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CAT Missing
For all the animal lovers out there, my cat Tumbles is safe at home.
It is this Cat that is missing - F'n Methheads
On Sat. morning, I was running late and finally got all my fishing and camping gear loaded. When I started my truck I nearly myself. It sounded the magic motor fairy did a Big V8 swap during the night. Unfortunately, it was just a missing catalytic converter. If you haven't heard of this, it is becoming quite a common thing. They are stolen and taken to scrap the metals. I personally thought it was more of a west coast thing, but the missing cat fairy struck good 'ol me here in MD. Apparently, all SUV's are targeted, but easy access underneath is key. The cop that took the report said he sees lots of Toyota's hit and that thieves have been as bold as to hit cars in broad daylight at gym, etc. parking lots. They cut them out with a sawzall or the wheel style pipe cutters. I live in an apartment complex and no one saw or heard anything. My alarm apparently didn't go off either. A poor girl who just moved in has an older Toyota Pickup and got hit too.
I am thinking a skidplate like protector may turn thieves away, but am concerned that the Cat might make too much heat and needs the airflow. People say not to park on leaves long because the cat could start a fire (ask little Anthony Soprano). What do you guys think?
It is this Cat that is missing - F'n Methheads
On Sat. morning, I was running late and finally got all my fishing and camping gear loaded. When I started my truck I nearly myself. It sounded the magic motor fairy did a Big V8 swap during the night. Unfortunately, it was just a missing catalytic converter. If you haven't heard of this, it is becoming quite a common thing. They are stolen and taken to scrap the metals. I personally thought it was more of a west coast thing, but the missing cat fairy struck good 'ol me here in MD. Apparently, all SUV's are targeted, but easy access underneath is key. The cop that took the report said he sees lots of Toyota's hit and that thieves have been as bold as to hit cars in broad daylight at gym, etc. parking lots. They cut them out with a sawzall or the wheel style pipe cutters. I live in an apartment complex and no one saw or heard anything. My alarm apparently didn't go off either. A poor girl who just moved in has an older Toyota Pickup and got hit too.
I am thinking a skidplate like protector may turn thieves away, but am concerned that the Cat might make too much heat and needs the airflow. People say not to park on leaves long because the cat could start a fire (ask little Anthony Soprano). What do you guys think?
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dude that sucks.. have you priced a new cat converter?? tip- dont go to the dealership for one. eek! i have heard of these things happening but luckily they havent hit my area yet-- knock on wood..
btw noticed you fly fish. ever come down to NC to flyfish?
btw noticed you fly fish. ever come down to NC to flyfish?
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Well did some more searching and found this thread only a week or so old. Happened in DC area (close to me). https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/9...cement-141797/
Does a Budbuilt cover the Cat?
Does a Budbuilt cover the Cat?
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I don't think BudBuilt goes over the cat. You need good air flow, as it heats up pretty good. So far, no one has thought of any preventative measures against this. And normally, I would say get a garage, but these guys are going at full daylight in open parking lots. If mine ever gets hit, I'd really be tempted to just go with a test pipe (calm down, you tree huggers. I'm only kidding..... ... ... ?)
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guys,
there are reports like this in San diego. mostly the cars being targeted are lifted toyota's anything where theifs can get under cut and get out in a hurry. replacement cats as you guys know are 750 from the dealer. where they are being sold i dont know. my friend called me a while ago about this. luckily it was only half way cut off. beware of the low life tweakers
there are reports like this in San diego. mostly the cars being targeted are lifted toyota's anything where theifs can get under cut and get out in a hurry. replacement cats as you guys know are 750 from the dealer. where they are being sold i dont know. my friend called me a while ago about this. luckily it was only half way cut off. beware of the low life tweakers
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The Bud Built belly pan does cover the cat. Check out http://www.budbuilt.com/new/ scroll down to rhe Tacoma and 4Runner section. That's what I have under my rig and the only thing that is accessible is the flange after the cat.
