Removing cat problems
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I'm assuning you're talking about an 88. Generally you have to get the front red hot with a torch. The front clamp gets over tightened and embosses the front Y pipe. On rare occasions they will come off with a little (alot) of manipulation. The only other way I know is to cut aline on the front cat and then "manipulate" it off. I guess it depends on if you are planning to reuse it.
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From: Bowling Green Kentucky
I'm assuning you're talking about an 88. Generally you have to get the front red hot with a torch. The front clamp gets over tightened and embosses the front Y pipe. On rare occasions they will come off with a little (alot) of manipulation. The only other way I know is to cut aline on the front cat and then "manipulate" it off. I guess it depends on if you are planning to reuse it.
I'm just trying to get the damn thing off, with limited tools.
I'm not planning on re-using. Thanks for the tips and help!
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I use a dremel with a reinforced cutting wheel on it for this kind of job.
It it a very small machine to use but you can easy cut where there is very limited space.
I took away my cat when i was installing my headers and it was really bad to take away even with the front y off the car.
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It it a very small machine to use but you can easy cut where there is very limited space.
I took away my cat when i was installing my headers and it was really bad to take away even with the front y off the car.
Pelle
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