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Old May 19, 2021 | 04:29 PM
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i removed my muffler 10 years ago. the cats aways kept it quiet enough. had a little rumble but nothing bad. well now my cats stopped up. i had them removed today. even with single exhaust it is absolutely ridiculous now! lol

whats a decent single inlet and outlet muffler for a good price that will flow ok and keep things tolerable?
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Old May 19, 2021 | 05:05 PM
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Put new cats on it, your ears and everyone's nose that has to follow you will thank you.
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Old May 19, 2021 | 05:09 PM
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Isn't it unlegal not to have CATS, depending on year which may be something back to a 70's model?
Even a 10 year old minimum vehicle would still require cats? Maybe no inspection in your place but still means you've removed federally mandated equipment?

Wont you also have check engine light without a cat as the gasses aren't properly metered throwing a light, and running rich and wasting money on low fuel economy?
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Old May 19, 2021 | 05:20 PM
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um yeah... i just got off the phone with the exaust shop. they ordered 4 new catalytic converters from the dealer and i have an appointment to have them installed at 9am tomorrow.
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um yeah... i just got off the phone with the exaust shop. they ordered 4 new catalytic converters from the dealer and i have an appointment to have them installed at 9am tomorrow.
how much does that cost ?
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Old May 20, 2021 | 09:57 AM
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Make sure your plug circuit in great condition ,misfires burn cats out. Its important to have good o2's ,they determine fuel mixture along with maf . Too much unburnt fuel will burn them out same as misfires .
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Old May 20, 2021 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by redfishtd
Make sure your plug circuit in great condition ,misfires burn cats out. Its important to have good o2's ,they determine fuel mixture along with maf . Too much unburnt fuel will burn them out same as misfires .

yep. misfires killed my cat. i let bad plugs go too long. its right as rain today tho. no codes and running well.
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Originally Posted by laterongc
how much does that cost ?
about 800
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