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The Bud Built belly pan does cover the cat. Check out http://www.budbuilt.com/new/ scroll down to rhe Tacoma and 4Runner section. That's what I have under my rig and the only thing that is accessible is the flange after the cat.
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Mine got stolen too.. Here's my new one. Had it welded on. I guess since my 4runner was old they only charged a little over a hundred. I have heard if you have the newer ones like yourself its gonna be upwards of $300.
Mine was stolen in broad daylight and I saw 2 other 4runners like mine, and they had theirs stolen too. Needless to say, it freaks you out when you start it up and it sounds like something is wrong.
After some research I learned that you have 2 options, unless you wanna replace it with stock and have it get stolen again...
1) Put a high-flow cat in there that has no worth
2) Put a test pipe between the two and change it before you smog (if you guys have smog checks...)
Mine was stolen in broad daylight and I saw 2 other 4runners like mine, and they had theirs stolen too. Needless to say, it freaks you out when you start it up and it sounds like something is wrong.
After some research I learned that you have 2 options, unless you wanna replace it with stock and have it get stolen again...
1) Put a high-flow cat in there that has no worth
2) Put a test pipe between the two and change it before you smog (if you guys have smog checks...)
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I don't think BudBuilt goes over the cat. You need good air flow, as it heats up pretty good. So far, no one has thought of any preventative measures against this. And normally, I would say get a garage, but these guys are going at full daylight in open parking lots. If mine ever gets hit, I'd really be tempted to just go with a test pipe (calm down, you tree huggers. I'm only kidding..... ... ... ?)
http://catclamp.com/catclamp.asp
After some research I learned that you have 2 options, unless you wanna replace it with stock and have it get stolen again...
1) Put a high-flow cat in there that has no worth
2) Put a test pipe between the two and change it before you smog (if you guys have smog checks...)
1) Put a high-flow cat in there that has no worth
2) Put a test pipe between the two and change it before you smog (if you guys have smog checks...)
2 - Of course, I am about 2 weeks overdue for an emissions test. Costing me a nother $15 every month overdue.
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hey Goin I'm moving down to Radford, VA at beginning of June, its just a few minutes south of Blackburg on 81. Shoot me a pm sometime and maybe we can hit some trails later this year.
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OMG this is sooo gay, i hate having to worry about this....I was at a concert the other night in downtown Santa Cruz and i was so scared i was going to come out after the show, start my truck and hear that crazy roar of a missing cat...luckily i didnt, but....I SHOULDNT EVEN HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT!!!....damn tweakers
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Looks Like Budbuilt Belly pan does a pretty good job of covering the cat. Also I ran accross this. No prices though.
http://catclamp.com/catclamp.asp
http://catclamp.com/catclamp.asp
I haven't seen that cat clamp before. Looks like a pretty good product.
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it should if you have a good comprehensive plan bc its theft. check your insurance company first and see.. that way you will know what direction you need to go to if that ever happens.. so help me god i better not catch someone in the act bc they will tote the azz whipping of their life. personally i tihnk they should be wacked and tossed off a bridge..
Goin, yeah i fly fish. i am not that great at it but i catch fish every now and then. my main problem (mainly bc i dont get to go too often) is nymphing and getting the drift right. there are tons of creeks and a handful of tailwaters to fish. when you move to VA sign on with this forum. they are great bunch of guys with lots of info and will point you to most creeks and rivers. just dont ask for honey holes and wild waters bc they will boot you lol.. but if you get goody goody with a few they will gladly point out to you some cool sheet
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Goin, yeah i fly fish. i am not that great at it but i catch fish every now and then. my main problem (mainly bc i dont get to go too often) is nymphing and getting the drift right. there are tons of creeks and a handful of tailwaters to fish. when you move to VA sign on with this forum. they are great bunch of guys with lots of info and will point you to most creeks and rivers. just dont ask for honey holes and wild waters bc they will boot you lol.. but if you get goody goody with a few they will gladly point out to you some cool sheet
southeastflyfishingforum.com