Where to go for Secondary Cat Delete

Kirewark · 07-28-2020, 05:16 PM

Live in the Austin area. Not having any luck with local shops, gotten some pissy responses from the well rated ones in my area. Had a really highly rated shop basically tell me they weren't interesting in doing ANY custom exhaust work for me after asking about the cats. I know it's technically a legal issue but it's not like I'm going to pay a shop to do work for me then turn around and rat them out. Who does that.

I had a recommendation from someone but am afraid to call them up, they're my last hope! There are a TON of youtube videos and posts around this and other forums from people who went and had it done, seems to be pretty easy and openly known as a good and cheap option on our cars, but I'm getting shot down everywhere.

Anyone who got their secondary cats deleted: Can you throw me a PM and let me know where?

EDIT: I'd also be interested in recommendations for getting custom exhaust work done - Especially at shops that might be capable enough to maintain the NPP system. I don't want to pay $1,400 for a Borla or Stainless Works axleback...

Gary H · 07-28-2020, 06:17 PM

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114141538989

Redlinez · 07-28-2020, 06:27 PM

The local shop that did my 2017 3 years ago won't consider it now. The previous owner passed away and now they're doing everything by the book. I'll handle it with catted longtubes.

ZeroZeta · 07-29-2020, 02:02 AM

Had the same issue Kirewark.

It has been a few years (and a different car) since my last exhaust upgrade and I guess i didn't keep up with carb/emissions law. I contacted several performance shops in town and they all balked.

The first words out of your mouth should be "I would like to have exhaust work done on my TRACK car."

If you jump right in and say the words cat (doesn't matter if primary or secondary) and delete they will probably say no immediately.

This is for any performance shop.

Short of doing that your best option is a kinda-shady muffler shop that wants you to pay in cash.

I also got put in touch with a guy that does custom exhaust work but does old school really high end stuff. Would likely be more than buying a new exhaust outright but pm me if you want the info and I can also give a reco for another shop in town - the only one I didn't try yet.

I solved my issue by grabbing one of the last few sets of the AWE secondary cat delete pipes from RDP store - but again I was shopping for an exhaust any way.

Joshy87 · 08-12-2020, 10:09 PM

183 muffler shop in lockhart did mine 2 yrs ago they usually do custom work

Kirewark · 11-01-2020, 03:55 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. For the time being I've given up the dream but I will check out some shops ya'll have brought to my attention! In the meantime I did a ported throttle body and an intake on my car, looking at wheels and tires next.

Omar69845 · 11-11-2020, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirewark

Thanks for the replies guys. For the time being I've given up the dream but I will check out some shops ya'll have brought to my attention! In the meantime I did a ported throttle body and an intake on my car, looking at wheels and tires next.

Did you ever find a shop that would do it?

Kirewark · 11-19-2020, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Omar69845

Did you ever find a shop that would do it?

Unfortunately, no. But - I did not totally exhaust my options. It's pretty clear to me now that I need to show up in person with my car and a pocket full of cash to get it done right then. Calling and emailing was the wrong way to go about it.

I figure one of these days when I've got a lot of time to kill, I will hit up an ATM and then try that approach at the couple of shops I have in mind to try it at.

Omar69845 · 11-19-2020, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirewark

Unfortunately, no. But - I did not totally exhaust my options. It's pretty clear to me now that I need to show up in person with my car and a pocket full of cash to get it done right then. Calling and emailing was the wrong way to go about it.

I figure one of these days when I've got a lot of time to kill, I will hit up an ATM and then try that approach at the couple of shops I have in mind to try it at.

If you do find a shop please let me know, i also have been looking but can’t seem to find a shop but then again i also have been calling instead of showing up.

ZeroZeta · 12-16-2020, 03:07 PM

I ended up getting the awe exhaust with link pipes - Was pretty much the only option at this point since I don't think Corsa and other vendors sell midpipes that remove the secondaries any more.

Did my own install since I don't think a shop would even touch anything that changes emissions. Starting to feel like TX is Cali now lol.

Omar69845 · 12-17-2020, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeroZeta

I ended up getting the awe exhaust with link pipes - Was pretty much the only option at this point since I don't think Corsa and other vendors sell midpipes that remove the secondaries any more.

Did my own install since I don't think a shop would even touch anything that changes emissions. Starting to feel like TX is Cali now lol.

They only work on x pipe don't they or do they fit on factory pipes?

Kirewark · 12-17-2020, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeroZeta

I ended up getting the awe exhaust with link pipes - Was pretty much the only option at this point since I don't think Corsa and other vendors sell midpipes that remove the secondaries any more.

Did my own install since I don't think a shop would even touch anything that changes emissions. Starting to feel like TX is Cali now lol.

