removed the cat, what a difference

[Juggy]

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Originally Posted by sittn86 They're worth quite a bit... They contain platinum.

Bling Bling Y'all!!!

who needs some teeth?

[mmtphoto]

Well, i know it's worth at least $30, plus it'd have to cost almost that much to ship-what are these worth?

[boosted_baron]

so does the evap canister do any good? because its coming out of my car asap if it doesnt... one less thing to **** around with going from T1 log to T2

[turbokid]

We normally get around 75 for a good cat and 100-120 for the large truck and van cats.
When we pull cars up from the yard, the first thing we do is get under the loader with the torch and knock off the cat.
We usually pay 50 or so dollars to tow a car away or even get them free for people who want them out so cutting the cat first usually gets you out from under a cheap old car.

[Screamin4banger]

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Originally Posted by boosted_baron so does the evap canister do any good?

Remember old cars? On a hot sunny day you would walk past them and just smell the gas evaporating out of the tank. Charcoal canisters collect those fumes. I'm gonna leave mine in - if for no other reason than I don't want my car to smell like a hot lawn mower.

[22dodge]

Shipping is in the range of $15. I'd give you $50 with shipping for your old cat.

[boosted_baron]

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Originally Posted by Screamin4banger Remember old cars? On a hot sunny day you would walk past them and just smell the gas evaporating out of the tank. Charcoal canisters collect those fumes. I'm gonna leave mine in - if for no other reason than I don't want my car to smell like a hot lawn mower.

ha.... i kinda like that smell

[Screamin4banger]

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Originally Posted by boosted_baron ha.... i kinda like that smell

Well here's what ya do: Take an old milk carton down to the gas station and buy 25 cents worth of gas - you'll be in heaven all night.

I actually knew some kids that would do that whenever the area was "Dry".

[crusty shadow]

i guess those kids didnt think to buy a can of gold spray paint and a paper bag. oh wait, nevermind - couldnt be very bright if they were huffin to begin with.
as i seem to recall the evap also releases pressure from the fuel tank so the pump can suck the fuel out without trying to work against a vacuum. but after the car warms up the fuel also warms up, expands and eliminates the vacuum effect. am i correct? would explain the stumble at idle.
i seem to recall egr lowers combustion chamber temps because the exhaust gas slows down combustion , eliminating hot spots. high combustion temps cause NOx gases to form. EGR has a 2 fold benefit- lowers combustion temps saving valves rings head gaskets castings etc, and prevents NOx gasses from forming which is the the exhaust pipes worst emission. im pretty sure thats how it goes, been a while since i was in school.
EGR does have a negative effect for all out high perfromance- id rather just leave room for more air and fuel if i wanted to make a car go fast
my 88TI doesnt have an EGR system -48 state or federal car. unless its hidden somewhere where i cant see it.

you can always knock the catalyst out of the cat, and melt the platinum off of the ceramic, collect it, and go get your fronts done.