11-23-2020, 08:47 AM | #1 |
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What DOC cat on deleted X5?
Doing some light reading it looks like there is some difference between the design/materials used for diesel catalytic converters vs gas catalytic converters. Trying to find something for deleted X5D with a downpipe without a cat.
Any suggestions? Can't seem to find anything on ebay. The buzzken setup is ideal, but too expensive since I already have the downpipe. |
11-24-2020, 10:16 PM | #2 |
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The DOC on my ATM Downpipe was made by Cannamex USA which owns Thunderbolt(product details below). I believe its a 3.5" and I think the downpipe tapers to 3" after the DOC, so it could be a good amount of work adding to a tapered downpipe. From their older catalog it looks like they don't make a 3.0" which would be ideal for adding later in the system. Also I've read that you want catalytic converters pretty close to the turbos as they are more effective at higher temps, but dont know how much less effective they are further downstream.
I believe this is the model of my DOC: Thunderbolt 810312 https://www.thunderboltperformance.com/catalog/ https://www.ebay.com/p/520733380 There definitely still is a little smell at stop lights just fyi. |
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11-25-2020, 07:26 AM | #3 |
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Rawtek has a cat just after the downpipe in there kit. I helped a friend delete his x5d using that kits and we just used a nice heat wrap tape to make sure it heated up enough to work, especially being in Maine and it being so damn cold. As far as I know though the cat works great even being further down stream.
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[QUOTE=RL18;26946533]Rawtek has a cat just after the downpipe in there kit. I helped a friend delete his x5d using that kits and we just used a nice heat wrap tape to make sure it heated up enough to work, especially being in Maine and it being so damn cold. As far as I know though the cat works great even being further down stream.[/QUOTE]
To be most effective the DOC must be the closest it can to the turbo. I'm been happy with buzzken's downpipe with DOC. Helps to keep the smell down and tones down the turbo whistle
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If you want the most effective then a DOC in the downpipe is the move. Me personally says no to a DOC, let the turbskies sing
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I just ordered an ATM downpipe with a diesel oxidation catalyst. I confirmed that ATM makes these in the USA. I'll be using this in conjunction with a DUDMD stage 2 tune. I intend on doing a review after install. Strangely enough, I used to not be bothered by exhaust smells. When I was in my 20s, I had a supra and ran it open downpipe for a full year. Same with diesels, never bothered me and I had several TDI's. But now that I have a garage, wife and kids, I would like to cut down on the smell as much as possible. Ultimately, the performance/efficiency gains, sound improvement and increased reliability was enough make me spring for the full stage 2 with the DOC... I'll report back... |
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Funny. I just removed the DOC from my ATM downpipe. No difference at start-up as the DOC doesn't do anything until it's warmed up. When warm I don't notice any difference because I don't hang out behind my car. In terms of noise, I can hear slightly more turbo whistle under normal driving conditions. If I roll the windows down as I'm pulling through my alley the turbo whistle is definitely noticeable, but I like it. |
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I'd love more turbo noise personally but I'd rather not have the car to stand out too much (when pulling through the neighborhood, over at friends with kids). Its got a nice enough grumble with the doc. Last edited by wcs531; 03-08-2024 at 02:40 PM.. |
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