How was the self-install? I have a jack and jack stands but would prefer to use my Race Ramps if possible. I have been thinking I could pull off an axle-back install with the Ramps but wasn't sure if there's enough room to do something further back.

Driving in TX is a new experience for me, I never had to do annual inspections on my cars before I moved down here. I really want to maintain the stock NPP system now so that I can keep the car in Stealth or Touring when inspection time comes - I don't even want to risk giving the inspector a reason to fail my car.

Kirewark · 12-17-2020, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dynosteve

we still have some of the awe performance link pipes left
https://www.rdpstore.com/p-12758-awe...010-11096.aspx

Are these able to be self-installed?

Omar69845 · 12-17-2020, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirewark

How was the self-install? I have a jack and jack stands but would prefer to use my Race Ramps if possible. I have been thinking I could pull off an axle-back install with the Ramps but wasn't sure if there's enough room to do something further back.

Driving in TX is a new experience for me, I never had to do annual inspections on my cars before I moved down here. I really want to maintain the stock NPP system now so that I can keep the car in Stealth or Touring when inspection time comes - I don't even want to risk giving the inspector a reason to fail my car.

You can definitely install the axleback on jack stands, i installed my awe touring axleback on jack stands.

07-28-2020, 05:16 PM	#1
Kirewark Drives: 2016 Camaro SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 14	Where to go for Secondary Cat Delete Live in the Austin area. Not having any luck with local shops, gotten some pissy responses from the well rated ones in my area. Had a really highly rated shop basically tell me they weren't interesting in doing ANY custom exhaust work for me after asking about the cats. I know it's technically a legal issue but it's not like I'm going to pay a shop to do work for me then turn around and rat them out. Who does that. I had a recommendation from someone but am afraid to call them up, they're my last hope! There are a TON of youtube videos and posts around this and other forums from people who went and had it done, seems to be pretty easy and openly known as a good and cheap option on our cars, but I'm getting shot down everywhere. Anyone who got their secondary cats deleted: Can you throw me a PM and let me know where? EDIT: I'd also be interested in recommendations for getting custom exhaust work done - Especially at shops that might be capable enough to maintain the NPP system. I don't want to pay $1,400 for a Borla or Stainless Works axleback...

07-28-2020, 06:17 PM	#2
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07-28-2020, 06:27 PM	#3
Redlinez Shifts under load Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE rally green Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Posts: 1,295	The local shop that did my 2017 3 years ago won't consider it now. The previous owner passed away and now they're doing everything by the book. I'll handle it with catted longtubes. __________________ 24 Audi S3 prem plus, sport package HPDE - southeast - JTI- solo, PCA- blue. 22 Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT blue

07-29-2020, 02:02 AM	#4
ZeroZeta Drives: 18 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Dripping Springs, TX Posts: 53	Had the same issue Kirewark. It has been a few years (and a different car) since my last exhaust upgrade and I guess i didn't keep up with carb/emissions law. I contacted several performance shops in town and they all balked. The first words out of your mouth should be "I would like to have exhaust work done on my TRACK car." If you jump right in and say the words cat (doesn't matter if primary or secondary) and delete they will probably say no immediately. This is for any performance shop. Short of doing that your best option is a kinda-shady muffler shop that wants you to pay in cash. I also got put in touch with a guy that does custom exhaust work but does old school really high end stuff. Would likely be more than buying a new exhaust outright but pm me if you want the info and I can also give a reco for another shop in town - the only one I didn't try yet. I solved my issue by grabbing one of the last few sets of the AWE secondary cat delete pipes from RDP store - but again I was shopping for an exhaust any way. __________________ Previous Toys: 87 Camaro RS, 92 Camaro 25th Annive, 04 Acura RSX, 13 370z

12-16-2020, 03:07 PM	#10
ZeroZeta Drives: 18 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Dripping Springs, TX Posts: 53	I ended up getting the awe exhaust with link pipes - Was pretty much the only option at this point since I don't think Corsa and other vendors sell midpipes that remove the secondaries any more. Did my own install since I don't think a shop would even touch anything that changes emissions. Starting to feel like TX is Cali now lol. __________________ Previous Toys: 87 Camaro RS, 92 Camaro 25th Annive, 04 Acura RSX, 13 370z

08-12-2020, 10:09 PM	#5
Joshy87 Drives: 2016 camaro ss sold dec 2020 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Austin, tx Posts: 8	183 muffler shop in lockhart did mine 2 yrs ago they usually do custom work

11-01-2020, 03:55 PM	#6
Kirewark Drives: 2016 Camaro SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 14	Thanks for the replies guys. For the time being I've given up the dream but I will check out some shops ya'll have brought to my attention! In the meantime I did a ported throttle body and an intake on my car, looking at wheels and tires next.

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