Upon further inspection, I have noticed that the air induction pipe (thin pipe that runs from the cat. converter) is rusted off completely and is the cause of my obnoxious exhaust. First, I am trying to find the cause for the damage. I am almost positive the Cat is fine because I can feel the exhaust pulsating at the tailpipe. First off, I just want to know do I have to have the pipe welded on, b/c I do not have access to a welder. Also, what can it do to the truck once it is damaged? All i know is that it is, of course, part of the air induction system that contributes towards emissions

 

On my Mustang there was a piece of hi temp hose that attached the air tube to the cat. Should work for you if there is enough pipe left on the cat to attach it to.

 

I've got that hi temp silicone tubing on my Eagle, still loud, but not as loud