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Re: [ST] RE: st-digest V2001 #285



Eric,
I have not. I was told this by a Triumph mechanic in Brea Ca. He said there is no
real gain. I tend to disagree, the spec shows a 4-8 hp loss for CA. models. I may
try it when I go to a K&N and open the air box. I'll post if I do.

Robert
'00 Blue ST
'98 XR440R

Eric Drayer wrote:

> Robert,
>
> Have you cut your header to remove the cats?  If so, how did it work out and
> how much did it cost?
>
> Thanks,
> Eric
> '00 ST Blue
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
> Robert Switzer
> Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 12:21 AM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ST] RE: st-digest V2001 #285
>
> The worst part is the cats are sealed in the header, you have to cut open
> the
> header at the collector and then re-weld shut. :-(
>
> Robert
> '00 Blue ST
>
> Cameron McKay wrote:
>
> > I told him about that and he maintains that there is no real difference.
> He
> > said he will do it, but doesn't recommend it.
> > Cameron
> > -
> >
> > > Hey Cameron, ask him why the 8 hp difference in their literature. I
> gotta
> > > believe that better flow = more power...
> > > Of course, I have a peanut for a brain.
> > > Thanks
> > > CA Stu
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > Hey Stu,
> > > I asked the Mechanic at my dealer and he said that removing the CA
> > emission
> > > system wont make a noticable difference.  I trust him so I'm leavin' my
> > bike
> > > as is.
> > > Cameron
> > > '00 Black
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>


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