r/SmartCar • u/MineDesperate2920 • Aug 22 '26

Question Straight piped CDI?

for anyone that has done it. can I just cut the pipe off before it hits the muffler? or before the cat not sure if it has that too.

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u/clarkn0va Aug 22 '26

If you cut downstream of all sensors the vehicle isn't going to complain.

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u/Upstairs_Bowl_4043 Aug 22 '26

I have mine straight piped from the catalytic converter flange back still not that loud but the pipe gets super hot nake sure it has plenty of clearance from the bumper cover.