[Mk2] [Turbo] Downpipe or smash the cats guts out

[Freebird]

As the title says any thoughts either way, I'm sure the downpipe will be slightly better and smashing the cats guts out will be cheaper (actually someones already done this to my car) but I was wandering if anyone had strong views either way or has tried both and has any thoughts.

[sjm1984]

As the title says any thoughts either way, I'm sure the downpipe will be slightly better and smashing the cats guts out will be cheaper (actually someones already done this to my car) but I was wandering if anyone had strong views either way or has tried both and has any thoughts.

I know an aftermarket DP with a massive flexi is just over half the weight than the stock cat before you gut it.

Its up to you TBH. Cheaper to gut it as you wont spend a pennie when you do it your self.

[Ren0W]

It's a MASSIVE change in weight, not only half.

[SFLee]

if already done leave it

some aftermarket one will crack
and it is a pain to change beside when you change to different turbo you going to change it again

[Freebird]

Cheers thanks,

So no performance gains apart from lighter pockets and a lighter exhaust

[sjm1984]

you'll notice more flames and the engine revs quicker

[T.F.S.]

i have a real cheap downpipe if you want one...used it for at least three years so i doubt its going to crack now lol

[dansREV2turbo]

you'd probably gain 5hp with a dp, over a gutted cat.

not worth it imo.
for a decent one, 150-200 + fitting = ~5hp and a weight saving that more than likely you wont notice..