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Dec 20, 2004 | 09:17 PM

WIKDREX

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Helix Downpipe question

Im about to get a catless downpipe but i cant decide between the PDE and the Helix. I want the Helix because it's cheaper, but the PDE doesn't require a CEL fix. Im going to be removing the downpipe whenever I take the car in for warranty work and for emissions tests. I wanted to know if there was a way to remove the CEL fix with the downpipe and make it so nobody could tell that anything was done. Im just a little worried about soldering and resoldering the O2 sensor wires over and over. Is there a CEL fix that doesn't require cutting any wires. If i can find a way to get a CEL fix that can be easily removed and reinstalled without causing any problems i will get that with the Helix, otherwise i guess i'll have to pay the extra 100 bucks and get the PDE. Any help would be appreciated. I just want to be able to easily remove and reinstall the CEL fix, and i don't want anyone to be able to tell that i have done anything, by the way it's on a 2002 WRX.
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Greg

Dec 21, 2004 | 12:29 PM

chicote

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I've got the helix. It removes both cats. I'm not sure about the PDE. I imagine that if you go back to stock for tests that you won't have to worry about the check engine fix. Just leave it in. No one would know the difference. Hope this helps.

ron

Dec 21, 2004 | 01:30 PM

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so, just looking at the o2 sensor can you tell that it has the cel fix installed?

Dec 21, 2004 | 02:22 PM

chicote

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I don't think so, unless they follow the wire all the way to where you splice in the resistor. I doubt they would do that.

Dec 23, 2004 | 11:29 AM

VIBEELEVEN

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I have the helix up/dp and I wish I had a cat

Dec 23, 2004 | 05:03 PM

WikdRX

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Originally Posted by VIBEELEVEN

I have the helix up/dp and I wish I had a cat

Why do you wish you had a cat? Is it too loud? I was wondering how much louder my car would be with a catless downpipe, because i already have the APEXi N1 catback and it isn't loud enough for me

Dec 24, 2004 | 02:42 AM

imprezilization

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WikdRX

Why do you wish you had a cat? Is it too loud? I was wondering how much louder my car would be with a catless downpipe, because i already have the APEXi N1 catback and it isn't loud enough for me

if u go catless it'll be LOUD.

it's actually decently loud on my car(w/ evo), but i think N1's louder.

btw, get the helix, it's awesome.