MX-5 cat bypass

[swansea v6]

Are there any benefits, noise performance, etc to fitting a cat bypass pipe to a standard exhaust on a mk 1 1.6 eunos? i have the bypass pipe already and am getting a performance manifold and exhaust system next month. Its just im keen to fit the bypass pipe while i have some spare time, or should i wait???????????????

[chimmo]

I have a cat bypass on my 1.8. IMO it gives a little better response in the midrange and combined with my hks header and exhuast system gives it a lovely sound. The pops,bangs and flames can get a little anoying sometimes though

[swansea v6]

Thats exactly what i am looking for, a few pops and bangs and really sporty note

[I want an Elise!]

chimmo said:

I have a cat bypass on my 1.8. IMO it gives a little better response in the midrange and combined with my hks header and exhuast system gives it a lovely sound. The pops,bangs and flames can get a little anoying sometimes though

Is the engine standard apart from the exhaust ?

[swansea v6]

decided on this exhaust, what do ou all think? ebay Item number: 160083823117