Sports catalytic converter?

[leef44]

A large chunk of metal blew out of my exhaust.

The large piece is about 2 inches big.

I think the catalytic converter needs replacing. Have any of you come across a sports catalytic converter? More free flowing than a standard. I didn't want to fully de-cat in case I start getting complaints from neighbours and the hassle at MOT time although I know it would sound wonderful fully de-catted.

I will search on the internet but just wondering whether any of you already have a sports cat or know of a good one for a T350.

[UFO MATT]

Racing green used to do them,this is the part no.

Catalytic converter, sports
Part No TVR S0662 RGS

[Getsis]

I had/have them on the Tamora, they only just scrape through the MOT, you have to get the car extremely warmed up to pass the emissions test unless you have a friendly MOTer.

[leef44]

Getsis said:

I had/have them on the Tamora, they only just scrape through the MOT, you have to get the car extremely warmed up to pass the emissions test unless you have a friendly MOTer.

Hi Getsis. Thanks for the feedback. I was planning on having these installed. When you say they "just scrape through the MOT" then doesn't that mean it passes which would mean you don't need a "friendly MOTer"?

You're making me nervous. I'm wondering whether to cancel my order.

[Getsis]

It will pass you just have make sure the tester understands that the cats have to be "very" hot, I had to explain to the tester (not a TVR familiar garage) that it will pass, it took him 3 attempts to get the correct figure. It was a cold day when tested and did not go in straight away, the first 2 readings were just below the acceptance mark.

[leef44]

OK thanks, I understand. I also noticed that your car was a 4.5. Does the bigger engine lend itself to risk of higher unwanted emission?

[Getsis]

leef44 said:

OK thanks, I understand. I also noticed that your car was a 4.5. Does the bigger engine lend itself to risk of higher unwanted emission?

No, it was mapped correctly