Only reason I don't run one is they keep getting destroyed off-roading. (once you cave them in the only thing the guts are good for is clogging your muffler)

And as that is the primary use of my GL, it makes sense to quit putting new ones on. I have a brand new one sitting on the bench awaiting an install right now. It will come back off once DEQ gives me my new tags.

I'd love to keep it clean, but a new cat every other time I drive the car gets old. (I'm not gentle on it)

 

I just thought of something after reading your post, which makes good sense. How hard would it be to build a guard or skid plate, or hoops to protect the exhaust? This would probably be easier on a car with the 6-8 inch lift with a subframe and nissan TC. But I guess it could be done on a traditionally lifted, or stock car.

I just thought of something after reading your post, which makes good sense. How hard would it be to build a guard or skid plate, or hoops to protect the exhaust? This would probably be easier on a car with the 6-8 inch lift with a subframe and nissan TC. But I guess it could be done on a traditionally lifted, or stock car.

 

You make a good point there.

That is something I've thought of.

Only problem is I can't think of lifting mine for a good long time. (daily driver payments and just keeping the sube rolling take up that cash)

And unless I cram the cat up into the body, I'll be losing some much needed clearance. It hangs down pretty low on mine. I already have problems with the exhaust hitting the driveshaft grease fittings over some terrain and under acceleration. (Thats nice and loud) Broke most of the stock mounts long ago.

 

I'm gonna be doing a good overhaul of the exhaust here soon. Make some new mounts (my exhaust is held up with metal strapping bolted across the car), move some stuff around for clearance. I'll be looking back into the skidplate idea to see if I can just leave the cat.

you might could do what ive seen on some race cars, mount it at the back of the car. get a metal core cat, supposedly has a lower temop light off as well as out flows a standard cat. mount that where the muffler usually sits. would keep it off the pointy bits when the terrain isnt the smoothest and would also have the nifty side effect of being able to see it glow at night:Flame: ....

 

granted, ive only seen a few cars run like that and they were all 300-400 hp turboed monsters, so im not sure how well it would work out on a naturally aspirated car.

you might could do what ive seen on some race cars, mount it at the back of the car. get a metal core cat, supposedly has a lower temop light off as well as out flows a standard cat. mount that where the muffler usually sits. would keep it off the pointy bits when the terrain isnt the smoothest and would also have the nifty side effect of being able to see it glow at night:Flame: ....

 

granted, ive only seen a few cars run like that and they were all 300-400 hp turboed monsters, so im not sure how well it would work out on a naturally aspirated car.

 

 

Could be an option for us that would like to get it up out of the way.

Just wondering if the exhaust on my GL carries enough heat even for that.

Then how much do they cost.....

 

 

Actually not too bad. (just one example) http://www.davesport.com/cgi-bin/davesport/DCAT100.html

Could proly even get it to fit up nice and snug closer to the engine too.

Please, I don't want to raise any hackles.

 

I for one (and I assume Frank also) applaud

you gentleman for making efforts to retain your cat.

 

It shows maturity beyond your years.

 

It's kewl to know there are guys here that feel

the environment is worth keeping an eye on.

 

Thanks guys, keep up the good work.

 

Note:

I am not chastising those who can't / won't for

one reason or another,

just rewarding

those with a conscience for the future.