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RuthlessSuburban88 · 12-09-2011, 12:02 AM

Went to the desert last weekend and now my cat is clogging up.. whats your guys advice or personal stories on what happened if you take the cat off. also, how much louder will the Burb get? Thanks!

bmchevy1979 · 12-09-2011, 12:20 AM

Well for one if you are in Ca you can't legally take the cat off especially on a vehicle that has to be smogged in Cali most pre smog vehicles didn't have them there are a few exceptions like my 76 never had them from the factory and it is atleast twice as loud as my Blazer but it also has dual exhaust but almost every Chevy/GMC truck after 76 had them. my opinion would be to get a CARB approved high flow cat

RuthlessSuburban88 · 12-09-2011, 12:24 AM

ya.. it would only be temporarily.. i jus passed smog last month so i got a year to do it.. im currently runnin low on cash so atleast i can fix this problem for now.. you think it will be loud enough for a fix-it ticket? because ive gotten one of those on my pathinder haha

Altec · 12-09-2011, 12:40 AM

Hammer, and chisel. Takes care of all problems.

RuthlessSuburban88 · 12-09-2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Altec

Hammer, and chisel. Takes care of all problems.

yes sir it does!

Chevy1TonFun · 12-09-2011, 12:51 AM

Doesn't have to be loud to get a fix-it-ticket. Any reason they pull you over, they can take a look under and bam! Oh, in case you didn't hear, CA fix-it-tickets when up to $100 to $150 this year. Thanks CA!

RuthlessSuburban88 · 12-09-2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy1TonFun

Doesn't have to be loud to get a fix-it-ticket. Any reason they pull you over, they can take a look under and bam! Oh, in case you didn't hear, CA fix-it-tickets when up to $100 to $150 this year. Thanks CA!

hahah ya.. just got one for not having light covers on my lights! only 25 dollars to get it signed off tho

**Zoomad75** · 12-09-2011, 02:20 AM

I'd be hogging out the cat and leaving the shell in it's place. Save up for a new cat in the meantime. If a cop decides to be picky and takes a look the cat is still where it needs to be.

**special-K** · 12-09-2011, 09:49 AM

Ream it!

bmchevy1979 · 12-09-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomad75

I'd be hogging out the cat and leaving the shell in it's place. Save up for a new cat in the meantime. If a cop decides to be picky and takes a look the cat is still where it needs to be.

I agree this is probably your best option until you can afford a new cat

BlackhillsHD · 12-09-2011, 11:40 AM

Does your burb have the big, flat cat or a round one? The big flat ones were just a catalyst bed and didnt really offer that much restriction.

rayfinseats · 12-10-2011, 10:47 PM

California BLOWS. In this part of the coutry, if it rolls it's legal. Don't they make a "bypass" pipe? I know they used to.

RuthlessSuburban88 · 12-11-2011, 06:58 PM

im probbaly gunna end up jus hoggin the dumbass thing out, after looking at it closer to answer Blackhills question and it looks like a cat from a frickin 4 banger! crazy right? so i think the best option is to just hog it out, and later get a better one . i know they still make straight through pipes.. they have to right? im going to check up on that, i letcha know what i find.

RuthlessSuburban88 · 12-11-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RuthlessSuburban88

im probbaly gunna end up jus hoggin the dumbass thing out, after looking at it closer to answer Blackhills question and it looks like a cat from a frickin 4 banger! crazy right? so i think the best option is to just hog it out, and later get a better one . i know they still make straight through pipes.. they have to right? im going to check up on that, i letcha know what i find.

to follow up on the 4 banger thing, the owner that had it before me did a bunch of janky things to it, that cat is a new one added to the list haha

rayfinseats · 12-11-2011, 11:27 PM

I sure that ONE cat will cause world wide global warming.

