De-catting 2.0 16v

[CazzaVR 0]

Anyone done this? Seems like it's worth doing and it's quite inexpensive, but what are the legalities of it all?

[Joe M 0]

If your car is a K reg or newer then you need the cat to pass the mot, if older then go for it.

When I bought my 16v the cat had been hollowed out and it flew, when I got one to pass the mot it made a noticeable drop in performance.

If you dont mind the hassle then get a decat and just swap them over every mot time.

[CazzaVR 0]

Cheers Joe, mine's a J-reg :D Do you have to adjust the fueling at all?

[Joe M 0]

I dont think so, the 2.0 16v has an ecu and lambda sensor that should take care of it.

[Blimey 0]

I've got an L reg 2.0 16v and was gonna de-cat it, but got put off as it may invalidate your insurance if you have a major prang and the insurers inspect your motor....