I didn't see on your product page, but is this a 4" downpipe?

The inlet to the cat is 3.65", the HJS cat itself is 4.75", and the tube outlet is 3".

[ChrisFulton]

Had my FabSpeed catted downpipe installed today.
Here are some photos comparing the pipe with stock, and installed.







Inside of the stock cat.



Inside of FabSpeed.



Everything bolted up flawlessly.



02 Sensors

Not much change in sound which I like as I don't like a noisy car for noise sake (I'm running stock exhaust). There is a nice more pronounced burble on deceleration, and more exhaust notes with hard acceleration. There are also more pronounced sounds coming from the turbo. I like it as the sounds are purposeful.

I noticed an immediate difference upon driving! The car definitely accelerates with more immediacy. There is a greater/faster response to giving her the gas and the car is noticeably quicker. I installed an intake and really couldn't tell much difference. This FabSpeed Sport Cat makes a very noticeable difference!

I am very happy with this modification and think it gives a lot of bang for the buck. Thanks to Bobby at FabSpeed and Neal at The Racers Line in Concord, CA!

[mike@x-ph.com]

Awesome, thank you for sharing ChrisFulton

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by ChrisFulton

Had my FabSpeed catted downpipe installed today.
Here are some photos comparing the pipe with stock, and installed.







Inside of the stock cat.



Inside of FabSpeed.



Everything bolted up flawlessly.



02 Sensors

Not much change in sound which I like as I don't like a noisy car for noise sake (I'm running stock exhaust). There is a nice more pronounced burble on deceleration, and more exhaust notes with hard acceleration. There are also more pronounced sounds coming from the turbo. I like it as the sounds are purposeful.

I noticed an immediate difference upon driving! The car definitely accelerates with more immediacy. There is a greater/faster response to giving her the gas and the car is noticeably quicker. I installed an intake and really couldn't tell much difference. This FabSpeed Sport Cat makes a very noticeable difference!

I am very happy with this modification and think it gives a lot of bang for the buck. Thanks to Bobby at FabSpeed and Neal at The Racers Line in Concord, CA!

Thank you so much for the write up and I am happy to see that you are enjoying your Sport Cat! I has been a pleasure working with you.

[zipphreak]

Nice pics.. I have new gasket and clamps ready to install on mine to try to clear up my CEL. The backstory was that i have re-used the original gasket/clamps for my Fabspeed Sport Cat (forgot to order them).. I'm going to replace them and hopefully solve the mystery CEL.

[SeanWRT]

The OEM cat looks to me like a 600 cell, can anyone confirm?