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Aug 27, 2004 | 11:17 PM

dburgjohn

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I think a previous owner of my car gutted the cats. I there a way to tell without having to unbolt (break things) them and look inside?

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Aug 27, 2004 | 11:19 PM

RED-85-Z51

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Icant speak for the twin precats, but I know my car got somewhat raspy after I gutted the main cat.

Aug 28, 2004 | 03:27 AM

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From: What did the 5 fingers say to the face? SLAP!!

If the main cat is gutted your car will be quite a bit louder than stock

Aug 29, 2004 | 08:52 AM

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It also has muffler elems so it is already louder than stock. I was just wondering if the cats had been 'altered' and in need of replacing

Aug 29, 2004 | 08:55 AM

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try tapping on them

Aug 29, 2004 | 10:41 AM

RED92LT1

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I would think your exhaust would have a different smell. I know my cats are gutted and the exhaust has a harsher smell then cars with cats in place.
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Sep 2, 2004 | 10:32 AM

dburgjohn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by comp

try tapping on them

I did, they sound hollow. Should they have a solid sound?

Sep 2, 2004 | 10:42 AM

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If they sound hollow, most likely they are. If there is stuff in there, it will sound like a thud. If there is nothing it will sound tinny (not a word, but that is the best I can do right now).

The smell thing is true. My car was okay until I took the main cat off. When it is idling, it stinks.