PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe - Page 2 - Focaljet

**j0eyabs** · 10-16-2006, 11:57 AM

I installed mine and it sounds good with the MBRP exhaust. Also I can feel it has more get up and go after 2500 rpm's not much more but more. Also get and extra 10-15 miles per tank now.

**CaysE** · 10-16-2006, 12:57 PM

CFM, is it possible to mount the pre-cat O2 sensor on the side like the above pictured offroad pipe?

**CFM Focus** · 10-22-2006, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaysE

CFM, is it possible to mount the pre-cat O2 sensor on the side like the above pictured offroad pipe?

I believe you're referring to the post cat bung. We could do a one off anyway you want. Otherwise they are made from a jig.

**topherdopher** · 10-30-2006, 03:27 PM

So far... I'm glad I now have a "legal" exhaust (I previously had an ORP), the tone is a lot better now. I can feel a slight loss of power in the lower RPM, but nothing huge. I do however have a VERY annoying heatshield rattle around 1 grand and 3 grand. I'm trying to figure out what I can do to keep it from rattling... maybe you guys at CFM can help me out. Otherwise, the quality was awesome, very nice stainless look and just as light as the ORP was. Easy install too!! Thanks CFM and lemme kno if you can help me out!!

**j0eyabs** · 10-30-2006, 03:40 PM

I have that rattle to now.

**CFM Focus** · 10-30-2006, 04:08 PM

Try moving the exhaust around to see if the pipe is hitting somewhere and get back to me. Thanks!

**oskarSVTee** · 10-30-2006, 06:39 PM

After a good month and half, including a track day, I've got no issues here. Still sounds and feels rock solid.

Ron

**topherdopher** · 11-07-2006, 12:08 AM

well after some work on the car, I've found the top of the Cat is hitting the bottom of the oil pan and making that annoying rattling at 1500 and 3 grand. Any ideas on what I should do to help? Or anything you all at CFM can do for me??

<---- pouty face haha

**CFM Focus** · 11-07-2006, 09:59 AM

Has the header ever been removed from your SVT? Just wondering because there is some play at the flange and if someone tightened the flange all the way up it would cause the bottom of the header to be closer to the oil pan.

The mating flanges on the header and cat pipe also have some play. Try loosening the bolts and dropping the cat pipe down slightly. That could take care of the problem. If you're unable to resolve the issue then we will send you a replacement but we'd like you to try adjusting it again before proceeding with the replacement. Thanks!

**j0eyabs** · 11-07-2006, 05:30 PM

You I got that same issue too. ill try moving it cause god knows I am not romoving that again to have it sent back to be replaced. if rattle stays then im out of luck.

**CFM Focus** · 11-07-2006, 06:00 PM

On a few of them, the flange that mates to the flexpipe was close to the factory heat shield under the car. Please make sure it is not hitting there instead.

**02_SVT_Focus** · 11-29-2006, 09:13 AM

Any testing with this thing and Forced Induction. My Random Tech cat i bought took a crap.

http://forums.focaljet.com/svt-headq...lues-pics.html

**cfmfocus2** · 11-29-2006, 11:59 AM

We use our highflow cat pipe on our vortech superchargered car. We do have customers that have FI on their car that using our high flow cat pipe.

That is a very big crack on that rt cat pipe.

**02_SVT_Focus** · 11-29-2006, 12:04 PM

I named it the RT Cat Canyon edition. That crack got bigger over time. I heard a difference in tone, it progressively got worse. I waited till I had time to put it on stands. I originally though i had a gasket go bad between flex and catback. Then I saw the new Canyon Edition.

**cfmfocus2** · 11-29-2006, 12:18 PM

ya. That is something else.

**cfmfocus2** · 12-04-2006, 03:38 PM

We have it back in-stock.

**02_SVT_Focus** · 12-04-2006, 07:33 PM

Cant afford one right now to replace my RT Cat, but out of curiousity is it machine, tig, or mig welded?

