F54 :: Clubman Talk (2015+) MINI Cooper Clubman and Clubman S Discussion

F54 High Flow Cat

  #1  
Old 11-12-2018, 09:23 AM
ZiaMan24's Avatar
ZiaMan24
ZiaMan24 is offline
2nd Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Southern California
Posts: 96
Received 14 Likes on 12 Posts
High Flow Cat

Hey guys so I'm trying to find a high flow catalytic converter for my '16 Clubman S. I have the Remus Sport Exhaust (valve open, no controller) and recently upgraded to Wagner IC, mQuebed DP, and tune. Now that all the new pipe smell is gone, I still get whiffs of exhaust fumes. I'm terribly sensitive to smells and get headaches easily, and so I want to get a performance cat installed. Piping is 70mm or 2.75".

Mario(kart) originally recommended a 200 cell cat. His go to brand is GESI. I haven't executed on this and just want to see if anyone else has any recommendations or experience with any high flow cats since I don't know anything 🤷
 
  #2  
Old 11-15-2018, 07:28 PM
ZiaMan24's Avatar
ZiaMan24
ZiaMan24 is offline
2nd Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Southern California
Posts: 96
Received 14 Likes on 12 Posts
In case anyone is interested in the topic, I ended up ordering a Vibrant GESI 7530. I was trying to order it from Amazon from a couple of different sellers, but it seems that they just didn't let the item ship to California. I ended up placing my order on THMotorsports and even saved a few bucks.

I will post an update when I receive it and get it installed.
 
  #3  
Old 11-16-2018, 06:00 AM
ThumpR52's Avatar
ThumpR52
ThumpR52 is offline
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: NC
Posts: 225
Received 71 Likes on 68 Posts
I am familiar with GESI and they appear to make a good product.
 
  #4  
Old 11-24-2018, 11:53 AM
ZiaMan24's Avatar
ZiaMan24
ZiaMan24 is offline
2nd Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Southern California
Posts: 96
Received 14 Likes on 12 Posts
My local muffler shop installed it for me. And now there is no smell! Mission accomplished team
 
  #5  
Old 11-24-2018, 12:25 PM
MrGrumpy's Avatar
MrGrumpy
MrGrumpy is offline
6th Gear
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Washington state
Posts: 1,361
Received 241 Likes on 207 Posts
Good deal, how does it sound compared to catless?
 
  #6  
Old 11-27-2018, 06:03 PM
ZiaMan24's Avatar
ZiaMan24
ZiaMan24 is offline
2nd Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Southern California
Posts: 96
Received 14 Likes on 12 Posts
Overall the sound is about the same, but the volume has decreased slightly. Power is not affected either.

If you are tired of the smell, this is definitely the way to go. Mario has the same one installed on his Audi RS7, which is why I ended up getting right when he did his.
 
  #7  
Old 11-27-2018, 06:27 PM
MrGrumpy's Avatar
MrGrumpy
MrGrumpy is offline
6th Gear
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Washington state
Posts: 1,361
Received 241 Likes on 207 Posts
Good deal. I don’t really notice any smell in mine, sometimes if the wind is blowing right and I’m stopped, I can smell it just the tiniest bit, but it’s not a bad smell like rotten eggs or anything, just smells like exhaust to me. But if you are super sensitive to it, then you are....not much you can do, except what you did. It’s good that it took care of it, so you can still run with your tune! Enjoy
 
  #8  
Old 11-27-2018, 06:57 PM
ZiaMan24's Avatar
ZiaMan24
ZiaMan24 is offline
2nd Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Southern California
Posts: 96
Received 14 Likes on 12 Posts
I like to drive with my windows down. And (un)fortunately I live in SoCal so I sit in a lot of traffic. The smell of exhaust was becoming unbearable. I know others also mention that it doesn't smell so much, so maybe I'm just extra sensitive.

Before, even with the windows up and air on recirculate, the car automatically changes back to fresh air after some time. And boom! All of that exhaust smell gets blasted into my face.
 
  #9  
Old 11-27-2018, 09:06 PM
WayMotorWorks's Avatar
WayMotorWorks
WayMotorWorks is offline
Vendor
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 10,557
Received 755 Likes on 617 Posts
I'd just go with the Milltek Downpipe as it has a highflow cat and will fit perfect.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/millte...-cooper-s.html
 
__________________


HOTCHKIS | DDM | CRAVEN | AKRAPOVIC | NM ENGINEERING | MEGAN | FORGE | IE | OS GIKEN | POWERFLEX and more
  #10  
Old 11-27-2018, 10:39 PM
ZiaMan24's Avatar
ZiaMan24
ZiaMan24 is offline
2nd Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Southern California
Posts: 96
Received 14 Likes on 12 Posts
That one is kinda lame since it is known to throw the CEL, and because it would require an ECU remap to get rid of. You'd think that they would have taken care of that by now.

The best choice, with no CEL, is to go for the ceramic coated mquebed downpipe + high flow cat for the same price. It would be even cheaper without the coating. ECU tuning in this situation is a bonus instead of a requirement.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Bahamabart
Drivetrain (Cooper S)
56
04-21-2007 05:31 PM
1.8tmk3
All other MINI parts and items for Sale (archive)
11
11-26-2006 04:19 PM
miniracer1
Drivetrain (Cooper S)
17
08-16-2006 12:47 AM
Arly
Stock Problems/Issues
7
05-10-2006 01:16 PM
Bahamabart
Drivetrain (Cooper S)
3
09-14-2005 12:50 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: F54 High Flow Cat



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:21 PM.