Looks like my left bank Cat just died - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

voxdeidave · 07-08-2013

Looking for some advice...
My left bank cat converter just kicked the bucket....I've been picking pieces of the honey comb out of my tail pipe for the last few days.
Trying to decide which route to go. Pennies are a bit tight at the moment, but I don't want to simply leave it for fear of any further damage.
I'm running classic plates here in PA, so I don't have to worry about trying to pass emissions. If I go ahead and clean out the left cat since its already toast should I do the same to the other bank? I'm sure the imbalance in back-pressure is not the best thing...
Thoughts?

Dave

GOLDCYLON · 07-08-2013

Time for a set of long tubes dont throw anymore money into the cats.

Paul in SC · 07-08-2013

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Time for a set of long tubes dont throw anymore money into the cats.

Second on that. I blew out a cat on my '91 and the cost to replace was crazy. Went with the headers; much better for the performance and sound anyway.

Paul

ZZZZZR1 · 07-08-2013

I agree with both bit....

If times are tough, take the insides out of both and make sure everything is out.

You might be able to find a replacement piece cheap too...

See you @ Carlisle Dave??????

David

LGAFF · 07-08-2013

I think there is a set of 94 exhaust manifolds on ebay; $249.....have a pipe put in instead of the cats, bet you pick up some decent powers for low price

http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-94-95-C4-...ht_1169wt_1018

GOLDCYLON · 07-08-2013

Lee he drives a 91 Id still suggest the long tubes

tpr60 · 07-08-2013

I have a set of cats that are gutted from a 90, we could work out a deal for your good cat as they smog all cars for ever here in Calif.

LGAFF · 07-08-2013

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Lee he drives a 91 Id still suggest the long tubes

Note says budget is tight, 94s would work also; 90s-92 exhaust does not look nearly as good in terms of build quality; pipes pinch alot

Corbusa · 07-08-2013

Ditto GC

voxdeidave · 07-09-2013

Hey David.....you bet I'll be there for Carlisle!!!! wouldn't miss it!

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Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

I agree with both bit....

If times are tough, take the insides out of both and make sure everything is out.

You might be able to find a replacement piece cheap too...

See you @ Carlisle Dave??????

David

07-08-2013	#1
voxdeidave Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saylorsburg, PA Posts: 50	Looks like my left bank Cat just died Looking for some advice... My left bank cat converter just kicked the bucket....I've been picking pieces of the honey comb out of my tail pipe for the last few days. Trying to decide which route to go. Pennies are a bit tight at the moment, but I don't want to simply leave it for fear of any further damage. I'm running classic plates here in PA, so I don't have to worry about trying to pass emissions. If I go ahead and clean out the left cat since its already toast should I do the same to the other bank? I'm sure the imbalance in back-pressure is not the best thing... Thoughts? Dave

07-08-2013	#2
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ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,674	Re: Looks like my left bank Cat just died I agree with both bit.... If times are tough, take the insides out of both and make sure everything is out. You might be able to find a replacement piece cheap too... See you @ Carlisle Dave?????? David

07-08-2013	#5
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: Looks like my left bank Cat just died I think there is a set of 94 exhaust manifolds on ebay; $249.....have a pipe put in instead of the cats, bet you pick up some decent powers for low price http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-94-95-C4-...ht_1169wt_1018 __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

07-08-2013	#6
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,120	Re: Looks like my left bank Cat just died Lee he drives a 91 Id still suggest the long tubes __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

07-08-2013	#7
tpr60 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Salinas, Ca Posts: 158	Re: Looks like my left bank Cat just died I have a set of cats that are gutted from a 90, we could work out a deal for your good cat as they smog all cars for ever here in Calif.

07-08-2013	#9
Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 577	Re: Looks like my left bank Cat just died Ditto GC