LT's with cats questions
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LT's with cats questions
my cats are going bad and dont want to spend $400 on stock replacements when i plan on installing LT's in the future..... so im thinking, future is now!
So im looking for advice on which route to go while keeping the budget around $700-800. My current setup is stock headers/cats with SLP Y-pipe and a magnaflo catback.
im thinking:
BBK LT's with y $370
Magnaflo Spun Cats $150 (weld them in myself)
Gaskets $35
O2 extensions x3? $45
O2 Weld in bung $20
Locking Bolts $40
DiabLew Custom Tune $100 (i have the preditor tuner)
Total $760
Anything im missing? Changes/suggestions/advice? Thanks!
So im looking for advice on which route to go while keeping the budget around $700-800. My current setup is stock headers/cats with SLP Y-pipe and a magnaflo catback.
im thinking:
BBK LT's with y $370
Magnaflo Spun Cats $150 (weld them in myself)
Gaskets $35
O2 extensions x3? $45
O2 Weld in bung $20
Locking Bolts $40
DiabLew Custom Tune $100 (i have the preditor tuner)
Total $760
Anything im missing? Changes/suggestions/advice? Thanks!
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yes its my DD so poly sounds like a good idea. yes its the one with the 2.5" y
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I honestly would only get 2 O2 extensions. I also have the BBK LT's/ORY and I found a proper size drain plug for the rears which cost a total of like $5. That way you can save the rears in case one of the fronts dies.
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im also thinking of maybe holding off on doing the cats until i need to go through emissions and just do the headers/ypipe/mounts/tune.?! just thinking out loud....typing out loud...kinda idk
what do you mean about the drain plugs?
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oh ok i misunderstood. so the fronts will reach (o2's)but i need extensions for the rears and the drain plugs are for the rear bungs. where did you get the drain plugs?
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You don't necessarily need O2 Sensor Extensions. Follow the write-up in the following thread...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...vette-o2s.html
It explains how to swap the pins in the PCM, so the Rear O2 Sensor Harnesses (which will reach the bungs in your new headers) will control the Front O2s.
I wish I would have had this information when I did my (and other's) LT Installs. Could have saved us over $100 between us.
Also, I highly agree with omarrakeen. You should definitely get a set of Prothane Poly Motor Mounts. There is no better time to install them as when you have the exhaust off the motor and outta the way. Plus they'll prevent the new pipes from banging on your floor boards.
Good luck.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...vette-o2s.html
It explains how to swap the pins in the PCM, so the Rear O2 Sensor Harnesses (which will reach the bungs in your new headers) will control the Front O2s.
I wish I would have had this information when I did my (and other's) LT Installs. Could have saved us over $100 between us.
Also, I highly agree with omarrakeen. You should definitely get a set of Prothane Poly Motor Mounts. There is no better time to install them as when you have the exhaust off the motor and outta the way. Plus they'll prevent the new pipes from banging on your floor boards.
Good luck.