Sooooo... what you're saying is that the bulb will still be in place, and it will come on when you flip the key as the ECU does it's initial systems check (when it powers up the drivers and makes sure all the sensors are giving signals), but it won't come on again after that?

 

yes

 

Sort of. I'm saying that your ECU will not trigger CELs for being catless, among other things, if you are reflashed and ask for such things. The CELs come from sensor inputs meeting (or not meeting) certain criteria. Reflashing can move those criteria to where they are either never met, or never out of range, hence no CEL.

 

What if the B.A.R. ref busts out his breakout box? I mean, to get the initial official seal-of-approval? Since a WRX-into-Mazda truck swap is so off the wall, you would think the guy would put on some gloves and administer a full pelvic exam, so to speak.

What I mean to say is... if you bypass or defeat some of the features of the engine's original emission control system (like the vacuum sensor in the fuel tank to detect vapor leaks) and the ref finds out about it, you'll have a really tough time trying to convice the ref that you've set things right the second time you go to get the cert. I'm not trying to bust your ballz, I would just like to see him succeed after he put all that effort into it.

 

First, stop apologizing when you want to debate something. It's the internet, that's why it's here.

Since Matt is using an OEM downpipe (I think) it's a moot point for him. He won't need any CEL defeats for his tune before he goes to the referree. Also, Subaru gas tanks are pressurized, not under a vacuum... plus the best he ref can do is look at the inputs for that sensor through electronic means, but he can't necessarily figure out what's actually generating that signal...

 

yes, when i go to the ref, i will have 100% of the STOCK subaru emissions and exhaust stuffs. also, will have a completely choked out/down exhaust. honda civic exhaust ftw. hahahaha

 

Dude, I'd stick to at least 2" after the cat. Tiny exhaust will be bad. Very bad.

 

umm...gotta have an exhaust for smog. duh

the aftermarket exhaust, will be crazy....all heat wrapped and everything cool.
although, i dunno how far i'll take the exhaust(like.....out the back? or no..we will see.
i need to find a few busted up exhausts so that i can use them for flanges and whathaveyou.

 

Well yeah, but that doesn't mean 1.25" piping is a good idea. Just fab whatever you want, catback doesn't matter for smog. You can run trucker stacks if you want, or leg pipes.

 

true true...
i'm just going to mod the living hell out of a stock exhaust, that way its cheap cheap. and then while the cab and bed are off, i'll also try and fab up/figure out where it will be going.

its all in good fun.. i just want this thing in the truck...
but, it should be cool when all is said and done

 

so when should the car be running?

 

no later than...... jan 2008