PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe - The Ford Focus Forum

**CFM Focus** · 08-27-2006, 02:04 PM

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**CaysE** · 09-05-2006, 10:16 AM

Is the stock cat bracket not used with this pipe? If not, will this cause stress problems with the flex pipe down the road?

This is 2.25" diameter, correct? Any plans for a 2.5" version?

**cfmfocus2** · 09-05-2006, 11:25 AM

Our unit does not use the stock catalytic converter bracket. I don't see it having any problems, as our part weighs a good amount less than the stock unit. The svtf uses 2.5 inch piping from the header to cat to the flex pipe.

**CaysE** · 09-05-2006, 01:30 PM

Awesome, I thought it was smaller. Thanks!

**Fordson** · 09-07-2006, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfmfocus2

Our unit does not use the stock catalytic converter bracket. I don't see it having any problems, as our part weighs a good amount less than the stock unit. The svtf uses 2.5 inch piping from the header to cat to the flex pipe.

Got any weight figures for the stock and for your unit? I don't want to limp along with a zero-margin design for holding up the cat.

But I will buy soon if I like the answer/solution you give.

**itwrx** · 09-07-2006, 04:44 PM

Is it a true OBD2 cat? And is it just for the SVT header or willit fit others?

THanks

**oskarSVTee** · 09-10-2006, 01:21 PM

Got mine Friday and installed it Saturday morning. Looks even better in real life than the picture. As for sound, it's "throatier" than with the stock Cat and much less "brassier" than the ORP I took off.

One quick question. The instructions state to install the MIL eliminator (which is not included) in the rear O2 sensor harness. Is that really needed with this Cat? I've got an SCT tune that covers me for that issue normally but I usually go back to stock tune when taking it in for service. Am I going to need to get a MIL eliminator to avoid getting a CEL when running the stock tune?

Thanks for any info on this both for me and any future purchasers.

Ron

**oskarSVTee** · 09-10-2006, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fordson

Got any weight figures for the stock and for your unit? I don't want to limp along with a zero-margin design for holding up the cat.

But I will buy soon if I like the answer/solution you give.

I don't have any hard numbers for you. I intalled mine yesterday to replace an ORP. So I had a stock CAT, the CFM CAT and a FC ORP handy to do a comparison. Based on my unscientific method of just picking them up I would say the FC ORP and CFM CAT together didn't weigh any more than the stock CAT. The CFM CAT was definitely considerably lighter than the stock CAT.

Ron

**CFM Focus** · 09-10-2006, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oskarSVTee

Got mine Friday and installed it Saturday morning. Looks even better in real life than the picture. As for sound, it's "throatier" than with the stock Cat and much less "brassier" than the ORP I took off.

One quick question. The instructions state to install the MIL eliminator (which is not included) in the rear O2 sensor harness. Is that really needed with this Cat? I've got an SCT tune that covers me for that issue normally but I usually go back to stock tune when taking it in for service. Am I going to need to get a MIL eliminator to avoid getting a CEL when running the stock tune?

Thanks for any info on this both for me and any future purchasers.

Ron

Thanks for the good review! The high flow cat instructions were copied from the offroad pipe instructions and the part about the MIL installation was not removed. I will have that corrected. Thanks for bringing it up.

**CFM Focus** · 09-10-2006, 03:06 PM

Checkout another customer review here: http://forums.focaljet.com/svt-headq...ment-pics.html

**oskarSVTee** · 09-10-2006, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFM Focus

Thanks for the good review! The high flow cat instructions were copied from the offroad pipe instructions and the part about the MIL installation was not removed. I will have that corrected. Thanks for bringing it up.

You're welcome. I must say the long wait for delivery was worth every minute of it. All approximately 86,400 minutes it took.

That's good to hear on the MIL eliminator. That will make the local SVTF'r that's going to buy my ORP happy. Now I won't have to keep the MIL eliminator from it and make him go buy one.

Ron

**oskarSVTee** · 09-10-2006, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFM Focus

Checkout another customer review here: http://forums.focaljet.com/svt-headq...ment-pics.html

Yeah I saw that. I thanked him for posting those pics since I didn't even think about doing that until I was completely done.

