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Old May 17, 2011 | 08:32 AM
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I know this has been discussed multiple times and i did wade through the hundreds of topics on it. I could not get a definitive answer on what i was looking for.

I'm looking to hear from guys who have already done this.

Will removing the back two cats only, make my check engine light come on?

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Old May 17, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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anyone?
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Old May 17, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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Depends on if they are before or after the aft o2 sensor.
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Old May 17, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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My cats are gone and the check engine light is on. Checked the codes with the hypertech and the codes are for the cats

Edit: re read your post and you said the rear cats. Mine are straight pipes, no cats.
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Old May 17, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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taking your cats off wont throw codes. removing an oxygen sensor will though
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Old May 17, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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With the 04-05 removing the rear cats is hit or miss on a CEL. If one pops up, use the Gotts O2 mod to eliminate any problems or get a quality custom programmer to turn off the rear O2's.
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Old May 18, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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yeah, the setup is 2 cats, o2 sensors, then 2 cats. I've read alot in the forums of it being hit or miss taking the back 2 off. Just wanted to hear from people who have actually done it to know what the chances of the code are.

thanks for the replies!
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Old May 18, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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What's the gotts02 mod?
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Old May 18, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by volfan537240
What's the gotts02 mod?
X2
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Old May 18, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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nvm, searched and found it. I think my cats are bad, when I park the truck and go inside for an hour or so and come out, I can touch everything but my cats. They are still hot as hell.
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