1988 ranger cat problems

[Mv7fd]

I have holes in my cats and I want to replace it with just a straight pipe for the time being I can't afford the cats right not so I was wondering if they make a pipe with that weird flange that bolts straight to the down pipe

 

[adsm08]

If the case has holes in it and you are trying to eliminate a leak there are a few options. You could patch them with muffler tape or cement. You could also punch it out and weld some pipe inside. That would be a last resort though. If you keep it intact you can get $50 or so back from it at the scrapper.

 

[simpler=better]

Aluminum foil + thin aluminum flashing + long drier hose clamps = cheap repair

When it comes time to replace it I'd highly recommend one of these guys: http://performance-curve.com/25thunderboltmetalliccatalyticconverter415250.aspx

Mine is great, the engine warms up faster, doesn't have the nasty exhaust smell anymore, and torque went up "slightly" according to my butt dyno.

 

[JohnnyO]

I was wondering if they make a pipe with that weird flange that bolts straight to the down pipe

At one time you could buy a *cough* "test pipe" *cough* to replace your cat and "test" your car to see if it ran better, meaning that the cat was clogged. However that is illegal and your rig will probably not pass smog if they test where you live. I got a universal fit cat for my daughter's Jeep and it only cost about $100.

 

[Mv7fd]

I would get a universal cat but the shape of the opening when the cat meats the down pipe is really weird