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Old 10-09-2009, 09:02 AM
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Catalytic converter thief

someone tried to take my cat but my neighbor caught him in the act now i have it in my hand can i put a cherry bomb in its place? because without a cat clamp they will just try and take it again so my question is can i put a cherry bomb in place of my cat?or is that just going to cause me engine related problems any help will be appreciated thx 92 4runner sr5
Old 10-09-2009, 09:15 AM
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just get a magnaflow cat there like 60 dollars weld it in no one steals a aftermarket one
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If you have an O2 sensor behind the cat it may throw a code, otherwise good riddens.
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I thought you meant a kitty cat.

I was like "whoa, you're complaing that he's stealing your cat and you want to put a cherry bomb in your cat to teach him a lesson" ??

Anyways, find that guy and kick his arse. Pay your neighbor like $20 and he will watch your stuff even more now. Good neighbor there.
Old 10-09-2009, 09:23 AM
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This is the first time I hear of any one getting caught steeling them , great job ..

Did you guys string him up ,and cut his you know what off?

I have heard of them cutting them off , but yea they dont steal the aftermarket ones.
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Originally Posted by RMA
This is the first time I hear of any one getting caught steeling them , great job ..

Did you guys string him up ,and cut his you know what off?

I have heard of them cutting them off , but yea they dont steal the aftermarket ones.
His hands?

I agree just get another cat or high flow cat and weld that sucker in. N/A cars like a little back pressure.
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so what happened to the thief?
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so what happened to the thief?
He slipped and hit his head:
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They do stel the after market ones , they get money for the platinum inside after market or not lokk on ebay there are a ton of used cats going for 100 bucks or more .
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if you have a below threshold 02 sensor then your new low restriction cat will cause your computer to throw a code and try to fix it by changing the fuel mixture, so to combat the "problem" which is not a really a problem at all is you go to URD underdog racing development and purchase a sensor simulator which will "trick" you computer into thinking that your cat is working properly, which it is, but its just doing it differently... you dig?
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that is funny no i love my cat cat no cherry bombs for her
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Originally Posted by paynemw
if you have a below threshold 02 sensor then your new low restriction cat will cause your computer to throw a code and try to fix it by changing the fuel mixture, so to combat the "problem" which is not a really a problem at all is you go to URD underdog racing development and purchase a sensor simulator which will "trick" you computer into thinking that your cat is working properly, which it is, but its just doing it differently... you dig?
hanks for the info PEACE
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he let the theif go told him to leave the cat and f off my neighbor didnt want to come back and vandalize his van Iwould have made him Slip And Fall but im sure he will be back
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Originally Posted by r8cfreak
he let the theif go told him to leave the cat and f off my neighbor didnt want to come back and vandalize his van Iwould have made him Slip And Fall but im sure he will be back


Should have locked him up. Take his own saw and cut his hands off.
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Why do people steal the cat?
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Originally Posted by CHEEZBURGER
Why do people steal the cat?
Precious metals on the inside and it's easier to be a thieving crack head than it is to get a job and contribute to the wellfare of the community.
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Originally Posted by Junkers88
it's easier to be a thieving crack head than it is to get a job and contribute to the wellfare of the community.
it is?





what the hell am I doing then...
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Originally Posted by iamsuperbleeder
it is?





what the hell am I doing then...
being a good, sociable citizen to the human race.
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Originally Posted by DupermanDave
being a good, sociable citizen to the human race.
oh that's right

lol

thanks
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