Smog
May 24, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Smog
Crap! failed smog today. Everything was just a hair too high, time for some new cats I guess.
May 24, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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How often do you drive the Vette?
Were the cats hot?
May 24, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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I drive quite a bit and the cats were hot but I know one was blown out, the marble rattle and honeycomb out of the exhaust.
May 25, 2011 | 12:16 AM
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Is there an affordable LT1 style of catalyst in this state?
May 25, 2011 | 12:55 AM
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I drive quite a bit and the cats were hot but I know one was blown out, the marble rattle and honeycomb out of the exhaust.
Come on Kim, if you knew it was already busted then you knew you were going to fail. Is like going to the SMOG shop with the engine light on.
Why did you gamble?
May 25, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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Is there an affordable LT1 style of catalyst in this state?
There is nothing affordable as long it has the name "Corvette" attached to it. It would be cheaper to build one using a bullet style cat.
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May 25, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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Pete, friend gave me a cat to use that was suppose to be good, it was not.
and the tailpipe #'s were typical of at least 1 bad cat if not both. Everything was a bit high not too bad.
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May 25, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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Is there an affordable LT1 style of catalyst in this state?
Magnaflo sells CARB direct fits for 325 a piece or universal for about a c note.
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May 25, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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Magnaflo sells CARB direct fits for 325 a piece or universal for about a c note.
would be nice if you can find a cat from a low mileage junked LT engine. All 92-96 will fit yours.
May 25, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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It's only money, got to spend it on something.
May 25, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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Magnaflow/Carsound cats are nice and affordable.
hotexhaust.com
Dealt with Eric there not sure if they are still around.
Gave a good deal and service though.
May 25, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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That's what I'm going with.
Plus I will be changing the 02 sensors.
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May 26, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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Just tested my egr, diaphram moved but won't come back.
One piece of the puzzle is revealed, Nox.
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