catalytic converter removal

[nomad]

anyone tried it? modified it? i'd be very interested in hearing from folks who have done it or are thinking about it. thanks.

[scion0]

Isn't that what the goat belly is all about?

[nomad]

goat belly? i haven't heard of that. i'll look into it. thanks.

The complete instructions for modifying it are on Gadget's site. Remember that you're destroying a $400 part though. You may never need it again, but if you do...?

You can also buy a bypass tube assembly that replaces it entirely, but it's not cheap. In fact they were over $300 when I checked 5 years ago.

I decided that a custom system was a good deal for the $425 I spent, particularly since it meant that my stock system would be preserved, should I ever need it.

Ooooh! I just checked and that converter is over $600 now. Are you sure you want to cut it up?

[scion0]

What is actually gained when it is removed?

[nomad]

Originally Posted by caddmannq

The complete instructions for modifying it are on Gadget's site. Remember that you're destroying a $400 part though. You may never need it again, but if you do...?

You can also buy a bypass tube assembly that replaces it entirely, but it's not cheap. In fact they were over $300 when I checked 5 years ago.

I decided that a custom system was a good deal for the $425 I spent, particularly since it meant that my stock system would be preserved, should I ever need it.

good point!! i think i'll leave it alone and try another route. what is gained? not sure really. i just figured that it hindered performance and exhaust flow. i am by far an expert and thought i would ask before chopping something up i may live to regret. thanks for the advice guys.

Originally Posted by "Scion0"

What is actually gained when it is removed?

Not much unless you also mod the intake and fuel delivery. Then you can gain about 10 HP. On a bike that only makes 54 HP from the factory, that extra 10 HP is a big deal, BTW.

[nomad]

Originally Posted by caddmannq

Not much unless you also mod the intake and fuel delivery. Then you can gain about 10 HP. On a bike that only makes 54 HP from the factory, that extra 10 HP is a big deal, BTW.

that is what i was hoping to get...i was going to put a k&n filter on it and eventually an aftermarket exhaust. i just figured that the converter would kill any gains i got with the k&n.

[rlfaubion]

I bought an extra set of a stock exhaust system, including the converter from a private party. Then I cut out the silencers, punched through both baffles, and gutted the goat, which cost me a $100. I did it for the sound. I have previously done the resister mod, and with the gutting I beleive I got a horse or two out of it. I used a 1K OHM resistor. As Cadd said, you have to change your fuel/air mix together with a mod to the exhaust to get any performance enhancements. You can learn all about these mods over at BD's Garage....