SRI and MOT?

[NOVA_JONO]

I have an engine from a K reg SRI with the ecu and wiring loom from a J reg SRI to go into my K reg 1.2i Nova, , question is if i get a 4 branch manifold with a straight through exhaust system will my car still pass the MOT with no cat or lambda sensor?

Cheers Jono.

[DIY*VALVER84]

bit awkward to answer this one mate.being as its a 'k' reg engine going into a 'k' reg nova you still have to abide by the euro emissions regs which were introduced in august 1992 i think? but anywayz what alot of ppl dnt know is that by law you dont actually need a cat as long as your car passes either the euro2 or euro4 emissions test but be warned the fuzz are a bit partiall to novas with oober loud zorst's!
just go 4 the transplant and worry bout them things after.
scott. p.s help needed with me xe novavan!

[NOVA_JONO]

Thanks for the reply mate, but will i need to drill a hole and fit the lambda sensor in my 4 branch manifold?, or can i do without it?, and sorry i can't help you with the XE van, but good luck!

Cheers Jono.

[DIY*VALVER84]

a mate of mine tried to run a c16 before with no lambda sensor and it ran like monkey dribble,it was summat to do with matching the air mass to that of the air mass sensor on the inlet or some such thing anyway he drilled into the manifold and installed the lambda and it solved most his problems(he also had to clean the icv) on the short... if it was me then yes i would have the lambda to save future problems mate.
MERRY XMAS

[Jack]

Its not a requirement to have a cat fitted, but it is a requirement to pass the emissions test - considering both your car and engine are K reg, you'll have to pass the tests that are designed for cars equipped with catalytic converters. Which you'll probably fail.

[Ste_Nova]

my lamba was snapped for weeks on my c16se... it just used more fuel

[LUV2XLR8]

apparently to help a car get through an emision test you can buy an ecotec valve for about ?50
ive heard from some people that even though they had a decat exsorst system the ecote valve got the car through it, have a look at thier site, see if its any use to anyone! :?:

http://www.ecotekplc.com/

[Adam]

Has anyones car passed a CAT rules emissions test when they didn't have a CAT fitted?
Or isn't it possible?

[Jack]

Didn't the ecotek people get busted by trading standards for claiming their devices gave a range of improvements when they didn't? Hence why their site seems to be full of "our customers said..." rather that "our device can..." etc.

[LUV2XLR8]

possably dude!
i havnt bought one, im all for global warming! (coz i live in sunny wales)
il pollute all i can,
the ecotec sounds good, but its probably false, i know they still sell them in places! I nealy bought one, but then i found out that theyr just better for reducing the emmisions!
so i saved up for a fast road cam instead! ::