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Old Oct 27, 2014 | 07:17 PM
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Hey guys,

It's been a while since I've been on!

As the title of the thread might suggest, I'm in need to borrow a set of catalytic converters for a smog :/ With about 150K through mine, it appears that they're on their way out.

Is anyone willing to lend me theirs? I'll be willing to pick them up, pay to borrow them, and drop them back off.

I live Orange County, CA. 92780.

Thanks!
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Old Oct 28, 2014 | 12:31 PM
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Bump for the day…

I need some help!
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 02:24 PM
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Run you car in first gear at about 4500 rpms for about a mile. This will heat up the cats and go directly to a smog shop. That should do the trick. I am not trolling either, I used to do it in my Foxbody when I lived in that Commie State.
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SM105K
Run you car in first gear at about 4500 rpms for about a mile. This will heat up the cats and go directly to a smog shop. That should do the trick. I am not trolling either, I used to do it in my Foxbody when I lived in that Commie State.
I've tried a rendition of this a time or two, and no luck. It's time to just pony up to some used cats. Looks like I found a set with less than 90K through them for a good price But thank you for the input!
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 05:18 PM
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i have some im in costa mesa
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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by V68Sweep
I've tried a rendition of this a time or two, and no luck. It's time to just pony up to some used cats. Looks like I found a set with less than 90K through them for a good price But thank you for the input!
Hope it works out for you.
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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 05:33 PM
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Interested in the info. My cats are on the way out too.
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I have cats for sale, send your offers...thanks, located in Costa mesa
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