liam92 Posted December 28, 2013 Posted December 28, 2013 Hi I has looking at getting a Arrow exhaust for my XJ6n but don't know whether to buy the system that removes the cat or keeps it. I know that in the UK emissions are not tested so a cat is not needed, but if I was to take the bike touring would the de-cat pipe be a problem Or would there be any running problems cat vs de-cat Thanks
pilninggas Posted December 28, 2013 Posted December 28, 2013 Hi I has looking at getting a Arrow exhaust for my XJ6n but don't know whether to buy the system that removes the cat or keeps it. I know that in the UK emissions are not tested so a cat is not needed, but if I was to take the bike touring would the de-cat pipe be a problem Or would there be any running problems cat vs de-cat Thanks I don't think you'll run into problems. On the first XJ6 I had I put R6 (5SL) headers on and a generic micron end can. Didn't turn the MIL on, even though I removed the lambda sensor. If it does you can always buy one of those £15 lambda emulators on ebay. You won't get any extra power, as the state of tune is dictated by the cam profiles, but you will lose quite a bit of weight.
liam92 Posted December 28, 2013 Author Posted December 28, 2013 Ok did't think there would be running problems. Any idea on different countries laws regarding de-cat pipes (when touring) as it's £80 more for header with a cat built in, and shouldn't think it will sound as good
pilninggas Posted December 28, 2013 Posted December 28, 2013 Ok did't think there would be running problems. Any idea on different countries laws regarding de-cat pipes (when touring) as it's £80 more for header with a cat built in, and shouldn't think it will sound as good In general terms, when touring so-called 'visitor laws' apply, whereby if what you have is legal at home it will be legal where you are. What really applies is common-sense, if you went to Italy and were stopped, the Carabinieri would be more interested in lights that didn't work or loose luggage than no catalyser [they probably wouldn't notice, and if they did they wouldn't want the paperwork]. I've been through CH many times, which allegedly they have the most draconian road enforcement in the EEA, yet I only hear of them nicking people for speeding (it's cell time and whooping great fine).
liam92 Posted December 28, 2013 Author Posted December 28, 2013 Ok, cheers you have been a great help, now I have to find the money
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