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Old 05-30-2008 | 08:07 PM
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cat resister

I understand that if you remove the cat you need to install a resister to fool the ecu but what I wnat to know is wahat size resister and whitch wire(on the downsteam o2 sensor).
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its extremely difficult to 'fool' the PCM about the cat.... there have only been few stories of success and its not by using a resistor, it was something else.

you'll have to either live with the CEL or get the Cobb AccessPORT that will mask all emmisions CELs
Old 05-30-2008 | 09:13 PM
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What is a cobb acessport
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read all about it here https://www.rx8club.com/mazdamaniac-183/cobb-accessport-discussion-140117/
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That looks graet but I'm kinda low budget and a tinkerer. what are the problems assoseated with the risister aprotch.
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That looks graet but I'm kinda low budget and a tinkerer. what are the problems assoseated with the risister aprotch.
it simply doesnt work...
Old 05-30-2008 | 10:15 PM
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thanks I guess I will have to save or get a highflow cat.
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