Thanks
Tim

**CFM Focus** · 12-05-2006, 10:09 PM

Welds are tig.

**Reza** · 12-06-2006, 11:48 AM

i went with RT cat do you know what kind of weld they use? Oh BTW i order it from you guys

**nick** · 12-07-2006, 02:46 PM

Those that had the orp and replaced it with the high flow cat how much quieter did it make the car?

**oskarSVTee** · 12-08-2006, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick

Those that had the orp and replaced it with the high flow cat how much quieter did it make the car?

Overall quiter. The most noticable change was it got rid of the 2000-3000 RPM drone I had with the ORP. Also don't have to crank the stereo up as much at freeway cruising speeds.

Ron

**topherdopher** · 01-05-2007, 01:30 AM

well... after messing around with the cat and loosening the bolts to drop the cat a little lower, I've found that the top of the cat's heat-shield is still hitting the bottom of the oil pan when idling, or when at 3 grand. It's waaaaay annoying... I wonder if there's anything I could put in between the two to stop the metal-to-metal rattling. I really don't think it's hurting anything... noises in my car drive me nuts!!! Let me kno if you have any answers and I'll try to get some pics.

**CFM Focus** · 01-05-2007, 10:09 AM

The easiest thing to do would be to put a small dent on the heatshield. Has your exhaust manifold been removed before? There is some play on the bolts which attach it to the cylinder head. It is possible your manifold is sitting a little higher than necessary causing the cat to hit the pan.

10-16-2006, 11:57 AM	#26
j0eyabs Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Leandro Posts: 1,193	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe I installed mine and it sounds good with the MBRP exhaust. Also I can feel it has more get up and go after 2500 rpm's not much more but more. Also get and extra 10-15 miles per tank now. __________________ 2003 SVT Focus, CD Silver base model SVT, AEM SR, Steeda Strut Brace, Steeda STS, Clear corners, Hella Head Lights, Focus Sport Tune, 67mm TB, SS brake lines, KYB AGX shocks, MBRP Exhaust, Steeda Springs, Screamin Demon Coil & Wires, Focussport SCT tune, Steeda 28.5mm rear sway bar, OZ Record 18's, and Blue Laminex on the headlights and fogs. 3964/3985

10-16-2006, 12:57 PM	#27
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 7,378	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe CFM, is it possible to mount the pre-cat O2 sensor on the side like the above pictured offroad pipe? __________________ 2008 Cannondale F4 ··· Hi-brite · no mods (yet) 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· hehehehehehe strictly/focused "It would take a miracle to make the entire Focus community get along. FF vs FJ, F-P vs FS, tuner vs tuner, racer vs ricer. What can you do?"

10-30-2006, 03:27 PM	#29
topherdopher Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Round Rock, Tx Posts: 60	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe So far... I'm glad I now have a "legal" exhaust (I previously had an ORP), the tone is a lot better now. I can feel a slight loss of power in the lower RPM, but nothing huge. I do however have a VERY annoying heatshield rattle around 1 grand and 3 grand. I'm trying to figure out what I can do to keep it from rattling... maybe you guys at CFM can help me out. Otherwise, the quality was awesome, very nice stainless look and just as light as the ORP was. Easy install too!! Thanks CFM and lemme kno if you can help me out!! __________________ --Kris James Bi-otch!

