my truck a 93 v6 dakota has had the cat hollowed out by some one how hard and exencive is it to replace

also the timing chain has that rattle it gets what should i do to fix that and how much will it runn

 

For the timing chain you can get some of the parts at your local auto parts store but I don't think they will have the tensioner but dont hurt to ask. $125+
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For the cat, it's not all that hard to do, as for the price...$200+

 

I wouldnt worry about a tensioner. A new cahin and gears is good for a 100K. Local crap from autozone will run about $40. Timing cover set, $15. Oil, antifreeze, etc.

Summit sells a Cloys. It has 2 and I think 4 degree advance, and runs about $80. I know, kinda high but well worth it if you plan to make any more horse power in the future, if not then stock is fine.

Advance auto parts sells the CAT already in the pipe for $180. Its the complete pipe from the Y-pipe to the intermediate pipe(on extended cab trucks) before the muffler. About 5 ft. long or so.

 

what about just putting a cherry bomb in front of the muffler to tone it down

 

You could, but depending on where you live that might be a problem.

 

i live in fl i want to do it right but for now money is very short i want to to tone down some i dont have emishions to deal with

how much will that help or should i wait a lil longer and do a cat is it some thing i can change my self i have access to a lift so that will be easer whats involved should i just get a after market car and bolt on just before the muffler


thanks again

 

If you wanna do a cat, and you buy what I said, you shouldnt have any problem doing it in a lift. For a better sound and flow you could do something different though. Just keep in mind that Dodge, especially the 3.9L like to have some back pressure on the exhaust system or you will lose a lot of your bottom end. The top end may perform better, but its your call.

 

WHAT ABOUT running a stock muffler with no cat what would that do

 

It will be a little louder, little less back pressure. It will run ok, but Its hard to say with the V6 motor. A V8 would have no problem, but the V6's can be picky. It will flow better, but you may be sacrificing some low end for some top end.

 

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