97 honda civic D16 vtec five speed STOCK!


hey everybody i looked in the FAQ but didnt see anything!

My friend is wanting install a header/exhaust on his car. His catalytic converter is located on the manifold right on the front. If we remove the cat it will pop a catalyst low effiency code and go into limp mode CORRECT?

since the cat is right up front we thought about going with a universal cat but then we would have to extend the wires way far and install some O2 bungs.

He is trying to stay to a low budget.

Is there a O2 simulator that can be purchased? or do you need to get an OBDII to OBDI coversion harness and ECU?

what do you guys recommend? any opion welcomed THANKS

 

Look for civic dx cat relocate... its a post that I started. I am trying to get the same answer.

 

I'm not so much worried about location or exhaust design.

No cat / test pipe / gutted universal converter would be great?

I guess my main question is how do you eliminate the catalytic converter without setting a code on an OBDII vehicle? dont want to have poor MPG an no VTEC!