We don't cut out the old cats....even on 100K+ mile Jeeps. As long as you
spray some rust penetrant on them and heat them properly (almost glowing
white - we use a "Rose bud" tip on our gas torch), they pry right out of the
pipe. Factory cats (unless it's an older Jeep XJ) don't need to be welded.
Aftermarket models...most of them yes.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: Brian [mailto:hskr@cox.net]
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:25 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Magnaflow CAT (23246)...Best price instock?
I can't say I've ever seen a cat that didn't need to be welded in, or a
factory one that didn't need to be cut out. Unless you are replacing the
whole y-pipe/cat.
brian cropp
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Mike Guzinski
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:51 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Magnaflow CAT (23246)...Best price instock?
I checked around a little, most of the shops start at 200 for a standard CAT
and some go as high as 425 to put one in. They all say they can't do
anything like a high flow cat which is BS. The Magnaflow is direct fit and
bolt on as long as the rest of the exhaust is factory. No welding, cutting,
or bending is needed. I did find the Magnaflow for 105 with free delivery
and he has it in stock. From what I have found the Magnaflow is the
cheapest direct fit I can find.
Most of the other ones need to be welded.
On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 7:18 PM, Brian <hskr@cox.net> wrote:
>
> Magnaflow and Carsound are one and the same. A lot of exhaust shops
> carry carsound cats in stock. Unless you are going to weld the
> exhaust up yourself, you might be better off taking it to a shop.
> They usually do "free" installation as long as you buy the parts from
them.
>
> brian cropp
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Mike
Guzinski
> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:50 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Magnaflow CAT (23246)...Best price instock?
>
>
> Hi All,
> I have decided to really really fix my 99 Dak 5.2l 4x4. I had
> recently failed Colorado emissions. Since I have not had to repair
> much of anything on this truck and devoted lots of coin to my 68
> Plymouth and 06 Magnum R/T I have decided to show the old work horse
> some love. I have purchased new O2 sensors and want to put a new cat
> on it as well. I have found the Magnaflow may be the best route to go
> at this point (Magnaflow 23246). It seems like Jeggs has the best
> price (105.00) for the direct fit but they won't ship for weeks. Has
> anyone installed this part? Does anyone have any advice? Does anyone
> know who may have this in stock? Any suggestions on another high flow
> that is decent and about the same price?
> Thanks All,
> Mike
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