Anyone run ebay precat eliminators? - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

RonStealth · 08-10-2008, 07:49 PM

I've been looking at precat eliminators to connect to my downpipe and I know that DN Performance makes a set for ~$500. I found multiple sets on ebay for ~$125. Has anyone run these or have any info on their fitment/quality? Do they bolt to aftermarket downpipes without issues? Any info would be appreciated! Here is an example of the ones I'm talking about:

eBay Motors: 3000GT GTO VR4 94 95 96 96 97 98 99 Downpipe Down pipe (item 150279804771 end time Aug-12-08 22:55:49 PDT)

Need4_3kgt · 08-11-2008, 08:40 AM

i have a set of the ebay ones bolted up to my motor but i haven't attached the downpipe yet. i had to do a little bit of shaving down due to fitment issues but it wasn't bad. i'll let u know what happens with installing the downpipe.

silky · 08-11-2008, 09:05 AM

I put the rear one on but never actually used them...pulled it off and used a gutted cat instead.

Anyways, I was able to get it fairly easily. The only problem was clearance for the bolts.. the bolts wouldn't tighten down because they got caught on the welds. I ground down the welds and hammered the pipes a bit and that worked.

Need4_3kgt · 08-11-2008, 05:00 PM

yeah i had the same problem with the welds. glad to hear you're good to go.

RonStealth · 08-11-2008, 06:18 PM

Other than getting the bolts threaded and tightened, do they offer appropriate clearance, without contacting body parts or frame? Did you guys have any problem with leaks? Any pics of the installed parts by chance?

silky · 08-11-2008, 10:08 PM

I can't help as I never installed them to the downpipe.

The easiest way to get the rear into position is to remove the driver side motor mount and to jack up the engine....not too far mind you. But you should get the clearance to drop the thing in.

Need4_3kgt · 08-12-2008, 05:28 AM

clearance wasn't a problem for me. i dropped the engine and tranny back in over the weekend. i have yet to hook the downpipe up though.

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Originally Posted by RonStealth

Other than getting the bolts threaded and tightened, do they offer appropriate clearance, without contacting body parts or frame? Did you guys have any problem with leaks? Any pics of the installed parts by chance?

08-10-2008, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
RonStealth Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indianapolis Trader Rating: (0)	Anyone run ebay precat eliminators? I've been looking at precat eliminators to connect to my downpipe and I know that DN Performance makes a set for ~$500. I found multiple sets on ebay for ~$125. Has anyone run these or have any info on their fitment/quality? Do they bolt to aftermarket downpipes without issues? Any info would be appreciated! Here is an example of the ones I'm talking about: eBay Motors: 3000GT GTO VR4 94 95 96 96 97 98 99 Downpipe Down pipe (item 150279804771 end time Aug-12-08 22:55:49 PDT)

08-11-2008, 08:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Need4_3kgt Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Hampton, VA Drives: 95 3000GT VR4 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Anyone run ebay precat eliminators? i have a set of the ebay ones bolted up to my motor but i haven't attached the downpipe yet. i had to do a little bit of shaving down due to fitment issues but it wasn't bad. i'll let u know what happens with installing the downpipe. __________________ '95 Black 3000GT VR4 w/ '99 front end and wing Work In Progress: 19T's/AEM EMS/Custom FMIC/Dejon intake pipes/Stillen Downpipe/ATR Exhaust/HKS SSBOV/High Flow Fuel Pump re-wired/680cc injectors/RPS Maxx Clutch/Fidanza Flywheel/Unorthodox Underdrive Pulley/Maximal Performance Solid Motor Mounts/Black Racing Pro N-1's

08-11-2008, 09:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
silky mc.noob Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto Drives: consistently slow Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Anyone run ebay precat eliminators? I put the rear one on but never actually used them...pulled it off and used a gutted cat instead. Anyways, I was able to get it fairly easily. The only problem was clearance for the bolts.. the bolts wouldn't tighten down because they got caught on the welds. I ground down the welds and hammered the pipes a bit and that worked.

08-11-2008, 05:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Need4_3kgt Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Hampton, VA Drives: 95 3000GT VR4 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Anyone run ebay precat eliminators? yeah i had the same problem with the welds. glad to hear you're good to go.

08-11-2008, 06:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
RonStealth Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indianapolis Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Anyone run ebay precat eliminators? Other than getting the bolts threaded and tightened, do they offer appropriate clearance, without contacting body parts or frame? Did you guys have any problem with leaks? Any pics of the installed parts by chance?

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08-11-2008, 10:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
silky mc.noob Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto Drives: consistently slow Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Anyone run ebay precat eliminators? I can't help as I never installed them to the downpipe. The easiest way to get the rear into position is to remove the driver side motor mount and to jack up the engine....not too far mind you. But you should get the clearance to drop the thing in.