Sports Cats

Current sports cat options in this range cover:

• Audi TTRS (8J) and RS3 (8P), Wagner Tuning 2 x 100 CPI racing catalysts
• BMW M3 (F80) and M4 (F82/F83), Scorpion 70mm
• Ford Focus XR5 Turbo (LS/LT/LV) and Focus RS (LV), Scorpion 76mm
• Ford Mondeo XR5 Turbo (MA/MB) Hatch, Scorpion 70mm
• MINI One, Cooper (R50/R52) and Cooper S (R52/R53), Scorpion
• MINI Cooper S (F54/F55/F56), Scorpion 70mm and 89.9mm options
• MINI Clubman (F54) Cooper S, Scorpion 89.9mm
• Renault Clio RS (Mk3) 200 and 197, Scorpion 63.5mm
• Volkswagen Golf R32 (Mk5), Scorpion 63.5mm

Fitment varies by year and model, so check the individual product listing before ordering. If your car isn't listed, contact us and we will confirm what is available.

Related exhaust categories:

• Downpipes
• Mid Pipes
• Cat-Back Exhausts
• Turbo-Back Exhausts
• De-Cat Pipes (race and motorsport use only)
• Exhaust Accessories for gaskets, hardware and bungs
• All brands

Chassis code: Match the chassis code on the listing to your car, for example F80 vs F82/F83 on BMW M cars, R53 vs F56 on MINI, or LS/LT/LV on the Focus XR5 Turbo and RS. Some listings carry extra conditions. One MINI Cooper S (F55/F56) cat, for example, is marked Non-Euro Spec.

Pipe size: Sizes in this range include 63.5mm, 70mm, 76mm and 89.9mm. Some cars, such as the MINI Cooper S (F56), have more than one option, so match the size to your existing exhaust.

Cell count: A 200 cell core has more surface area, so it converts exhaust gases more effectively and is usually the better choice for a street car. A 100 cell core flows more and suits higher power builds. Check each listing for its cell count. The Wagner Tuning Audi kit, for example, uses 100 CPI catalysts.

Factory cat type: Many factory converters use ceramic substrates. On a modified turbo car, the factory cat is often the tightest point in the exhaust, so a high-flow replacement can open up flow while keeping a cat in the system.

Catless and de-cat pipes are a separate product group and are for race and motorsport use only.

Installation by a professional is recommended. Most sports cats bolt in as replacements for the factory cat section on the listed platform, but confirm year, trim and market first. Australian-delivered cars can differ from overseas-market versions, particularly in sensor placement and flange spacing.

Plan for new gaskets, fresh nuts and studs (factory hardware is often seized or stretched) and penetrating fluid. All of these are available in Exhaust Accessories. Before ordering, check that every factory oxygen sensor bung is accounted for, as some designs relocate the rear sensor. Cars with aggressive tunes may need the tune revisited after the change.

Emissions rules differ by state. Replacing a compliant factory converter can affect road legality and roadworthy inspection, so confirm the requirements where the car is registered before buying.

Will a sports cat cause a check engine light?
It can. A high-flow cat converts less than the factory unit, so some cars flag a catalyst efficiency code. Sensor spacers or a tune usually resolve it, and the risk is higher with 100 cell cores than with 200 cell.

Should I choose 100 cell or 200 cell?
Choose 200 cell for a street-driven car that still needs to pass inspection and stay civil. Choose 100 cell for higher power builds where flow matters most.

How much power will I gain?
It depends on the factory cat and the rest of the exhaust. Gains are usually modest on their own and larger as part of a full exhaust upgrade with a tune.

Is a sports cat road legal in Australia?
Rules vary by state, and the car must still meet its emissions requirements. Check with your state authority or an engineer before installation.