Motorsport cat cartridges as an alternative to the sports catalytic converter?

Is an increase in performance planned for the vehicle that exceeds the conventional one? Chiptuning should go beyond, then the upgrade includes the turbocharger / to the compressors of course one too Sports exhaust system, in order to be able to emit the exhaust gases in a manner appropriate to the species. And such an exhaust system is then usually used in combination with special down pipes installed, but only in the rarest of cases Sport catalyst bring along. For a real FBO tuning (Full Bolt On) but a more efficient and larger Intercooler, an optimized one charge air piping, a suitable map and a flow-optimized exhaust system or downpipe are not missing. The latter is usually also included 300 cells metal catalysts, but by no means for every vehicle type and then only in the rarest of cases for less than 2.000 euros "per piece". If two are then required, for example with a V8, then this alone costs around 4.000 euros without installation and further modifications. After all, platinum, palladium and rhodium are not becoming cheaper. Although the often integrated allows 300cpi racing cat usually continue to comply with the prescribed emission standard for the car (for example for Euro 5 vehicles), but then many shy away from the costs.

Cat cartridges as an alternative?

Were it not for a so-called universal cat cartridge, roughly in the form of a 300 cells catalyst for welding into the downpipe or for building a high flow post-cat, an alternative? Our answer: Yes and no! Such a catalyst cartridge, in combination with the appropriate exhaust system, undoubtedly ensures that the increased exhaust gas volume and the associated hotter exhaust gas temperature can be discharged correctly. In this way, overload peaks are avoided even with higher boost pressure. And such cat cartridges are definitely better for the environment than a catless downpipe. In addition, they can also prevent the exhaust doesn't sound tinny, as if no cat is installed at all. But the supposedly more law-friendly variant is only exceptionally provided with any documents that make an entry by means of individual acceptance conceivable. According to some suppliers, the individual catalytic converter for self-installation even withstands an EU6 standard, but since it almost never does ECE approval or otherwise street legal, may not have a successful individual acceptance, in order to not be driven on the road.

even worse: 200 cells or less...

And it is almost impossible for modern vehicles to have one 200 cell cat cartridge to use legally. Here, the suppliers usually say that the 200 series variants at most meet the Euro 3 requirements and, at best, briefly master the Euro 4 or maybe 5 emission standard at operating temperature. However, since this depends on countless influencing factors, one can say that a legal operation in this country is 99,9% locked out. Of variants with 100 cells we don't even have to talk about it. Almost all cat cartridges are therefore used as Motorsport product offered and every reputable provider points out that operation on public roads is not allowed, without acceptance by a TÜV inspector. So the operating license of the vehicle expires according to §19 StVZO! It looks a little different with a motorcycle. There are products that even with ABE (Type A1) EURO-4 can be delivered. In summary, in terms of tuning for Road vehicles (cars) are said to be a cat cartridge must not be used on public roads.

small exception - some older vehicles

Various metal sports catalytic converter cartridges with a capacity of 100/200 CPSI or more for welding into the original catalytic converter housing, as already mentioned, achieve the emission standard - EURO 3. Compared to the original catalytic converter, they have a significantly higher resistance to mechanical influences and high temperatures. Such a cat cartridge is available, for example, with European approval (E24, E9, E3) and the fact that it is the European EURO 3 emission standard Fulfills. In other words, it corresponds to the European directives EURO 3 Directive 98/69 / EG [12] for all vehicles, valid since the year 2000. Does the vehicle have so only the EURO 3 standard ex works, then perhaps an entry can be made and the cat cartridge can be used legally. Info: Our contribution relates to the sole use from catalyst cartridges, i.e. not in combination with other catalysts (post-cat etc.).

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