Question about my exhaust system

I have a question pertaining to my stock header/slip-on exhaust. I like the sound of my Scorpion pipes, but....I feel the catalytic converter is killing what they should sound like. Is just gutting or cutting out the c/c an option or do you guys recommend buying a new set of headers? I know if I do, I'll need an aftermarket fuel management system....or do I?

 

Motad makes headers for the 6th gen but they're $$$. I'd personally just gut the cat. Do a search on cats, there are a few members who have done that here. Either way, to get the most benefit out of either modification you'll want a PC or something similar.

Not sure of any siginifcant sound changes you'd get, however. You'll get a performance gain, might lose a little bottom end with the decrease in exhaust backpressure but I've never seen a dyno to confirm that.

 

I *really* don't think you will see (hear) any improvement on the sound just by messing up your cat.
I have heard plenty of good sounding exhausts even on bikes that have cats. I think your pipe just sounds the way it sounds. So why mess up a cat thats there for a reason? Anyway I think you'd need to re-map your FI if you did.

 

Found this site yesterday ... seems really inexpensive (and the exchange to US dollars are even better) and they have slip ons as well!

Link:
Delkevic - Products - Road Headers - Honda VFR800 FW

 

I would like to know a little more about the mod....Would you need a programmer?? O2 eliminators?? what exactly would you have to do..I am thinking about buying a set off ebay..
Thanks