12-09-2011, 12:02 AM	#1
RuthlessSuburban88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Poway, California Posts: 78	Feedback on taking off cat.. Went to the desert last weekend and now my cat is clogging up.. whats your guys advice or personal stories on what happened if you take the cat off. also, how much louder will the Burb get? Thanks! __________________ 1992 Nissan Pathfinder XE - 4X4, other than bigger tires - stock, AWESOME desert runner! SOLD 1999 Honda Accord - 30MPH daily driver! 1985 Chevy Suburban K20 - 4X4, 8 inch lift, Rancho suspension all around, 37" MAXXIS Creepy Crawlers, light rack (my girlfriend)

12-09-2011, 12:20 AM	#2
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: Feedback on taking off cat.. Well for one if you are in Ca you can't legally take the cat off especially on a vehicle that has to be smogged in Cali most pre smog vehicles didn't have them there are a few exceptions like my 76 never had them from the factory and it is atleast twice as loud as my Blazer but it also has dual exhaust but almost every Chevy/GMC truck after 76 had them. my opinion would be to get a CARB approved high flow cat __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

12-09-2011, 12:24 AM	#3
RuthlessSuburban88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Poway, California Posts: 78	Re: Feedback on taking off cat.. ya.. it would only be temporarily.. i jus passed smog last month so i got a year to do it.. im currently runnin low on cash so atleast i can fix this problem for now.. you think it will be loud enough for a fix-it ticket? because ive gotten one of those on my pathinder haha __________________ 1992 Nissan Pathfinder XE - 4X4, other than bigger tires - stock, AWESOME desert runner! SOLD 1999 Honda Accord - 30MPH daily driver! 1985 Chevy Suburban K20 - 4X4, 8 inch lift, Rancho suspension all around, 37" MAXXIS Creepy Crawlers, light rack (my girlfriend)

12-09-2011, 12:40 AM	#4
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: Feedback on taking off cat.. Hammer, and chisel. Takes care of all problems. __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

12-09-2011, 12:51 AM	#6
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Feedback on taking off cat.. Doesn't have to be loud to get a fix-it-ticket. Any reason they pull you over, they can take a look under and bam! Oh, in case you didn't hear, CA fix-it-tickets when up to $100 to $150 this year. Thanks CA! __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

12-09-2011, 02:20 AM	#8
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: Feedback on taking off cat.. I'd be hogging out the cat and leaving the shell in it's place. Save up for a new cat in the meantime. If a cop decides to be picky and takes a look the cat is still where it needs to be. __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

12-09-2011, 09:49 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Feedback on taking off cat.. Ream it! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-09-2011, 11:40 AM	#11
BlackhillsHD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rapid City SD Posts: 140	Re: Feedback on taking off cat.. Does your burb have the big, flat cat or a round one? The big flat ones were just a catalyst bed and didnt really offer that much restriction.

12-10-2011, 10:47 PM	#12
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Feedback on taking off cat.. California BLOWS. In this part of the coutry, if it rolls it's legal. Don't they make a "bypass" pipe? I know they used to.

12-11-2011, 06:58 PM	#13
RuthlessSuburban88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Poway, California Posts: 78	Re: Feedback on taking off cat.. im probbaly gunna end up jus hoggin the dumbass thing out, after looking at it closer to answer Blackhills question and it looks like a cat from a frickin 4 banger! crazy right? so i think the best option is to just hog it out, and later get a better one . i know they still make straight through pipes.. they have to right? im going to check up on that, i letcha know what i find. __________________ 1992 Nissan Pathfinder XE - 4X4, other than bigger tires - stock, AWESOME desert runner! SOLD 1999 Honda Accord - 30MPH daily driver! 1985 Chevy Suburban K20 - 4X4, 8 inch lift, Rancho suspension all around, 37" MAXXIS Creepy Crawlers, light rack (my girlfriend)

12-11-2011, 11:27 PM	#15
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Feedback on taking off cat.. I sure that ONE cat will cause world wide global warming.

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