removing cats

AmericanStang · Feb 22, 2006

hey everyone, i was wondering what the easiest way is to remove the cats from my 98 GT. directions would roxor my boxors. thanks. and if they are easy to put back on

Matt94GT · Feb 22, 2006

only way is to cut them out, then re-weld in some pipe where they were, to re-install same thing. but why not just get a offroad H or X if you need the cats for air-care then you can just re-install the stocker when that time comes around.

STNG_96 · Feb 22, 2006

Agreed, it would be much easier just to buy a new midpipe, but be sure and look around, Im pretty sure a few companies out there make midpipes that you can interchange cats for straight pipes. SLP :dunno: If you had emmisions tests, you could just put the cats in for the test, and take them back out when its over.

Lightning Struck · Feb 22, 2006

why would you want to cut them offf and do a rig job when you could just buy a new mid pipe and have a quality part instead

Outlaw97GT · Feb 22, 2006

The easiest way is to get a o/r H-pipe and be done.... :thumb:

For a 130.00 bucks you get a better design and its 2 1/2" vs. 2 1/4 (stocker). And takes about 30 mins to change out.

ALITL8 · Feb 22, 2006

Outlaw97GT said:
The easiest way is to get a o/r H-pipe and be done.... :thumb:

For a 130.00 bucks you get a better design and its 2 1/2" vs. 2 1/4 (stocker). And takes about 30 mins to change out.

you'll spend that $130 having it cut and welded. i spent $90 having a new flange and some repiping done to the factory/cats removed pipe ive got on my car. a guy i knew had it laying around and i got a good deal on it. if youre set on having the cats removed, buy a factory h-pipe at a wrecking yard and have it done :thumb:

STNG_96 · Feb 22, 2006

Outlaw97GT said:
The easiest way is to get a o/r H-pipe and be done.... :thumb:

For a 130.00 bucks you get a better design and its 2 1/2" vs. 2 1/4 (stocker). And takes about 30 mins to change out.

30 mins! HAHA! After I could not change mine myself due to the bolts on the manifold, my shop took 4 HOURS! They had to cut the bolt out, and got get new studs, hope you have better luck then I did.

Outlaw97GT · Feb 23, 2006

STNG_96 said:
Outlaw97GT said:

The easiest way is to get a o/r H-pipe and be done.... :thumb:

For a 130.00 bucks you get a better design and its 2 1/2" vs. 2 1/4 (stocker). And takes about 30 mins to change out.

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30 mins! HAHA! After I could not change mine myself due to the bolts on the manifold, my shop took 4 HOURS! They had to cut the bolt out, and got get new studs, hope you have better luck then I did.

Took 40 mins, just did it the other day...

STNG_96 · Feb 23, 2006

Outlaw97GT said:
STNG_96 said:

Outlaw97GT said:

The easiest way is to get a o/r H-pipe and be done.... :thumb:

For a 130.00 bucks you get a better design and its 2 1/2" vs. 2 1/4 (stocker). And takes about 30 mins to change out.

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30 mins! HAHA! After I could not change mine myself due to the bolts on the manifold, my shop took 4 HOURS! They had to cut the bolt out, and got get new studs, hope you have better luck then I did.

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Must have been nice, because I have heard many horror storie, my own included in getting stock midpipes out.

Took 40 mins, just did it the other day...

DropTopPony · Feb 24, 2006

Definately listen to these guys!!!!
You do know that we have 6 yes 6 cats on our cars. Much easier to just get a off road X pipe.

Matt94GT · Feb 24, 2006

I had 4 on mine, Canada rules! heh

DropTopPony · Feb 27, 2006

Matt94GT said:
I had 4 on mine, Canada rules! heh

you don't have a 96 up 4.6 either. Is your car OBD II ?

badass98svt · Mar 2, 2006

just buy a used H pipe if ya want.
i just bought one for $75 shipped. its going on in a couple weeks. as soon as i decide on a set of MILs

Lightning Struck · Mar 8, 2006

badass98svt said:
just buy a used H pipe if ya want.
i just bought one for $75 shipped. its going on in a couple weeks. as soon as i decide on a set of MILs

what do you mean decide on MILS? ???

STNG_96 · Mar 8, 2006

Snakebit said:
badass98svt said:

just buy a used H pipe if ya want.
i just bought one for $75 shipped. its going on in a couple weeks. as soon as i decide on a set of MILs

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what do you mean decide on MILS? ???

Maybe whichever brand he wants, and how much he wants to pay :dunno: :dunno:

badass98svt · Mar 8, 2006

exactly. i want to ask around a bit more before i buy a set of them. i've heard from quite a few people that the plug and play ones corrode and stop working after a year or so.
i've been told the ones you need to splice in are very good and seem to last forever. plus, they are under $20 shipped, and they are guaranteed.
however, i dont like to cut my factory wiring. so i'm undecided. you guys have an input with the ones you have?