# catalytic converter ? **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [November 9, 2004, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267 "2004-11-09T05:39:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/21 "2004-11-09T09:17:10Z")
> [@mp3ray](#): > > well i am leaving for CT on Thursday, but what I think I am going to do is wait until my engine light comes back off. They just worked on my car yesterday and shut it off for me. They also said if it comes back on, it’s probably the converter. I would assume if it’s going to come on it will this week while I am gone. cats rarely go bad unless your car is way out of tune - i would say the shop doesn’t know what they are talking about and your o2 sensors are going bad if the check engine light keeps coming on. ---
**Author:** ![Sight\_N\_Sound](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sight_n_sound/32/5950_2.png) [@Sight\_N\_Sound](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sight_N_Sound)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/22 "2004-11-09T09:49:38Z")
> [@2kaltima](#): > > cats rarely go bad unless your car is way out of tune - i would say the shop doesn’t know what they are talking about and your o2 sensors are going bad if the check engine light keeps coming on. thats another good point, try the cheepest fix first. try replacing the O2 sensors then the cat if you are still getting a low cat efficency code… ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/23 "2004-11-09T09:56:29Z")
have them check your muffler bearings they tend to go bad in those cars and makes it seem like the cats are bad ---
**Author:** ![mp3ray](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mp3ray/32/5994_2.png) [@mp3ray](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mp3ray)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/24 "2004-11-09T10:10:48Z")
> [@2FNFast](#): > > have them check your muffler bearings they tend to go bad in those cars and makes it seem like the cats are bad thanks guys, i appreciate all your input. Sometimes I do notice a sputtering when I am idle, and i swear i hear a vibration from the muffler… hmmm ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/25 "2004-11-09T10:16:34Z")
> [@2FNFast](#): > > have them check your muffler bearings they tend to go bad in those cars and makes it seem like the cats are bad yeah I didnt have my muffler bearings changed in my Integra. muffler baffle exploded, I have pics haha. So yea definetly have that muffler rattle checked. Could be bad bearings making the bad rattle which is picked up by the knock sensor which will throw a check engine light ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/26 "2004-11-09T10:16:51Z")
> [@mp3ray](#): > > thanks guys, i appreciate all your input. Sometimes I do notice a sputtering when I am idle, and i swear i hear a vibration from the muffler… hmmm humm that could be the kanuter valve sticking :kekegay: ---
**Author:** ![Quik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quik/32/5979_2.png) [@Quik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quik)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/27 "2004-11-09T10:23:37Z")
cats do go bad. up in butler they had that case of bad gas. bad gas could cause problems with cats. its easy to clog an old cat. get a cat that is direct replacement dont buy somthing that is to large for it. your piping now is probably 2" not 2.5" not worth the hassles ---
**Author:** ![Sight\_N\_Sound](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sight_n_sound/32/5950_2.png) [@Sight\_N\_Sound](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sight_N_Sound)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/28 "2004-11-09T10:27:44Z")
> [@Quik](#): > > cats do go bad. up in butler they had that case of bad gas. bad gas could cause problems with cats. its easy to clog an old cat. > > get a cat that is direct replacement dont buy somthing that is to large for it. your piping now is probably 2" not 2.5" not worth the hassles not really a hassel if its a chick taking it to a shop. they do that shit day in and day out. I have a guy up in monroeville if you want that s very nice reliable and fair IF you take that route. Now if she is doing it herself along with the muffler berings :kekegay: then your right it is a hassel… ---
**Author:** ![mp3ray](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mp3ray/32/5994_2.png) [@mp3ray](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mp3ray)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/29 "2004-11-09T10:29:52Z")
> [@2FNFast](#): > > humm that could be the kanuter valve sticking > :kekegay: So what you are saying is that I should refill my turn signal fluid? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/30 "2004-11-09T10:31:50Z")
> [@mp3ray](#): > > So what you are saying is that I should refill my turn signal fluid? > > 😉 if you do make sure you use synthetic turn signal fluid. gives your faster turn signal response and smoother flicking light. ---
**Author:** ![Quik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quik/32/5979_2.png) [@Quik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quik)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/31 "2004-11-09T10:43:12Z")
> [@Sight N Sound](#): > > not really a hassel if its a chick taking it to a shop. they do that shit day in and day out. I have a guy up in monroeville if you want that s very nice reliable and fair IF you take that route. > > Now if she is doing it herself along with the muffler berings :kekegay: then your right it is a hassel… well if it wasnt such a hassle then why did you buy a smaller one. ITs not worth using this cat. its to large and she can get a direct replacement for hte price of the one you got ---
**Author:** ![mp3ray](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mp3ray/32/5994_2.png) [@mp3ray](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mp3ray)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/32 "2004-11-09T10:47:28Z")
> [@RedLineGSR94](#): > > if you do make sure you use synthetic turn signal fluid. gives your faster turn signal response and smoother flicking light. Thanks I will make sure I do that!! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/33 "2004-11-09T10:48:02Z")
> [@Quik](#): > > well if it wasnt such a hassle then why did you buy a smaller one. ITs not worth using this cat. its to large and she can get a direct replacement for hte price of the one you got if you dont have a aftermarket catback that is atleast 2 3/8 - 2.5 " this cat would be worthless. on the technical side. it would cause a disturbance in exhaust flow going 2’ -2.5 - 2" creating kind of a bottleneck, probably end up making the car run worse ---
**Author:** ![Quik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quik/32/5979_2.png) [@Quik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quik)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/34 "2004-11-09T10:49:48Z")
> [@RedLineGSR94](#): > > if you dont have a aftermarket catback that is atleast 2 3/8 - 2.5 " this cat would be worthless. > > on the technical side. it would cause a disturbance in exhaust flow going 2’ -2.5 - 2" creating kind of a bottleneck, probably end up making the car run worse so say thankyou to hte :tool: trying to sell a helpless chick a piece that would cost her more ---
**Author:** ![Sight\_N\_Sound](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sight_n_sound/32/5950_2.png) [@Sight\_N\_Sound](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sight_N_Sound)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/35 "2004-11-09T11:05:55Z")
> [@Quik](#): > > so say thankyou to hte :tool: trying to sell a helpless chick a piece that would cost her more um how about fuck off there quick, all I said is that it shouldn’t be an issue for A SHOP to install it since she isn;t installing it her self you fucking moron. I even said I don;t know if it would work and just throwing out hypothedical answers IF IT DID So how about you use that little scroll wheel and back pedel to my inital comments. Kthanx bye go start some more rumors you waste of life. ---
**Author:** ![Quik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quik/32/5979_2.png) [@Quik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quik)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2004, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267/36 "2004-11-09T11:11:58Z")
> [@Sight N Sound](#): > > um how about fuck off there quick, all I said is that it shouldn’t be an issue for A SHOP to install it since she isn;t installing it her self you fucking moron. > > I even said I don;t know if it would work and just throwing out hypothedical answers IF IT DID > > So how about you use that little scroll wheel and back pedel to my inital comments. > > Kthanx bye > > go start some more rumors you waste of life. dude you got alot of shit coming out of yoru mouth. you know how to use a PM use it. or never speak towards me again. rumors lmao your such a child. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/catalytic-converter/170267.md?page=1)