Someone Stole My Catalytic Converter
04-24-2008, 09:01 PM
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blakegeee,
the problem with that reasoning is that it only takes a sawzall with a metal cutting blade 2 minutes to cut it out weld job or not. theres enough clearance down there to make quick work. i've actually heard of a company (American Welding) that produced the CatClamp. What are ppls' thoughts on it? http://catclamp.com/catclamp.asp
the problem with that reasoning is that it only takes a sawzall with a metal cutting blade 2 minutes to cut it out weld job or not. theres enough clearance down there to make quick work. i've actually heard of a company (American Welding) that produced the CatClamp. What are ppls' thoughts on it? http://catclamp.com/catclamp.asp
04-24-2008, 10:21 PM
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blakegee,
welding has no deterrent effect whatsoever..all it takes is a sawzall with a metal cutting blade and your cat is gone in 2 minutes flat. the only way to prevent theft might be to install the CatClamp. does anyone have experience with it? http://catclamp.com/catclamp.asp
welding has no deterrent effect whatsoever..all it takes is a sawzall with a metal cutting blade and your cat is gone in 2 minutes flat. the only way to prevent theft might be to install the CatClamp. does anyone have experience with it? http://catclamp.com/catclamp.asp
04-27-2008, 08:48 AM
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rowdy235- No, If your just visiting, your not required to conform to local smog equipment. However, there is a certain amount of conforming you have to do if you import or more into california with a "Non-50 state" emissions system.
I've been told that if your caught without a CAT on your vehicle, they will impound the vehicle, install a cat and sell it at auction. Taking the cost of the work done out of the sale, leaving you liable for the difference and only recieving some of what was made on the sale (assuming there is a profit).
Who told you that?
Originally Posted by grant526
rowdy235- No, If your just visiting, your not required to conform to local smog equipment. However, there is a certain amount of conforming you have to do if you import or more into california with a "Non-50 state" emissions system.
I've been told that if your caught without a CAT on your vehicle, they will impound the vehicle, install a cat and sell it at auction. Taking the cost of the work done out of the sale, leaving you liable for the difference and only recieving some of what was made on the sale (assuming there is a profit).
Who told you that?
Mostly it's food for thought. Something to keep in the back of your mind, before deciding to run without a CAT if you live in California.
04-27-2008, 09:08 AM
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I believe it was a local mechanic that I deal with once in a while. But if I remember right, it's more relevent to "Ricers" and their "Riced Out" Imports. Or other highly moded vehicles.
Mostly it's food for thought. Something to keep in the back of your mind, before deciding to run without a CAT if you live in California.
Mostly it's food for thought. Something to keep in the back of your mind, before deciding to run without a CAT if you live in California.
The warning you give sounds like a bit of an urban legend type thing.. not sure if the state actually has the authority to impound a car... although they might do it for a flagrent repeat offender... as you suggest.
I've an Rx7 ('85 GSLE 13b engine) that I've been told by a mechanic I pretty much trust.... that 2 of the 3 cats on the vehicle are non-functioning. That was in 1991.
The wankel continues to score extremely well on these tough Smog2 tests. So I've not changed out the cats as the engine runs beautifully. I owe that to Rotella T 15w 40. The high detergent formulation they use in that oil cured my apex seal problem... which as you can picture, would be critical to a clean exhaust.
Since I've discovered that stuff back in '91... I've wondered how many Rx7's went through major engine repair, or were abandoned, because of nothing more than a stuck apex seal.
Since then, I've switched one motor after another to that oil. Thank you Shell.
The '08 Ridge is the only one I run Mobil 1 on, partly out of respect to Honda... they are a big believer in Moly and actually add an extra dose during break-in. Then they ask you to leave it in... through the memory minders oil life indicator... which has been averaging 5k-7.5k for most owners.
Mobil 1 has revised and improved their detergent formulation... I think as a result of all the engine sludging problems starting back in the 90's. Which I've had none... in any of the vehicles I've been running...again, I think due to Rotella T.
Man... sorry about the digression!
04-27-2008, 01:20 PM
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Yeah... I have smog2 to deal with in my area... although I've never failed it. Well once my timing was high on one of the Toyotas.
The warning you give sounds like a bit of an urban legend type thing.. not sure if the state actually has the authority to impound a car... although they might do it for a flagrent repeat offender... as you suggest.
I've an Rx7 ('85 GSLE 13b engine) that I've been told by a mechanic I pretty much trust.... that 2 of the 3 cats on the vehicle are non-functioning. That was in 1991.
The wankel continues to score extremely well on these tough Smog2 tests. So I've not changed out the cats as the engine runs beautifully. I owe that to Rotella T 15w 40. The high detergent formulation they use in that oil cured my apex seal problem... which as you can picture, would be critical to a clean exhaust.
Since I've discovered that stuff back in '91... I've wondered how many Rx7's went through major engine repair, or were abandoned, because of nothing more than a stuck apex seal.
The warning you give sounds like a bit of an urban legend type thing.. not sure if the state actually has the authority to impound a car... although they might do it for a flagrent repeat offender... as you suggest.
I've an Rx7 ('85 GSLE 13b engine) that I've been told by a mechanic I pretty much trust.... that 2 of the 3 cats on the vehicle are non-functioning. That was in 1991.
The wankel continues to score extremely well on these tough Smog2 tests. So I've not changed out the cats as the engine runs beautifully. I owe that to Rotella T 15w 40. The high detergent formulation they use in that oil cured my apex seal problem... which as you can picture, would be critical to a clean exhaust.
Since I've discovered that stuff back in '91... I've wondered how many Rx7's went through major engine repair, or were abandoned, because of nothing more than a stuck apex seal.
04-27-2008, 02:32 PM
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I am also a victim of cat theft just in NYC instead. It sucks but I have Florida plates so I just patched the system back together without the cat. Now I don't have to worry about it getting stolen anymore.
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