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07-21-2009, 06:33 AM
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I just discovered the world of stolen catalytic converters. I first heard of this type of theft on the Truck-U show on Spike. They were selling a lock kit- I thought this was a waste. well, two days later my wife calls from work(in a panic)and tells me her car sounds like it is going to blow up! After I drove there, I discovered her cat was missing. Since the cut out the flanges on both sides I was stuck welding in a new high flow cat- the high flow is great but I want to know if there is a plug and play device to plug into the 2nd o2 sensor to trick the computer if I just weld in a straight pipe. After driving the truck home, the engine threw a code of lean fuel on bank one- so I had to install a new cat. Does anyone know of this plug in device? thanks
07-21-2009, 07:07 AM
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check out cat-lock.com - they sell a $99 device that attaches the cat to the frame with a cable. I may go to a straight pipe with an O2 sensor simulator or use the locking system. if you have acces to metal stock and a bender, you could probably make one yourself! good luck
07-21-2009, 08:57 AM
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check out cat-lock.com - they sell a $99 device that attaches the cat to the frame with a cable. I may go to a straight pipe with an O2 sensor simulator or use the locking system. if you have acces to metal stock and a bender, you could probably make one yourself! good luck
I would just cut it out yourself and get the money, then strait pipe time
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07-21-2009, 09:49 AM
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The CatClamp (Patent-Pending), created by American Welding Inc, places a catalytic converter in a theft-proof cage made of aircraft cable. That's a heavy duty solution, and only carries a price tag of around $150. Compare that to a $2000 repair bill for having your catalytic converter stolen. You can reach CatClamp at 419.478.1313 or on the web at www.catclamp.com.
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The CatClamp (Patent-Pending), created by American Welding Inc, places a catalytic converter in a theft-proof cage made of aircraft cable. That's a heavy duty solution, and only carries a price tag of around $150. Compare that to a $2000 repair bill for having your catalytic converter stolen. You can reach CatClamp at 419.478.1313 or on the web at www.catclamp.com.
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There was a big rash of cat thefts last year - my buddy got hit - but I haven't heard of this happening in awhile. Are people still doing this sillyness?
In any case I figure I'll probably take my cat off after I pass smog and bolt on a straight pipe until next smogging. Seems like a good preventative measure.
Edit: And yeah, around here they were just cutting them off with a sawzall. I doubt these anti-theft devices would slow them down too much, especially the one with the metal clamp and the skinny little wire.
In any case I figure I'll probably take my cat off after I pass smog and bolt on a straight pipe until next smogging. Seems like a good preventative measure.
Edit: And yeah, around here they were just cutting them off with a sawzall. I doubt these anti-theft devices would slow them down too much, especially the one with the metal clamp and the skinny little wire.
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sorry bout your luck man. i was hit with this problem 2 years ago on my 2nd gen. lucky on those its obd1 though (80 bucks). Frickin tweakers those damn cats must be filled with crack rocks.
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has anyone used the URD simulator? when my cat was off and i drove the truck, the engine threw a code in reference to a lean fuel bank- if i do install a straight pipe in place of the cat will the simulator prevent this code? assuming all wiring is good to both o2 sensors. a striaght pipe with the stock o2 sensors will foul the computer and a lean fuel mix will result along with a under powered motor. thanks
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has anyone used the URD simulator? when my cat was off and i drove the truck, the engine threw a code in reference to a lean fuel bank- if i do install a straight pipe in place of the cat will the simulator prevent this code? assuming all wiring is good to both o2 sensors. a striaght pipe with the stock o2 sensors will foul the computer and a lean fuel mix will result along with a under powered motor. thanks
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i got jacked for mine at a mall here in la on a busy sat afternoon i know the fuc%%%$ were following me as i was in and out in 15 mins and i couldnt find a spot to part that day well i got her home and i was pissed bad ..
i designed THE CAT BOX its made from 1/4" diamond plate and there is no way in hell youll get it a second time !!! im going to try to post some pics as im fairly new here ive talked to a lot of people and BEWARE EVERYBODY toyota
converters are in demand !!!!! it so far cost me parts total about 450- and
making this box about 400- but with the economy in bad shape there is a lot of thieves out there with sawzalls looking FOR YOU !!!
i designed THE CAT BOX its made from 1/4" diamond plate and there is no way in hell youll get it a second time !!! im going to try to post some pics as im fairly new here ive talked to a lot of people and BEWARE EVERYBODY toyota
converters are in demand !!!!! it so far cost me parts total about 450- and
making this box about 400- but with the economy in bad shape there is a lot of thieves out there with sawzalls looking FOR YOU !!!
