Loud v6 exhaust

[fitzy2005]

well ive just found out why my exhaust is so loud ive got no cat converter, aparently they break or previous owner mite have "Bashed it out" any way is it worth buying a 2nd hand cat converter? because i can buy one from the wrecker here for around 50 bux, and save up and buy a new one at $350 (fitted) and im hoping a cat will quieten it down a bit too, will this be the case?

 

[slick_red_VN]

WHAT???? No cat converter your lucky the epa aint got a hold of you that would be puttin out some nasty as exhuast gas!!!
Depends on how much you wanna spend mate. Does it just have straight pipe from the manifolds an you got a muffler and a resignator(rear muffler)

 

[fitzy2005]

straight through, i think its stock up front, its a cat back system i think, liek the cat cover is there, theres nuffin in side it id prefer not spend ne more money then i have to..

 

[fitzy2005]

im not very happy about this car (ive had for 8mths) and ive found out all the suspension wass crewed as it was cut, no cat converter, and the brakes (discs) needed repalcing, and it passed a safety cert

 

[slick_red_VN]

I am a little confused there is NO cat in place just piping well that could create a drama cause you will need to get the mounting flanges cut and welded into the piping so that the cat can even be installed.
If there is a cat and its been bashed out you dont have to replace it unless you get caught for it.
Also 2.5 after the cat if it is there just get the second hand cat mate thats your cheapest option

 

[killuminati]

I'd be gettin the cat put on asap, ive hear of fines up to 10k for no cat.
Yes a cat will decrease the sound!
Correct me, but they use flanges for the cat? if so, u should be able to put a new one on yourself, and i'd go a new one, better flow, last longer

 

[fitzy2005]

hm well i cant exactly weld lol so i mite have to save and get a shop to do it all, thanks for all ya help though

 

[slick_red_VN]

Correct me, but they use flanges for the cat? if so, u should be able to put a new one on yourself, and i'd go a new one, better flow, last longer

Maybe not flanges but if the cat isnt there and it is only pipe then somethin has to be put into the exhaust system so the cat can be mounted correctly and airtight

 

[fitzy2005]

nah the cat casing theres, the ball thing inside is gone

 

[damez]

yeh taking out the cat converter makes a big difference in the exhaust sound