F*cking Cat is dying! Have a couple questions...
04-24-2009, 11:39 PM
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F*cking Cat is dying! Have a couple questions... 
I knew it; car has 91K miles on it so I really can't complain. n e hoo, my SES light came on, so i scanned it and got code P0420 which is "inefficient Cat, bank 1". I reset the code and with in 10 miles it came back on, did it again, and it did the same thing.
My question is; do i have to fix it? I'm planning on getting LT's with a catted-y, but, it won't be until NEXT YEAR. The cat isn't rattling or anything; matter of fact, if you put tape over the light, you wouldn't even know
. I'm just not sure if it is ok to just "leave alone" until im ready to buy LT's or until it starts to rattle. I don;t want it to clog up and **** the engine up. I also don't want to spend $600 (or w/e it costs to replace it, i have no idea) on an OEM Cat install to just turn around next yr and drop another $1,500 on a nice set of KOOKS.
What should i do? Is it crazy expensive to replace the OEM unit? Should i just say "**** it" and leave it alone, until next yr, when i get LT's?
**** you Al Gore....
04-24-2009, 11:45 PM
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*******, lol.
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Theirs an extended warranty for all 00-02 v8 Camaro's and Firebird's.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94955
Got mine done last year for free! You might need that number in bold when you go to the dealer, when I went I got the "wtf are you talking about" face until I showed the bulletin number and they checked it.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94955
"Campaign - Catalytic Converter Warranty Extension
Subject:
Special Coverage Adjustment - Catalytic Converter Extended Warranty
# 05513 - (11/27/2006)
Models:
2000-02 CHEVROLET CAMARO
2000-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
EQUIPPED WITH 5.7L V8 (RPO LSI - VIN G) ENGINE
Condition
Some customers of 2000-02 Chevrolet Camaro and 2000-02 Pontiac Firebird model vehicles, equipped with a 5.7L V8 (RPO LSI - VIN G) engine, may experience a failure of the left or right catalytic converter.
Special Coverage Adjustment
This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after November 27, 2006 are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to November 27, 2006 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider."
Subject:
Special Coverage Adjustment - Catalytic Converter Extended Warranty
# 05513 - (11/27/2006)
Models:
2000-02 CHEVROLET CAMARO
2000-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
EQUIPPED WITH 5.7L V8 (RPO LSI - VIN G) ENGINE
Condition
Some customers of 2000-02 Chevrolet Camaro and 2000-02 Pontiac Firebird model vehicles, equipped with a 5.7L V8 (RPO LSI - VIN G) engine, may experience a failure of the left or right catalytic converter.
Special Coverage Adjustment
This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after November 27, 2006 are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to November 27, 2006 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider."
Got mine done last year for free! You might need that number in bold when you go to the dealer, when I went I got the "wtf are you talking about" face until I showed the bulletin number and they checked it.
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04-25-2009, 08:49 AM
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Theirs an extended warranty for all 00-02 v8 Camaro's and Firebird's.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94955
Got mine done last year for free! You might need that number in bold when you go to the dealer, when I went I got the "wtf are you talking about" face until I showed the bulletin number and they checked it.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94955
"Campaign - Catalytic Converter Warranty Extension
Subject:
Special Coverage Adjustment - Catalytic Converter Extended Warranty
# 05513 - (11/27/2006)
Models:
2000-02 CHEVROLET CAMARO
2000-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
EQUIPPED WITH 5.7L V8 (RPO LSI - VIN G) ENGINE
Condition
Some customers of 2000-02 Chevrolet Camaro and 2000-02 Pontiac Firebird model vehicles, equipped with a 5.7L V8 (RPO LSI - VIN G) engine, may experience a failure of the left or right catalytic converter.
Special Coverage Adjustment
This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after November 27, 2006 are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to November 27, 2006 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider."
Subject:
Special Coverage Adjustment - Catalytic Converter Extended Warranty
# 05513 - (11/27/2006)
Models:
2000-02 CHEVROLET CAMARO
2000-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
EQUIPPED WITH 5.7L V8 (RPO LSI - VIN G) ENGINE
Condition
Some customers of 2000-02 Chevrolet Camaro and 2000-02 Pontiac Firebird model vehicles, equipped with a 5.7L V8 (RPO LSI - VIN G) engine, may experience a failure of the left or right catalytic converter.
Special Coverage Adjustment
This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after November 27, 2006 are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to November 27, 2006 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider."
Got mine done last year for free! You might need that number in bold when you go to the dealer, when I went I got the "wtf are you talking about" face until I showed the bulletin number and they checked it.
lol, i got that letter last yr, i stil have it. thanks!
*edit* i lost my letter; THANK YOU FOR POSTING!!!!
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04-25-2009, 08:51 AM
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Money is just tight right now, u know. thanks guys!
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If you're going to get LTs with a cat'd Y later just get the rear O2's tuned out for now. If you call a tuner near you I'll bet you could find one to do it for free - then with engine mods later you can go back to them and pay for a real tune.