Ron

**03svtSD** · 09-11-2006, 04:35 PM

your welcome sir haha

Figured some people might wonder about fitment and such.

So far the HFC looks hot

**Reza** · 09-14-2006, 04:26 PM

do you have any dyno with the new cat? this will be my next mod Thanks for stepping up in focus world

**CFM Focus** · 09-15-2006, 06:47 PM

Here you go: http://forums.focaljet.com/svt-headq...=high+flow+cat

**Reza** · 09-15-2006, 06:53 PM

WOW great that almost 7hp and 7#' of TQ there. I think thats the best bang for the buck single mod you can get. I will pick one up as soon as i can save some money.

you will keep them in stock or they are built as they are ordered?

**CFM Focus** · 09-16-2006, 02:02 AM

They are being built in small batches but we're going to increase the amount due to the demand.

**SVTF4243** · 09-16-2006, 01:50 PM

Does this cat use both stock O2 sensors?

**oskarSVTee** · 09-16-2006, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVTF4243

Does this cat use both stock O2 sensors?

Yes.

Ron

**Fordson** · 09-22-2006, 03:29 PM

Do I need the flex pipe to cat gasket also (your part #2m5z9450AA), or is it included, or is that a use-over with the stock one? I'm gonna use Pblaster on all threads, but I don't doubt that I'll end up destroying some of the stock hardware - does this gasket usually get trashed in the process?

Looks like you include all hardware for both ends of this thing - true?

**CaysE** · 09-22-2006, 03:32 PM

Pblaster helps but you should really torch them to get them loose properly. You rarely run into problems getting bolts off when they're glowing red.

**cfmfocus2** · 09-22-2006, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fordson

Do I need the flex pipe to cat gasket also (your part #2m5z9450AA), or is it included, or is that a use-over with the stock one? I'm gonna use Pblaster on all threads, but I don't doubt that I'll end up destroying some of the stock hardware - does this gasket usually get trashed in the process?

Looks like you include all hardware for both ends of this thing - true?

You should be able to reuse the stock gaskets. The gaskets are not included in the kit.

**Fordson** · 09-23-2006, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfmfocus2

You should be able to reuse the stock gaskets. The gaskets are not included in the kit.

Thank you - that's what I thought.

OK - that's it. No more questions. I'm ordering it.

Thanks for supporting this vehicle - we DO appreciate it.

**j0eyabs** · 10-01-2006, 06:39 PM

Got mine installed yesterday. I have it with a MBRP exhaust and its shonds a lot better now when accelerating. At crusing speed it isnt any louder but it does have more get up and go after it hits 2500 rpms. overall good buy.

**oskarSVTee** · 10-16-2006, 12:42 PM

Okay, I finally created a Photobucket account so I could post some comparison pics I took. These show a stockCAT, a CFM Hi-Flo CAT and a FC ORP.

After a little over a month I definitely give the CFM CAT a big

Ron

08-27-2006, 02:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,579	PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Click on this link for more information on this product. Here you will find all information relevant to this product. Please only post questions or information that will be useful to others who own or are considering purchasing this product. Thanks! __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Est 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum Last edited by cfmfocus2; 09-01-2006 at 04:22 PM.

09-05-2006, 10:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 10,765	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Is the stock cat bracket not used with this pipe? If not, will this cause stress problems with the flex pipe down the road? This is 2.25" diameter, correct? Any plans for a 2.5" version? __________________ 2002 Liquid Grey ZX3 ··· SVT replica-in-progress 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· ported JRSC BBK, ported head, 3" exhaust, Euro interior, more to come! strictly/focused • team edm

09-05-2006, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
cfmfocus2 Premier Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,218	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Our unit does not use the stock catalytic converter bracket. I don't see it having any problems, as our part weighs a good amount less than the stock unit. The svtf uses 2.5 inch piping from the header to cat to the flex pipe. __________________ William - Sales Dept / Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Est 1996 william@c-f-m.com / Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum

09-05-2006, 01:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 10,765	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Awesome, I thought it was smaller. Thanks! __________________ 2002 Liquid Grey ZX3 ··· SVT replica-in-progress 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· ported JRSC BBK, ported head, 3" exhaust, Euro interior, more to come! strictly/focused • team edm

