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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by sawgunner
2.5" Goerlich Catalytic Converter OBDII 608226 - 608226
did you see this one? and a muffler shouldn't be too much you should be able to get one out of the junk yard
Thats not too bad. Is it bad that my muffler leaks all the time. I know it is supposed to do that when its cold and there is condensation, but mine does that even when its warmed up.
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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so do both of mine i dont have any issues with the car i need a cat also but i think it'* just condensation from the pipes and such shouldn't hurt anything i say just get the cat weld or clamp it in and your good
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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If your seeing prices over $70 or so for a cat, they are charging to much.
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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does your car have an 02 sensor after the cat?
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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A 94 should not have a second O2 sensor.
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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i think i might go find a muffler to put on after thanksgiving. Should i need to do something to the cat while im under there. I never replaced a muffler. I always thought of it as cutting then welding, am i missing some steps?lol
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That'* about it. You can clamp it if you can't weld it. Welding makes a much cleaner job though.
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Danthurs
A 94 should not have a second O2 sensor.
i didnt think it did, if ti doesnt have a rear o2 sensor then it wouldnt throw an ses light right?
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Nope, no SES light. you can use a magnaflow on a 99 or older car. 2000+ the magnaflow wont work.
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Hey, I cut out the OE cat from my 99 SLE. I had the code for the rear O2 sensor disabled. It really gave it better performance, and I think better gas mileage. It'* been said that a high flow cat provides the same result as just not having one. I believe it since my friend 1337ssei actually went from a high flow cat to no cat twice - with both of his L67 cars.

Going from an OE to no cat or a high flow is excellent. You can pick up a high flow Magnaflow cat for about $60 shipped on eBay. I sold one at NEBF for $40. My SLE now has an OE cat again due to some people being poopheads, but I assure you it was for their profit and with no law in mind. If I had anything to do with it, I'd still have no cat or at least a high flow.
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