10-30-2006, 03:40 PM	#30
j0eyabs Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Leandro Posts: 1,193	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe I have that rattle to now. __________________ 2003 SVT Focus, CD Silver base model SVT, AEM SR, Steeda Strut Brace, Steeda STS, Clear corners, Hella Head Lights, Focus Sport Tune, 67mm TB, SS brake lines, KYB AGX shocks, MBRP Exhaust, Steeda Springs, Screamin Demon Coil & Wires, Focussport SCT tune, Steeda 28.5mm rear sway bar, OZ Record 18's, and Blue Laminex on the headlights and fogs. 3964/3985

10-30-2006, 04:08 PM	#31
CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,494	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Try moving the exhaust around to see if the pipe is hitting somewhere and get back to me. Thanks! __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / NEW! Online Customer Service - Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Specs / Timeslip / Dyno .:Focus Showoff:. Picture and Video Gallery

10-30-2006, 06:39 PM	#32
oskarSVTee Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,861	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe After a good month and half, including a track day, I've got no issues here. Still sounds and feels rock solid. Ron __________________ 2004 SVT Focus - 5 Door in Sonic Blue with European Appearance Package - 1 of only 48 made Build number: 592 of 1079 - Build date: 1/28/04 - Arrived at Dealer: 2/13/04 - Drove it home: 2/14/04 Mods: Steeda STS, Screamin' Demon Coil and Live Wires, FS Front Strut Bar, VF Rear Motor Mount, Euro Grille, Clear Bumper Lights, LED Tails with the MIKE Mod, FC Shorty Antenna, Hoen H10 All Weather Foglight Bulbs, FS Cool-Flo Intake, FS SCT XCalibrator2, FC 65mm TB, CFM Hi-Flo Cat and FRPP Multimatic Suspension

11-07-2006, 12:08 AM	#33
topherdopher Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Round Rock, Tx Posts: 60	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe well after some work on the car, I've found the top of the Cat is hitting the bottom of the oil pan and making that annoying rattling at 1500 and 3 grand. Any ideas on what I should do to help? Or anything you all at CFM can do for me?? <---- pouty face haha __________________ --Kris James Bi-otch!

11-07-2006, 09:59 AM	#34
CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,494	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Has the header ever been removed from your SVT? Just wondering because there is some play at the flange and if someone tightened the flange all the way up it would cause the bottom of the header to be closer to the oil pan. The mating flanges on the header and cat pipe also have some play. Try loosening the bolts and dropping the cat pipe down slightly. That could take care of the problem. If you're unable to resolve the issue then we will send you a replacement but we'd like you to try adjusting it again before proceeding with the replacement. Thanks! __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / NEW! Online Customer Service - Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Specs / Timeslip / Dyno .:Focus Showoff:. Picture and Video Gallery

11-07-2006, 05:30 PM	#35
j0eyabs Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Leandro Posts: 1,193	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe You I got that same issue too. ill try moving it cause god knows I am not romoving that again to have it sent back to be replaced. if rattle stays then im out of luck. __________________ 2003 SVT Focus, CD Silver base model SVT, AEM SR, Steeda Strut Brace, Steeda STS, Clear corners, Hella Head Lights, Focus Sport Tune, 67mm TB, SS brake lines, KYB AGX shocks, MBRP Exhaust, Steeda Springs, Screamin Demon Coil & Wires, Focussport SCT tune, Steeda 28.5mm rear sway bar, OZ Record 18's, and Blue Laminex on the headlights and fogs. 3964/3985

11-07-2006, 06:00 PM	#36
CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,494	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe On a few of them, the flange that mates to the flexpipe was close to the factory heat shield under the car. Please make sure it is not hitting there instead. __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / NEW! Online Customer Service - Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Specs / Timeslip / Dyno .:Focus Showoff:. Picture and Video Gallery

11-29-2006, 09:13 AM	#37
02_SVT_Focus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 1,453	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Any testing with this thing and Forced Induction. My Random Tech cat i bought took a crap. http://forums.focaljet.com/svt-headq...lues-pics.html __________________ '02 Sonic Blue SVT. #246 Strictly/Focused Performance: JRSC BBK - FC 65mm TB - Focussport Coolflow - Random Tech ORP - Borla Catback" First Drag Night: 60ft (2.389) 1/4mi. (14.400) MPH (99.78) First Place 2007 Season Points SJR-SCCA Solo #20 SM Visit me on Myspace

11-29-2006, 11:59 AM	#38
cfmfocus2 Premier Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 914	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe We use our highflow cat pipe on our vortech superchargered car. We do have customers that have FI on their car that using our high flow cat pipe. That is a very big crack on that rt cat pipe. __________________ William - Sales Dept / Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 william@c-f-m.com / Online Customer Service / 407.339.9211 We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Engine Specs Come see our new show room!

