Downpipe. Cat vs non cat

[Brura22]

Alright so i live in a non emission testing state (New Mexico).
Im planning out my engine upgrades at the moment and had a question.
I know the DP is one of the best upgrades, but with living in a non emission testing state would it be more beneficial to me to get a catless DP such as one other than Cobbs? And will i be able to turn off the CEL with the AP?
Sorry for all the newb questions, just picked up my FiST!

Thanks

 

[frankiefiesta]

Actually for this car downpipe is not that beneficial. Intercooler & acessport, and a pro tune are going to be your best mods to start off with.

I personally have a catless downpipe and if you live in a non emission state then yeah go catless, why not. CEL can also be disabled through stage 3 Cobb map or by getting the car pro tuned (recommended). Happy modding

 

[Kip2MyLou]

What he said. DP isn't necessary for this car unless going big turbo. Save the money and put it else where.

 

[Brura22]

Really?! Wow awesome. Noob moment. I had read it was a good investment.

 

[draxxus131]

Careful about non emissions testing. New Mexico isn't truly exempt. Quite a few counties do smog testing. The rules apply to what county the vehicle is registered in.

 

[Brura22]

Careful about non emissions testing. New Mexico isn't truly exempt. Quite a few counties do smog testing. The rules apply to what county the vehicle is registered in.

My county is exempt. I live on an AFB in the middle of nowhere

 

[draxxus131]

lol well there ya go. When you finish the exhaust post some videos.

 

[Tonysarchy]

I have non cat and I love it.

 

[bamabest]

have you got the catless DP on? id love a video. im going catless/muffler-less/resonator-less, 3 inch turbo back

 

[2006ser]

Cobb catted Dp ftw

 

[Chuckable]

A non-catted DP is not going to give you but maybe a few HP over a catted DP. If you're racing the car all the time then I can see the benefits, but for a street car, it just makes sense to keep the cat. That's my 0.02 cents anyway.

 

[iX-Grimjow-Xi]

Catless since its non emission county and if you really want it