7 replies to this topic

[zavulon]

Hi All my exhaust manifold completely gone 

since that i want to go full de-cat route what's 

options i have 

it's a standard spi 1992 

[nicklouse]

If your car is in the MOT system as having a Cat then you need a Cat to be visibly present. And it will need to pass the SPi emissions.

[surfblue]

Put a cat in it for mot, remove it and put it on a shelf and fit a decat pipe. Repeat annually.

[nicklouse]

Put a cat in it for mot, remove it and put it on a shelf and fit a decat pipe. Repeat annually.

But then you run the risk of driving a car that is not compliant with the Road traffic act and if you get stopped bu VOSA........

Edited by nicklouse, 20 March 2021 - 11:00 AM.

[zavulon]

understand all MOT stuff but still need a good exhaust manifold any suggestions 

[surfblue]

Put a cat in it for mot, remove it and put it on a shelf and fit a decat pipe. Repeat annually.

But then you run the risk of driving a car that is not compliant with the Road traffic act and if you get stopped bu VOSA........

Pretty unlikely anyone will be carrying out spot checks to see if your 20+ year old classic mini has a cat fitted. There more likely to want to admire it.

[Steve220]

Put a cat in it for mot, remove it and put it on a shelf and fit a decat pipe. Repeat annually.

But then you run the risk of driving a car that is not compliant with the Road traffic act and if you get stopped bu VOSA........

Pretty unlikely anyone will be carrying out spot checks to see if your 20+ year old classic mini has a cat fitted. There more likely to want to admire it.

Correct. The risk is low. I've been driving decatted turbo cars for 20 years and only ever seen a vosa agent once. They're more concerned about HGVs.

Edited by Steve220, 20 March 2021 - 05:23 PM.

[Readers14]

understand all MOT stuff but still need a good exhaust manifold any suggestions 

Maniflow freeflow.