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bigarmzz · 02-08-2006, 07:05 PM

i'm lookin for 2 used catalytic converters....i'd prefer either 2 1/2" or 2 1/4" diameter ....i'm just going to whack the guts out of them and replace them with a straight piece of pipe, so if there old and clogged, i dont care

thanks

beaterC10 · 02-08-2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

....i'm just going to whack the guts out of them and replace them with a straight piece of pipe, so if there old and clogged, i dont care

thanks

A law breaking man after my own heart.

Fortunately Indiana doesn't do smog checks and Hooker makes dual exhaust systems in a box or I might have a similar post.

bigarmzz · 02-08-2006, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by beaterC10

A law breaking man after my own heart.

Fortunately Indiana doesn't do smog checks and Hooker makes dual exhaust systems in a box or I might have a similar post.

yep, thats me

we dont have smog checks here....none...

its just if you lift your truck here, you have to get whats called a "modified" state inspection sticker....you cant just get a reg insp. sticker if you modify your chassis....

that means that your "extremely" limited as to the number of places you can then get a damn sticker...there's only like 3 places within a hour or so from me......

they just look to see if you have cats...they really dont care if there any good or not, they just got to be on there

beaterC10 · 02-08-2006, 10:09 PM

You have to love the way so many laws are enforced. I figure most laws like that are written so someone can shove some coin in there pocket.

**AspecialZ** · 02-09-2006, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

yep, thats me

we dont have smog checks here....none...

its just if you lift your truck here, you have to get whats called a "modified" state inspection sticker....you cant just get a reg insp. sticker if you modify your chassis....

that means that your "extremely" limited as to the number of places you can then get a damn sticker...there's only like 3 places within a hour or so from me......

they just look to see if you have cats...they really dont care if there any good or not, they just got to be on there

do you go through wheeling tire...??? I highly suggest it

bigarmzz · 02-09-2006, 12:18 AM

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do you go through wheeling tire...??? I highly suggest it

do i go through wheeling tire for what?

aint no way i'm drivin 4 hours for a sticker

thats where i always get my rims/tires/lift kits..there prices are awesome

mhicks · 02-09-2006, 02:19 PM

Go to a muffler shop. I'm sure they would be glad to get rid of a couple of them. Then they don't have to pay to haul them off.

bigarmzz · 02-09-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mhicks

Go to a muffler shop. I'm sure they would be glad to get rid of a couple of them. Then they don't have to pay to haul them off.

i've already tried hittin up all the muff shops around a 1 hour radius...it seems that someone or some company comes around every few weeks and buys the used cats for like $20-40 apiece

Tx Firefighter · 02-09-2006, 02:55 PM

I've been told several times here in Texas that it's technically illegal to sell a used converter. There's even little signs at some swap meet registration booths reminding all sellers of the fact. That said, muffler shops do have guys that come and collect them periodically.

AirMale · 02-09-2006, 05:02 PM

I have two gutted cats I can part with from my previous 2 1/2" exhaust system, almost new.

bigarmzz · 02-09-2006, 09:35 PM

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I have two gutted cats I can part with from my previous 2 1/2" exhaust system, almost new.

hey airmale, email me.... klambert@cebridge.net

i didnt know my darn inbox was full....sorry bout that

bigarmzz · 02-23-2006, 03:55 PM

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I have two gutted cats I can part with from my previous 2 1/2" exhaust system, almost new.

airmale, i called and left ya a few messages...maybe your having some phone problems....

i want these cats bro!!!!...i'm having a hard time getting ahold of ya though

email me or call me
klambert@cebridge.net

MylilBowTie · 02-09-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

i've already tried hittin up all the muff shops around a 1 hour radius...it seems that someone or some company comes around every few weeks and buys the used cats for like $20-40 apiece

Old convertors are worth money. There is platinum that can be extracted from them.

bigarmzz · 02-09-2006, 09:37 PM

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Old convertors are worth money. There is platinum that can be extracted from them.

thats definitely a new one on me

....never heard that one before

platinum in a catalytic converter...hmmm

454_72_4X4 · 02-23-2006, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MylilBowTie

Old convertors are worth money. There is platinum that can be extracted from them.

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

thats definitely a new one on me

....never heard that one before

platinum in a catalytic converter...hmmm

I've heard the platinum thing too. I think it's true.

The thing that I wonder is why it's illegal to sell used converters but muffler shops have people that come around and pay them for the used converters...???? Is that not selling? LOL

Cordless sawzall and walmart parking lot...all the converters you can pack!!!Hahahaha

lazerus · 02-12-2006, 06:49 PM

its illegal to sell used cats in pa also

MylilBowTie · 02-12-2006, 07:03 PM

The way I've heard it around here. Is that junkyards cant sell exhaust but they can give them away. But I guess that would be silly on the owners part of the junkyard the gives away free exhausts. I again dont know how much truth there is in that also.

82c10 · 02-23-2006, 01:05 PM

i got a catalytic convertor off a 90 stepside,pm, me if interested

02-08-2006, 07:05 PM	#1
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	wtb-2 used catalytic converters (cheap) i'm lookin for 2 used catalytic converters....i'd prefer either 2 1/2" or 2 1/4" diameter ....i'm just going to whack the guts out of them and replace them with a straight piece of pipe, so if there old and clogged, i dont care thanks __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

02-08-2006, 10:09 PM	#4
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: wtb-2 used catalytic converters (cheap) You have to love the way so many laws are enforced. I figure most laws like that are written so someone can shove some coin in there pocket.

02-09-2006, 02:19 PM	#7
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: wtb-2 used catalytic converters (cheap) Go to a muffler shop. I'm sure they would be glad to get rid of a couple of them. Then they don't have to pay to haul them off.

02-09-2006, 02:55 PM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: wtb-2 used catalytic converters (cheap) I've been told several times here in Texas that it's technically illegal to sell a used converter. There's even little signs at some swap meet registration booths reminding all sellers of the fact. That said, muffler shops do have guys that come and collect them periodically. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-09-2006, 05:02 PM	#10
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: wtb-2 used catalytic converters (cheap) I have two gutted cats I can part with from my previous 2 1/2" exhaust system, almost new. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

02-12-2006, 06:49 PM	#16
lazerus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: exeter pa Posts: 37	Re: wtb-2 used catalytic converters (cheap) its illegal to sell used cats in pa also

02-12-2006, 07:03 PM	#17
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: wtb-2 used catalytic converters (cheap) The way I've heard it around here. Is that junkyards cant sell exhaust but they can give them away. But I guess that would be silly on the owners part of the junkyard the gives away free exhausts. I again dont know how much truth there is in that also. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

02-23-2006, 01:05 PM	#18
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: wtb-2 used catalytic converters (cheap) i got a catalytic convertor off a 90 stepside,pm, me if interested __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*



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