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Rattling Catalytic Converter... but shop does not suggest Magnaflow at all

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Old 02-02-2008, 07:13 AM
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Gutting the cat is a great idea, not putting another one on, is a bad idea.
We get emission tested and they look for stuff like that.

I am due for a test on oct of 09. So I can just gut it for now, but I would have to do something meanwhile before oct 09.

I am sure I can cut the old one out and cut the end of it off and put on a universal for the test...? then put on the TEST Catalytic converter unit I have seen in other posts.

This truck is really starting to irritate me. I can see that my $45 Sears socket set is just not gonna cut it. I know I told my wife I wanted a hobby, but I wasn't planning on being a Mopar Mechanic.
 
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I suggest you remove the old cat,

Gutting it opens up your exhaust to about a 5 inch pipe for about 10 inches. The exhaust gas velocity will slow down when it hits the open space, then you'll bottleneck it up again when it hits the CAT. You'll probably end up creating more back pressure than what you'd like to.

I find working on the truck quite relaxing. It gets me out of the house, The wife to be doesn't ask a million questions because she doesn't get it, I work out some aggression on an inanimate object, I get to practice my cursing, and there's a sense of accomplishment at the end that's quite gratifying. Better than shopping for bedding, curtains, or whatever other chore is on my "honey-do list" for the weekend.
 
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Gutting the cat is a great idea, not putting another one on, is a bad idea.
We get emission tested and they look for stuff like that.

I am due for a test on oct of 09. So I can just gut it for now, but I would have to do something meanwhile before oct 09.

I am sure I can cut the old one out and cut the end of it off and put on a universal for the test...? then put on the TEST Catalytic converter unit I have seen in other posts.

This truck is really starting to irritate me. I can see that my $45 Sears socket set is just not gonna cut it. I know I told my wife I wanted a hobby, but I wasn't planning on being a Mopar Mechanic.
October 09? That's a year and half from now. You might have a whole new exhaust system my then. Besides I've passed emissions tests with gutted cats before, just not haven't done it with this truck yet (no reason to, it works fine)

I do agree with aimforsquirrels. The best way to do it is to run a straight piece of pipe through the gutted converter so it's still on there for looks but it's not creating a bottle neck. However the broom stick method beats the hell out of having a clogged converter. Your choice.
 
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wound up getting a Walker 50505 with a 8yr/80K warranty installed with both O2 sensors replaced for $825.
truck runs tight. hard to explain, but I was getting a ticking sound at higher rpms or under load from the valves.
now I can hardly hear the engine, but I can hear the exhaust. its not really louder, but sounds smoooother and and the exhaust sounds lower and richer in tone. just need to get past that burning smell you get at first with new cats.

Yes, it was a lot of money. its pouring out today and I was just fed up with the truck and said fuq it... its only money.

Reason for not getting the magnaflow...

the parts guy at a National Auto Parts supplier has a 99 RAM and tows a camper. he replaced his cat with a Magnaflow. it rattled after 7month and burned up his valves on cyl 7. Magnaflow would only replace the cat and not pay for the damage.
Then i called a performance truck company, and they only use Walker and Dynaflow on the Rams and Chevy. I asked why... same thing I have heard... Cheap parts. he did say if you don't care about quality, and not keeping the truck for a long time, get the dynaflow for $150.
I plan on towing, and keeping it for as long as i can, hopefully for 3-4yrs.

I don't know why everyone else here has no problems. I did find on a BMW site where people had issues with the 94004 cat on their BEEM'ers.

regardless, its done right (I hope).
 
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Walker 50505 with a 8yr/80K warranty installed with both O2 sensors replaced for $825.
That is a ridiculous price man, you got totally shafted

I have a gutted cat and I pass emissions every year I get the truck inspected
 
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Walker 50505 with a 8yr/80K warranty installed with both O2 sensors replaced for $825.
That is a ridiculous price man, you got totally shafted

I have a gutted cat and I pass emissions every year I get the truck inspected
I got shafted the minute I got this turd mobile.
 
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Well it can't be that bad now, your halfway to a knew truck after all the new parts you installed
 
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Well it can't be that bad now, your halfway to a knew truck after all the new parts you installed
I will admit... now that I have had all this work done, I notice a huge difference in the truck.
now I can hardly hear the motor and power is there and it pulls harder when I push the skinny pedal.

the next"planned" purchase will be tires beforethe end of this year, and maybe better brakes.
 



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