Cheap replacement for catalytic converter with no welding

Always make sure this is legal in your local area. This is not replacing the catalytic converter with another one.
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[@stewbate70]

Never have the bolts facing down…always to the side or on top. If you hit anything those bolts will rip the whole pipe off.

[@ChrisThedudenurse]

Good advice

[@sodiumvapor13]

How long can this setup be expected to last?

[@ChrisThedudenurse]

Honest answer:I don’t know, it’s not designed to be a permanent solution.

[@Iamandthatiam]

Second measure different spot. Test nullification

[@ChrisThedudenurse]

Bro this ain’t phd level testing. I’m testing from where the exhaust is coming from.

[@kevincharles1983]

Trying this tomorrow. 02 sequoia. Both cats stolen while I was at work.. in the parking lot. Thinking about using exhaust tape as well and ive seen people put spacers on the downstream 02 sensor. Although I drove home 20 miles and my check engine light never came on... im guessing it will when its all connected. I'll let you know how it goes. Thank you

[@ChrisThedudenurse]

that sucks that while you are working for your money some looser is out there stealing your cats. I hope it all gets fixed though.

[@jaegerdunnick3587]

Hey man just curious did it make your car louder by using the flex pipe instead of a stainless steel replacement? Like from the stock sound from before your cats were stolen.

[@ChrisThedudenurse]

@@jaegerdunnick3587 it’s louder because the cats are gone but it’s not very loud now.

[@jaegerdunnick3587]

@@ChrisThedudenurse does it sound like an exhaust leak under your cab?

[@ChrisThedudenurse]

@@jaegerdunnick3587 no it doesn’t

[@soundfxasmr]

Are those flex pipes reliable? they look fragile and seems like it would tear easily between the "seams" if not handled with care.

[@ChrisThedudenurse]

I’ve had good luck with them. I also haven’t moved them any since I set them.

[@soundfxasmr]

@@ChrisThedudenurse Ah, that's good to know then. Thank you for the quick reply!

[@ChrisThedudenurse]

@@soundfxasmr no problem, hope it works out for you.

[@yellowspike3344]

Theres the woven mesh exhaust pipes, which is more durable. Just cost more money.

[@Rustang3.9]

😮

[@edzziotr8887]

For how long this pipe repair last

[@ChrisThedudenurse]

I haven’t had any issues. I’d call it a semi permanent fix.

[@Vinnythedj]

Will it pass inspection?

[@ChrisThedudenurse]

It will in North Carolina as long as the vehicle is older than 1995 down.

[@Vinnythedj]

@@ChrisThedudenurse do you think this works iN pa ?

[@ChrisThedudenurse]

@@Vinnythedj I don’t know. I’ve never been there.