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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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One question. I have noticed that people complain aboutt there service engine light coming on when they take their cats out. What should I tell the service guy to do for the light not to come on
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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i havent seen any body that took there cats out and said the check eng. light came on! mine didnt and nobody i have talked to did!
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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You should be fine without the back two cats. The front ones taken out will cause a cel.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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Ive heard it both ways. like Iowa^ here. and then if you take all 4 out, as long as you put 2 highs in your good. the place where im gettin mine done, the guy is a certified maggy installer, and said i wouldnt throw codes with just 2 highs.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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Okay thanks guys. I guess the back 2 cats out and that won't hurt anything right?
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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yathe back 2 dont really do anything.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Okay thanks guys. I guess the back 2 cats out and that won't hurt anything right?
ya take them out your truck will sound so much better. mine did! also gained M.P.G & THROTTLE RES.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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[quote=01f1502wd;202358]yathe back 2 dont really do anything.[/quot u must not have removed yours cause if u did u wouldnt be saying that!
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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how much of a pita is it to remove the back cats??
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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[quote=7700 in Alberta;202455]
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yathe back 2 dont really do anything.[/quot u must not have removed yours cause if u did u wouldnt be saying that!

well i meant they dont really serve any purpose but slow it down/ make your life harder lol.

I have not done any exhaust mods, but I plan to rip out all 4 and replace with 2 high flows.
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