Gutting main cat *URGENT*
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Melting Slicks
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Gutting main cat *URGENT*
I have the cat off because I'm replacing the clutch disc and decided to gut it, I looked inside the cat and it doesn't look too easy, do I just take something metal to it and smash everything out of the middle? Is there something I need to be careful of?
Thanks,
Stephen
Thanks,
Stephen
Melting Slicks
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Re: Gutting main cat *URGENT* (ZF Six)
Just take something metal and bang all the stuff out of the cat,,, everything inside has to go........... It is a mess and you will be pounding for a while,,,, do it outside,,, and dont breath the stuff in.... you will be pleased with the results :thumbs:
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Le Mans Master
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From: Seattle Area WA
Re: Gutting main cat *URGENT* (1990CORVETTE)
:iagree:
Don't breathe it in!
Get it all out, don't want that possibly getting sucked back into the engine!
Prepare to spend some time!
Good luck!
Don't breathe it in!
Get it all out, don't want that possibly getting sucked back into the engine!
Prepare to spend some time!
Good luck!
Le Mans Master
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From: Windermere FL
Re: Gutting main cat *URGENT* (ZF Six)
:iagree:
Bash it with a iron pipe and hammer. Sort of breaks up like a hard clay pot. Put in a metal pipe inside to avoid turbulance. You can also remove all the air feed crapola if you are not in a smog **** state.
Bash it with a iron pipe and hammer. Sort of breaks up like a hard clay pot. Put in a metal pipe inside to avoid turbulance. You can also remove all the air feed crapola if you are not in a smog **** state.
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Drifting
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Re: Gutting main cat *URGENT* (ZF Six)
This is just my opinion, its not a good policy to bang anything. Take a spade bit as mentioned and carefully drill out the contents of the cat. Your car will be louder, for sure.
