It appears I blew my cat yesterday

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minimike
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It appears I blew my cat yesterday

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so should I look for the stock Cat? I was thinking of using a test pipe temporarily, but think I won't have enough
back pressure for proper accelleration.

I've got a spare used cat that I need to separate from the rusted flange bolts and could use that.

any thoughts?
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No cat! Back pressure? That is just a myth. Less is always more.
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If you live where a cat is not required, I would throw it as far as possible. No cat = better performance in every circumstance
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It appears that the cat sepatated from the front end. I managed to weld it back on the street side and will get under the car at
my buddy's who has a lift at his house. I've thought of taking it out, but as I won't be driving it for the most part until the spring, there's no rush. It's emissions exempt now in NY, so the cat is not crucial to passing an inspection.
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:shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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whiterabbit wrote::shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I had the same thought when I saw this. :mrgreen:
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such dirty minds! :D
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just re read this. Jeez. How did I manage to post that? I don't even have a cat. I swear, it wasn't me.
lol ha ha ha.
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I hope the seal wasn't jealous! :lol:
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MEOW! :o
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Wow!!! I just read the title of the post. You blew your cat. Animal cruelty case was the first thing that came to mind. Lucky I took time to read more. Lol
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I actually was embarrassed that I thought such things! Until now!!
Bravo gents! Now I feel much better! LOL!
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Really sick :roll:
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