Should i take my CAt off?

piratesvarsity22 · 11-25-2008, 11:16 AM

my check engine light just came on looks like the cat is bad, i live in fla nd they dont do inspections here. whats the diff with a cat on and off. will it be louder better gas mileage

HerNameIsLucy · 11-25-2008, 11:20 AM

what makes you think it's the cat?

piratesvarsity22 · 11-25-2008, 11:22 AM

i hooked it up to the obd2 and said that it was ...

HerNameIsLucy · 11-25-2008, 11:29 AM

Ah, ok. Pulling the cat will make the downstream O2 sensor throw a fit. Might have to get a sensor simulator. URD sells them.

http://www.urdusa.com/product_info.p..._id=1260518515

but it only lists installation for 05 and up and on the 4.0 only. maybe call them and see what they say.

-TRDMAN- · 11-25-2008, 11:36 AM

NO...

HerNameIsLucy · 11-25-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -TRDMAN-

NO...

no what???

piratesvarsity22 · 11-25-2008, 12:22 PM

honestly unless i replace the cat, im always gonna have the check engine light on, im thinkin bout knockin the guts out of the cat and if i ever move back up to PA they will see that the cat is still installed, but which way will get better gas mileage?

dually · 11-25-2008, 12:50 PM

Hollowed cats sound like shit.

-TRDMAN- · 11-25-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dually

Hollowed cats sound like shit.

Thats why i say NO....

br217398 · 11-25-2008, 09:12 PM

not sure where in fl you live, but i choped off the cat, and muffler.... a bit louder (ok loud enough to wake up the neighbors but i dont like them anyways) i have the 4 banger, and it sounds good. hope this helps

81shark · 11-26-2008, 11:33 AM

replace the cat. it's not that expenseive to do.

HerNameIsLucy · 11-26-2008, 11:47 AM

Does anybody know how long the "federally mandated emission components extended warranty" my Haynes manual talks about lasts? Would a 95 still be covered? If so maybe it can be replaced for free?

jrws6 · 11-26-2008, 12:47 PM

As for the OP fix the cat correctly, It can save you fuel and maint. issues down the road.
Find a credible shop, the can test your cat for you. I have had a couple replaced on GM vehicles, for 125.00 installed (aftermarket of cousre at a local exhaust shop.)
FYI just bc a scanner OBD2 says PO420 cat below eff, doesnt ,mean THE CAT is the problem nessecarily.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HerNameIsLucy

Does anybody know how long the "federally mandated emission components extended warranty" my Haynes manual talks about lasts? Would a 95 still be covered? If so maybe it can be replaced for free?

I know for GM vehicles, unless they have a warranty block (salvaged title)
or something similar, the are warrantied for 8 years, or 80k miles.

piratesvarsity22 · 11-26-2008, 07:43 PM

tru tru thanks guys... and the haynes thing and stock warranty shit is 7 years :-(

11-25-2008, 11:16 AM	#1
piratesvarsity22 Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9136 Location: florida Posts: 36 Just bought a 1995 Tacoma 1995 Xtra Cab Automatic none yet	Should i take my CAt off? my check engine light just came on looks like the cat is bad, i live in fla nd they dont do inspections here. whats the diff with a cat on and off. will it be louder better gas mileage

11-25-2008, 11:20 AM	#2
HerNameIsLucy If God wanted Hondas to fart... Joined: Jul 2008, #8256 Location: Slowcala, Floriduh Age: 49 Gender: Male Posts: 1,604 02 Prerunner V6 SR5 extended cab 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 lotsa little stuff	what makes you think it's the cat? __________________ 2009. Ok, now what?

11-25-2008, 11:29 AM	#4
HerNameIsLucy If God wanted Hondas to fart... Joined: Jul 2008, #8256 Location: Slowcala, Floriduh Age: 49 Gender: Male Posts: 1,604 02 Prerunner V6 SR5 extended cab 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 lotsa little stuff	Ah, ok. Pulling the cat will make the downstream O2 sensor throw a fit. Might have to get a sensor simulator. URD sells them. http://www.urdusa.com/product_info.p..._id=1260518515 but it only lists installation for 05 and up and on the 4.0 only. maybe call them and see what they say. __________________ 2009. Ok, now what?

11-25-2008, 11:36 AM	#5
-TRDMAN- 3D-Indoor Archery Addict Joined: Dec 2006, #514 Location: CLARION/WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA Gender: Male Posts: 1,225 08 WHITE ACCES CAB 2008 Access Cab Manual 4CYL A tool box, cb, huskies, and tow hitch! yep thats it!	NO... __________________ Live in PA? like Archery? check out: http://www.route157archeryworld.com/index.php Sig by robrjohnson

11-26-2008, 11:47 AM	#12
HerNameIsLucy If God wanted Hondas to fart... Joined: Jul 2008, #8256 Location: Slowcala, Floriduh Age: 49 Gender: Male Posts: 1,604 02 Prerunner V6 SR5 extended cab 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 lotsa little stuff	Does anybody know how long the "federally mandated emission components extended warranty" my Haynes manual talks about lasts? Would a 95 still be covered? If so maybe it can be replaced for free? __________________ 2009. Ok, now what?

11-25-2008, 11:22 AM	#3
piratesvarsity22 Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9136 Location: florida Posts: 36 Just bought a 1995 Tacoma 1995 Xtra Cab Automatic none yet	i hooked it up to the obd2 and said that it was ...

11-25-2008, 12:22 PM	#7
piratesvarsity22 Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9136 Location: florida Posts: 36 Just bought a 1995 Tacoma 1995 Xtra Cab Automatic none yet	honestly unless i replace the cat, im always gonna have the check engine light on, im thinkin bout knockin the guts out of the cat and if i ever move back up to PA they will see that the cat is still installed, but which way will get better gas mileage?

11-25-2008, 12:50 PM	#8
dually Northern Alliance: Boost Boy Joined: Jul 2008, #8205 Location: Your Basement Age: 17 Gender: Dude Posts: 831 1998 2WD 2.4L 1998 Regular Cab Automatic 2.4L Custom CAI, Gibson Cat-Back Exhaust, CrankCase Breathers, ScanGuageII, Pioneer Headunit, Infinity Reference 6.5s, 2- 8" Kicker Comp Subs, Blue LEDs in cab, Eibach Drop Coils (1"), Steel Drop Blocks (3"), KYB GR2 Shocks, 18" Rims	Hollowed cats sound like shit.

11-25-2008, 09:12 PM	#10
br217398 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7920 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 193 06 base model. few bolt ons 2006 Access Cab Automatic 2.7 WEAK I4 Hornblasters horns,Strobe lights,Police Undercover Vehicle,	not sure where in fl you live, but i choped off the cat, and muffler.... a bit louder (ok loud enough to wake up the neighbors but i dont like them anyways) i have the 4 banger, and it sounds good. hope this helps

11-26-2008, 11:33 AM	#11
81shark Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10567 Gender: Male Posts: 49	replace the cat. it's not that expenseive to do.

11-26-2008, 07:43 PM	#14
piratesvarsity22 Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9136 Location: florida Posts: 36 Just bought a 1995 Tacoma 1995 Xtra Cab Automatic none yet	tru tru thanks guys... and the haynes thing and stock warranty shit is 7 years :-(

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