BryceSk8er

hello everyone, i had a question about the 04 rx-8's. is it possible to remove the cat and put a straight pipe on it? ive done some research, and a couple of fourms said it would mess up the ECU because the rx-8 has 2 O2 sensors. is this true? i also have read a couple other fourms where people have said that they put a straight pipe on there rx8 and it was a success. i guess what im trying to say is...
is it possible to put a straight pipe on my 04 rx8?

Thanks for the help,
-Bryce

snipaz2420

yes you can put a straight pipe on the 8 without problems. many people on here have done it. the only thing that it does regarding the ECU is throw a check engine light but it doesnt cause damage. o and it will also enable you to shoot flames out of the exhaust

lepichichi

iTrader: (10)

flames, nice,,,, i will try tonight...

BryceSk8er

awsome, thanks for all the help. ive done alot of research on looking for one, and i cant really find one anywhere. do they call it something different than a straight pipe? any idea where i could pick one up from? thanks again for all the help.

Razz1

Mid pipe

Make sure it is catless

BryceSk8er

alright, thanks for all the help guys.

snipaz2420

i've seen it called a race pipe as well. off the top of my head i know racing beat, b&b, rotary performance, and i think rx7store have them.

BryceSk8er

alright, thanks for the help guys. i found one for sale, didnt realize how expensive they were though..

HCTR154

Your car will turn into a noisy, stink machine by the way.

Fanman

Yeah, the just CEL light is not true. It could very well cause a strong gasoline odor as well as makes your car substantially louder. Best bet is a hi-flow cat unit. It will give almost the same gains along with not throwing the CEL, no smell, and only a bit louder.

snipaz2420

^^ i was assuming he knew that stuff when i answered him. he asked if there would be a prob with the ecu thats why i just said about the cel