Milltek 3rc Cat Delete - UK fitters?

[mikeee]

Can anyone in the UK give a breakdown of cost to have the 3rd Cat delete + valve controller?
Parts and labour?
Anyone know who can fit these in the UK?(ideally Midlands or not too far)

 

[MiamiBlue]

Can anyone in the UK give a breakdown of cost to have the 3rd Cat delete + valve controller?
Parts and labour?
Anyone know who can fit these in the UK?(ideally Midlands or not too far)

These guys in Yorkshire (not too far from you) do most of the ones in the North of the UK.

Performance Autocare - Lotus Specialist

Lotus Specialist based in North Yorkshire. Servicing - Repairs - Parts & Accessories - Upgrades - Diagnostics - Geometry - Pro:Cut Brake Lathe - Tyre fitting

www.performance-autocare.co.uk

 

[Man.v.Cars]

Can anyone in the UK give a breakdown of cost to have the 3rd Cat delete + valve controller?
Parts and labour?
Anyone know who can fit these in the UK?(ideally Midlands or not too far)

Dealership fitted mine, for free, while in for warranty work. I decided not to go with the valve controller as some have had problems. It shouldn't be more than an hour labour for a competent mechanic. There's a video on YouTube from a member on here showing how to replace the 3rd cat, I sent it to the dealership tech as they hadn't done one before. It was free because of the hassle I've had and they'd already got the rear diffuser off, approximately 20 bolts which probably accounts for the time.

Its louder on startup and while driving but not so much that it is annoying, more what it should have been from factory.

 

[MiamiBlue]

Dealership fitted mine, for free, while in for warranty work. I decided not to go with the valve controller as some have had problems. It shouldn't be more than an hour labour for a competent mechanic. There's a video on YouTube from a member on here showing how to replace the 3rd cat, I sent it to the dealership tech as they hadn't done one before. It was free because of the hassle I've had and they'd already got the rear diffuser off, approximately 20 bolts which probably accounts for the time.

Its louder on startup and while driving but not so much that it is annoying, more what it should have been from factory.

That's interesting. I'm surprised an official dealer would do the mod on a warranty car. Good to know!

 

[Man.v.Cars]

That's interesting. I'm surprised an official dealer would do the mod on a warranty car. Good to know!

They checked to ensure it wouldn't affect warranty through fault codes. The 3rd cat is of no consequence in Britain, it was purely for the US market I've read. The valve controller would be a different matter.

 

[911toEmira]

My plan is to ask Manchester if they will do it, other than that Northwich.

How much difference has the 3rd cat removal made?

 

[Man.v.Cars]

My plan is to ask Manchester if they will do it, other than that Northwich.

How much difference has the 3rd cat removal made?

It is louder but not where you think 'wow that is loud'. It's subjective of course but I'm glad I had it changed, kept the original cat so I can pass it on if a new owner wanted to replace it.

Whereabouts are you if you're near Manchester, I'm in Huddersfield.

 

[Orchardbike]

They checked to ensure it wouldn't affect warranty through fault codes. The 3rd cat is of no consequence in Britain, it was purely for the US market I've read. The valve controller would be a different matter.

Just so I’m clear, the 3rd cat is fitted to UK cars even though it’s not a requirement? In other words there’s no issue from an MOT point of view? Was it the Millteck pipe you fitted?

 

[MiamiBlue]

Just so I’m clear, the sad cat is fitted to UK cars even though it’s not a requirement? In other words there’s no issue from an MOT point of view? Was it the Millteck pipe you fitted?

Not sure on the technical law of removing an emissions control device (cat) that was factory installed. But you'll most likely get away with it and pass an MOT test.

 

[911toEmira]

It is louder but not where you think 'wow that is loud'. It's subjective of course but I'm glad I had it changed, kept the original cat so I can pass it on if a new owner wanted to replace it.

Whereabouts are you if you're near Manchester, I'm in Huddersfield.

Thanks, Cheadle if you know it at all.

 

[geoffbland]

Just so I’m clear, the 3rd cat is fitted to UK cars even though it’s not a requirement? In other words there’s no issue from an MOT point of view? Was it the Millteck pipe you fitted?

This is something I had been told too by Milltek. The 3rd cat is only needed for US export - not legally needed in the UK.

Also I I double checked and had my Emira with the Milltek valve controller and 3rd cat delete checked for emissions; it was fine the the UK MOT and also London ULEZ.

 

[MiamiBlue]

This is something I had been told too by Milltek. The 3rd cat is only needed for US export - not legally needed in the UK.

Also I I double checked and had my Emira with the Milltek valve controller and 3rd cat delete checked for emissions; it was fine the the UK MOT and also London ULEZ.

Valve controller or third cat removal. Which makes a bigger difference?

 

[geoffbland]

Valve controller or third cat removal. Which makes a bigger difference?

No idea - both were done on my car before I got it. I'm the second owner. There was no documentation with the car so I spoke to Milltek and sent them some photos (great customer service from them by the way) & also had the car emissions tested at my local garage that I trust.

 

[Man.v.Cars]

Just so I’m clear, the 3rd cat is fitted to UK cars even though it’s not a requirement? In other words there’s no issue from an MOT point of view? Was it the Millteck pipe you fitted?

Everything I've read points to US requirement, specifically California and NY, not UK. The Miltek one comes with a small welded tag that says 'not for road use' which obviously covers them from any liability. I took an angle grinder to that before fitting.

 

[Man.v.Cars]

 

[Man.v.Cars]

Thanks, Cheadle if you know it at all.

40 miles from me, if you wanted listen to it I could perhaps meet you half way. Its a pretty nice run out from my side.

 

[911toEmira]

40 miles from me, if you wanted listen to it I could perhaps meet you half way. Its a pretty nice run out from my side.

That's very kind of you! I'd definitely be up for that if that's not too much bother

 

[Man.v.Cars]

That's very kind of you! I'd definitely be up for that if that's not too much bother

What day would be best for you? Can't make Tuesday's, Wed to Fri I have to be back here for 2.30pm

 

[911toEmira]

This coming Sunday I’m free if that works if not then I could do Friday say around 11