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    3" CATCO CAT...SES LIGHT????

    all i need to know is if the catco cat is gonna make my 99 firebird 3.8 throw an ses??? I don't particularly care about performance gains, just that it is cheaper than buying a factory one and that it don't throw a code...i am probably selling the car and just want to make itrun right...should i just go with the $125 replacement or the cheap catco one???

    thanks

    jason
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    you can get the catco cat, just get a new o2 sensor so they can weld it in where the stock one is. the catco cat doesnt come with the o2 sensor hole so you would need a new one.
    |-Bright Red 1998 Firebird 3.8, A4, W68 & Y87-|<p>|-Dynomouth Cat-Back with 2.5\" dual/dual tips, 3\" Catco Highflow Cat, Fast Toy\'s Ram-Air, Holley Power Shot Filter, Carbon Fiber Whisper lid, 3.42\'s Auburn LSD, Clear Side Markers, T-Tops, 10 Speaker 500 Watt Monsoon Stero-|<p>AIM: nowhere manI7<p>Future Mods: Pacesetter Headers?, painted calipers, what else... hmmm <br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/redbird98\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/redbird98</a>

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    • #3
      pinball, you didn't answer his question. backfire, there's a 50/50 chance you'll get the SES light. If you get the light, you can buy an 02 sim or reset your computer. I got the light after about 10 months of having my catco installed. I resetted my computer and it hasn't came on since. Go with the $50 catco from summit. Also, the 02 sensor is on the S pipe, not the cat itself.

      [ January 21, 2003: Message edited by: shortdog273 ]</p>
      <b>99 Camaro Z28 A4</b><br />R.I.P. 00 Firebird 3.8<br />14.89 @ 90, 2.03 60\'

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      • #4
        i have a stock cat that has the bung already for the 02 sensor. let me know if you're interested.
        flesnwoym@aol.com ...was only on the car for about 5 months

        Silver00
        2000 A4 BMS Firebird<br />MTI Clear Lid & Green Filter, BMR Boxed SFCs<br />SLP Ram-Air HO Hood, Corsa w/the bling bling tips, KVR Pads<br />Red Painted Calipers, BMR PHR<br />BMR LCA\'S, Hooker Longtubes and coated Y<br />Taylor Thundervolt Wires & NGK PLUGS<br />15\" Weld Prostars & Skinnies ;)<br />SLP Fan Switch/160 Thermo<br />Yank 3600 Extreme Converter<br />SPI1 Cam and 918s, 772s, and comp hardened pushrods, Shaner\'s S2 TB

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        • #5
          I've had my 3" Catco cat for 2 weeks now and haven't had a SES yet.

          Matt
          Matt
          1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
          Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

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          • #6
            What code does it throw?? Anyone know, I just recently got an SES light after having that cat installed since last September
            1996 Silver Camaro, Y87, M5, cammed..<br />N/A Best Time: 14.012 @ 98.59<br />195 rwhp / 233 ft-lbs b/f heads/cam<br />Check out my site <a href=\"http://silver3800.cz28.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://silver3800.cz28.com/</a>

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            • #7
              A catco cat is not an obd-2 cat and it most likely WILL throw an SES code.

              Only way around it is an O2 sim. which is 40 bucks (and I don't recommend that if you're going to sell)

              Go to a junkyard & salvage one. Or talk to some members here -- I'm sure there are some that still have the stock cat lying around.
              2001 75th Anniversary V6 Pewter Firebird w/ Chrome Wheels, T-Tops, & Y87<br />Mods: Free Ram Air, !Silencer, Holley Filter, Full 3\" Hooker Catback, 3\" Cat<br />Best time: 15.095 at 90.00 MPH with a 2.127 60\'

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              • #8
                i just got mine on a few days ago, got about 300 miles on it so far no ses light, (crosses fingers)
                2002 Maple Red Firebird V6<br />3.73 w/ LSD | Pro-5.0 Shifter | Fan Switch | Tach w/ Shiftlite | Boost and Fuel Pressure Gauge | Bilstein Shocks & 1LE Springs | 1LE 32mm Bar & Poly Bushings, Poly Tranny Mount and Torque Arm Bushing | BMR LCA\'s | Catco 3\" Cat w/ Edlebrock 5509 Muffler, (all 3\") | Corbeau A4 Seats (Pair) |<p><a href=\"http://forums.fakeleg.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://forums.fakeleg.com</a><br /><a href=\"http://cv6.fakeleg.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://cv6.fakeleg.com</a> - Part & Repair Manuals and write-ups.

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                • #9
                  hey guys, if you have your factory one lying around, shoot me an email and price...unless it was bad when you took it off!!!

                  jasonstanley@highstream.net

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                  • #10
                    $10 +shipping
                    1996 Silver Camaro, Y87, M5, cammed..<br />N/A Best Time: 14.012 @ 98.59<br />195 rwhp / 233 ft-lbs b/f heads/cam<br />Check out my site <a href=\"http://silver3800.cz28.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://silver3800.cz28.com/</a>

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                    • #11
                      do you guys know if a 96 cat will work for my 99??

                      thanks,

                      jason

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                      • #12
                        I don't see why not, I believe that the only difference is the exhaust manifolds and muffler hangers. I'm pretty sure the I-pipe and cat are the same.
                        1996 Silver Camaro, Y87, M5, cammed..<br />N/A Best Time: 14.012 @ 98.59<br />195 rwhp / 233 ft-lbs b/f heads/cam<br />Check out my site <a href=\"http://silver3800.cz28.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://silver3800.cz28.com/</a>

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