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Old 02-11-06, 09:21 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Anyone used catalytic coverters?

Has anyone used cats? If so What type (mfg & p/n) and where mounted ( one common or 2 individual)....any problem w/ underhood heat/ paint blistering?? I need to meet 220 ppm HC and 1.2% CO at idle and 2500 rpm and then back to idle and believe the only way I'll meet is w/ cats???? I'd like to be able to meet these emission #'s w/ a carburated engine; does anyone feel I can or will I need a FI managed engine?? Help! Steve
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Old 02-12-06, 12:05 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Anyone used catalytic coverters?

Steve,

I asked Roaring Forties the same question. Robert Logan emailed a picture to me showing cats installed on one of their cars. I may still have it on my email at work; I'll take a look tomorrow.

If I have to go with cats for emissions I'm considering making my own exhaust. I thought I would start with a pair of Mustang shorty headers (easy to find and inexpensive), a pair of generic aftermarket cats, and a pair of short round mufflers (small glass-packs or Super Trapps). I'll connect it all together with off-the-shelf pre-bent and straight pipe. I figure it doesn't have to look pretty considering the length of time it will be on the car. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

The emissions subject has been discussed frequently on the FFCobra forum. Within the Cobra community, I haven't heard of anyone here passing current emissions with a carb although I don't suppose that means it can't be done.

If you end up going with FI, you might consider the Mass-Flow system from Quality Roadsters. It is a MAF EFI system that has a custom throttle body designed to look like a 4 bbl carb and it's a lot cheaper than a stack system.

BTW, Factory Five in Wareham is having an open house of sorts next weekend (Moochfest). This may be a good opportunity for you to talk face-to-face with a lot of guys that have been through this already, and as a bonus, check out some cool cars and get a free meal (that's why we call it the Moochfest [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img])

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Re: Anyone used catalytic coverters?

Charlie....pls provide details re the FF Moochfest (days tmes ect....will you be going?)....Tx Steve
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Re: Anyone used catalytic coverters?

Steve,

The Moochfest is Saturday 2/18. I believe it starts around 11:00 but I'll confirm. Yes, I'll be going. A couple of other local GT40 guys expressed an interest in going as well; I'll email them this week also.

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