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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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Between the Perrin, Bosal, and HKS. The Perrin wins hands down. But you pay for it.

The HKS is only a good downpipe as it removes your catalytics. But it's design is a little undesireable. A CEL is almost guaranteed

The Bosal has a good design and keeps your factory third cat. But as far as I know, there is only one vendor selling it and it's hard to come by.

The Perrin.... Replaces both cats, solid & Pruven design, thick flanges... What more could you ask for? A CEL is almost guaranteed


A downpipe though is a cinch to install if you are comfortable with basic hand tools. either you or your local muffler shop could do it.
Old Feb 13, 2003 | 07:14 PM
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Re: possible hks cel

Originally posted by Jennifer
Does anyone have a hks dp and carbon-ti combo?
If so, do you have any cel problems? I'm wondering
if this would work with my stock wrx ecu. Also, how
difficult is a dp to install? Can my local muffler shop
do the job? Thanks for any info.
My friend are running hks dp and carbon-ti combo and it does have the cel problem ! i have HKS uppipe and downpipe... i got my first cel in third week after installed! but i just clear it while install HKS BOV just now ! not a big deal ! also , once u decided to run catless ~ the cell problem will going after , u can either buy the cel fixed $14 or get fast cat DP ~ i know perrin does it (expensive)... and some other brand ! if u only wnat to have some exhaust sound, get cat-back system which won't cause u any problem except ticket... !
Old Feb 21, 2003 | 07:45 PM
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Originally posted by JunGdB
My friend are running hks dp and carbon-ti combo and it does have the cel problem ! i have HKS uppipe and downpipe... i got my first cel in third week after installed! but i just clear it while install HKS BOV just now ! not a big deal ! also , once u decided to run catless ~ the cell problem will going after , u can either buy the cel fixed $14 or get fast cat DP ~ i know perrin does it (expensive)... and some other brand ! if u only wnat to have some exhaust sound, get cat-back system which won't cause u any problem except ticket... !
how do i get the CEL fixed for $14
Old Feb 21, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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im about to install my HKS downpipe tomorrow. how serious is the CEL problem? should i worry? JunGdb quoted that it can be fixed for $14. How do i do that.
Old Feb 22, 2003 | 09:53 AM
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Originally posted by blackwagonrx
im about to install my HKS downpipe tomorrow. how serious is the CEL problem? should i worry? JunGdb quoted that it can be fixed for $14. How do i do that.
Its not a big problem to have that CEL. The car just thinks that the catalyctic converter went bad or its not working.

http://www.ponyexpressperformance.com/WMILinstall.html
Old Feb 23, 2003 | 01:31 AM
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Originally posted by blackwagonrx
im about to install my HKS downpipe tomorrow. how serious is the CEL problem? should i worry? JunGdb quoted that it can be fixed for $14. How do i do that.
Every WRX with catless uppipe and downpipe i've been ride are all showing "Check Engine" light on... but everyone seems like just ignore it ! it is not really a big deal! anyway, i have mine light on again at second day after i drove back home from mall. also, after changing your whole exhaust pipe the boost will become 14.1 psi(data from option magzine) !!!

===Below is $10 bucks Cel fixed Deal===
$10 shipped cel fix for catless exhaust special
You can see pics and specs on www.evailmotorsports.com

You can paypal at tommillerwrx@hotmail.com once payment is recieved you will get an email confirming payment shortly after.

If anyone is interested in buying bulk at a wholesale price email me for more info.
Thanks,
Tom
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Old Feb 23, 2003 | 01:47 AM
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Originally posted by JunGdB
Every WRX with catless uppipe and downpipe i've been ride are all showing "Check Engine" light on... but everyone seems like just ignore it ! it is not really a big deal! anyway, i have mine light on again at second day after i drove back home from mall. also, after changing your whole exhaust pipe the boost will become 14.1 psi(data from option magzine) !!!

===Below is $10 bucks Cel fixed Deal===
$10 shipped cel fix for catless exhaust special
You can see pics and specs on www.evailmotorsports.com

You can paypal at tommillerwrx@hotmail.com once payment is recieved you will get an email confirming payment shortly after.

If anyone is interested in buying bulk at a wholesale price email me for more info.
Thanks,
Tom
www.evailmotorsports.com
So far i haven't had the CEL problem. Then again i've only had my DP installed today. I'll bookmark the website though just in case. Thanks for the help.
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Old Feb 23, 2003 | 08:02 PM
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Originally posted by teiva-boy
The Perrin.... Replaces both cats, solid & Pruven design, thick flanges... What more could you ask for? A CEL is almost guaranteed
Actually with the CEL that Perrin includes (I think they include it all the time. I got mine at Alta) I haven't gotten a CEL in almost 3 months. Coincidently the last time was on the way to Wingdome when you were in town.
Old Feb 23, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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www.evailmotorsports.com has the CEL fix for under $10 I think. I have one, yet to put it in because the WRX isn't running right now.
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