11-29-2006, 12:04 PM	#39
02_SVT_Focus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 1,453	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe I named it the RT Cat Canyon edition. That crack got bigger over time. I heard a difference in tone, it progressively got worse. I waited till I had time to put it on stands. I originally though i had a gasket go bad between flex and catback. Then I saw the new Canyon Edition. __________________ '02 Sonic Blue SVT. #246 Strictly/Focused Performance: JRSC BBK - FC 65mm TB - Focussport Coolflow - Random Tech ORP - Borla Catback" First Drag Night: 60ft (2.389) 1/4mi. (14.400) MPH (99.78) First Place 2007 Season Points SJR-SCCA Solo #20 SM Visit me on Myspace

11-29-2006, 12:18 PM	#40
cfmfocus2 Premier Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 914	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe ya. That is something else. __________________ William - Sales Dept / Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 william@c-f-m.com / Online Customer Service / 407.339.9211 We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Engine Specs Come see our new show room!

12-04-2006, 03:38 PM	#41
cfmfocus2 Premier Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 914	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe We have it back in-stock. __________________ William - Sales Dept / Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 william@c-f-m.com / Online Customer Service / 407.339.9211 We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Engine Specs Come see our new show room!

12-04-2006, 07:33 PM	#42
02_SVT_Focus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 1,453	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Cant afford one right now to replace my RT Cat, but out of curiousity is it machine, tig, or mig welded? Thanks Tim __________________ '02 Sonic Blue SVT. #246 Strictly/Focused Performance: JRSC BBK - FC 65mm TB - Focussport Coolflow - Random Tech ORP - Borla Catback" First Drag Night: 60ft (2.389) 1/4mi. (14.400) MPH (99.78) First Place 2007 Season Points SJR-SCCA Solo #20 SM Visit me on Myspace

12-05-2006, 10:09 PM	#43
CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,494	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Welds are tig. __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / NEW! Online Customer Service - Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Specs / Timeslip / Dyno .:Focus Showoff:. Picture and Video Gallery

12-06-2006, 11:48 AM	#44
Reza Formerly focus_wrc Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,493	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe i went with RT cat do you know what kind of weld they use? Oh BTW i order it from you guys __________________ H&R/// , Team Dynamics , FocusSport , TCE Brakes, Bridgestone.

12-07-2006, 02:46 PM	#45
nick Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: orlando Posts: 3,581	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Those that had the orp and replaced it with the high flow cat how much quieter did it make the car?

01-05-2007, 01:30 AM	#47
topherdopher Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Round Rock, Tx Posts: 60	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe well... after messing around with the cat and loosening the bolts to drop the cat a little lower, I've found that the top of the cat's heat-shield is still hitting the bottom of the oil pan when idling, or when at 3 grand. It's waaaaay annoying... I wonder if there's anything I could put in between the two to stop the metal-to-metal rattling. I really don't think it's hurting anything... noises in my car drive me nuts!!! Let me kno if you have any answers and I'll try to get some pics. __________________ --Kris James Bi-otch!

01-05-2007, 10:09 AM	#48
CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,494	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe The easiest thing to do would be to put a small dent on the heatshield. Has your exhaust manifold been removed before? There is some play on the bolts which attach it to the cylinder head. It is possible your manifold is sitting a little higher than necessary causing the cat to hit the pan. __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / NEW! Online Customer Service - Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Specs / Timeslip / Dyno .:Focus Showoff:. Picture and Video Gallery