09-07-2006, 04:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
itwrx Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 48	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Is it a true OBD2 cat? And is it just for the SVT header or willit fit others? THanks

09-10-2006, 01:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
oskarSVTee Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,225	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Got mine Friday and installed it Saturday morning. Looks even better in real life than the picture. As for sound, it's "throatier" than with the stock Cat and much less "brassier" than the ORP I took off. One quick question. The instructions state to install the MIL eliminator (which is not included) in the rear O2 sensor harness. Is that really needed with this Cat? I've got an SCT tune that covers me for that issue normally but I usually go back to stock tune when taking it in for service. Am I going to need to get a MIL eliminator to avoid getting a CEL when running the stock tune? Thanks for any info on this both for me and any future purchasers. 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

09-10-2006, 03:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,579	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Checkout another customer review here: http://forums.focaljet.com/svt-headq...ment-pics.html __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Est 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum

09-11-2006, 04:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
03svtSD Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 52	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe your welcome sir haha Figured some people might wonder about fitment and such. So far the HFC looks hot __________________ 2003 Red SVT #388

09-14-2006, 04:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
Reza Formerly focus_wrc Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,680	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe do you have any dyno with the new cat? this will be my next mod Thanks for stepping up in focus world __________________ H&R/// , Team Dynamics , FocusSport , TCE Brakes, Bridgestone.

09-15-2006, 06:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,579	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Here you go: http://forums.focaljet.com/svt-headq...=high+flow+cat __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Est 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum

09-15-2006, 06:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
Reza Formerly focus_wrc Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,680	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe WOW great that almost 7hp and 7#' of TQ there. I think thats the best bang for the buck single mod you can get. I will pick one up as soon as i can save some money. you will keep them in stock or they are built as they are ordered? __________________ H&R/// , Team Dynamics , FocusSport , TCE Brakes, Bridgestone.

09-16-2006, 02:02 AM	#17 (permalink)
CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,579	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe They are being built in small batches but we're going to increase the amount due to the demand. __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Est 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum

09-16-2006, 01:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
SVTF4243 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pasadena CA Posts: 805	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Does this cat use both stock O2 sensors? __________________ STS \| VF rear mount \| AEM CAI \| FS XCAL2 tune\| CERAMIC HEADER\|MSD COIL Why do I get the feeling that this going to keep going on and on...desires are endless!

09-22-2006, 03:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
Fordson TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Western New York Posts: 769	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Do I need the flex pipe to cat gasket also (your part #2m5z9450AA), or is it included, or is that a use-over with the stock one? I'm gonna use Pblaster on all threads, but I don't doubt that I'll end up destroying some of the stock hardware - does this gasket usually get trashed in the process? Looks like you include all hardware for both ends of this thing - true? __________________ 2003 SVT InfraRed 5-door, loaded New - 8/22/03, YRF0 - 10/9/03 Diablo Predator tune - 8/22/04 FS Cool-Flo, Focus Central TB, CFM HFC, Ford Racing STS, Centerline Storms with Eagle F1 GS-D3s, OEM Size Build date 4/29/03, #894 of 2173

09-22-2006, 03:32 PM	#21 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 10,765	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Pblaster helps but you should really torch them to get them loose properly. You rarely run into problems getting bolts off when they're glowing red. __________________ 2002 Liquid Grey ZX3 ··· SVT replica-in-progress 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· ported JRSC BBK, ported head, 3" exhaust, Euro interior, more to come! strictly/focused • team edm

10-01-2006, 06:39 PM	#24 (permalink)
j0eyabs Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Leandro Posts: 1,193	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Got mine installed yesterday. I have it with a MBRP exhaust and its shonds a lot better now when accelerating. At crusing speed it isnt any louder but it does have more get up and go after it hits 2500 rpms. overall good buy. __________________ 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, 12:42 PM	#25 (permalink)
oskarSVTee Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,225	Re: PRODUCT FAQ: SVT High Flow Cat Pipe Okay, I finally created a Photobucket account so I could post some comparison pics I took. These show a stockCAT, a CFM Hi-Flo CAT and a FC ORP. After a little over a month I definitely give the CFM CAT a big 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

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