Ek4 vs em1 cat back

[turbo convert]

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]

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]

It won't fit. em1 (coupe) is longer compare to ek4 (hatch).

[EK1.6LCIV]

depends if he's good with a welder

[turbo convert]

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]

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]

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]

Cat back doesnt include a CAT.......
read the original question

[EK1.6LCIV]

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]

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]

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]

how much you recon will need to be shortened

[EK1.6LCIV]

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]

ok thanks :)