View Full Version : Ek4 vs em1 cat back
turbo convert
02-06-2010, 08:26 AM
Hi all,
will a ek4 catback fit a em1??? Direct bolt on?
(not including cat)
I got mixed responses in the search so far :(
thanks
EK1.6LCIV
02-06-2010, 08:35 AM
how much are these?, drives me nuts when people use old arse systems, that's a 10yr+ system lol (a good carbon steel system is good for maybe 6-7yrs), get a new one made as that cat will more than likely be very old and of not much use soon
best $350 you'll spend
twing
02-06-2010, 08:46 AM
It won't fit. em1 (coupe) is longer compare to ek4 (hatch).
EK1.6LCIV
02-06-2010, 08:48 AM
depends if he's good with a welder
turbo convert
02-06-2010, 08:48 AM
how much are these?, drives me nuts when people use old arse systems, that's a 10yr+ system lol (a good carbon steel system is good for maybe 6-7yrs), get a new one made as that cat will more than likely be very old and of not much use soon
best $350 you'll spend
????????????? 0.o
Its aftermarket but its made for ek4 and i am wondering if it will fit a em1
nothing wrong with a aftermarket system 10+ years old
turbo convert
02-06-2010, 08:49 AM
It won't fit. em1 (coupe) is longer compare to ek4 (hatch).
Thanks Twing so it will need modification then that was the question answered. TY
EK1.6LCIV
02-06-2010, 08:49 AM
if it's s/s nearly 10yrs old, there's plenty, you are aware of what is in a cat right? (the inside elements do have a lifespan) lol
exhaust systems don't last forever, it will fit if you can cut it and re-weld
turbo convert
02-06-2010, 08:51 AM
Cat back doesnt include a CAT.......
read the original question
EK1.6LCIV
02-06-2010, 08:56 AM
when I get cat back systems back its the whole cat back lol (pay money to do a job properly lol)
this topic has been covered before (too many times by people with more degrees than me lol), search more...
turbo convert
02-06-2010, 09:02 AM
i changed the original post...........to not including cat!
i thought catback was pretty obvious........either way your comments have nothign to do with the topic.
EK1.6LCIV
02-06-2010, 09:03 AM
lol, cut, re-weld otherwise buy a new setup, will work alot better than 2nd hand junk...
do it right do it once
turbo convert
02-06-2010, 09:28 AM
how much you recon will need to be shortened
EK1.6LCIV
02-06-2010, 09:33 AM
well assuming you have a hoist and arent doing it at home on the ground (not impossible just very painstaking), would be easy having yourself and a friend hold the system to do an as-built of the route, I don't have an exact answer in inches/mm to give
just have a pen and mark it out would be my suggestion, at best would be 60 to cut and remove the section and reweld at a shop
turbo convert
02-06-2010, 09:40 AM
ok thanks :)
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