ok so...
so im new to the whole game. after being ripped off one to many times ive decided to start doing repairs myself. (whatever i feel i can do). i started with brakes, rotors, dist. cap, plugs, wires, etc.
now i know that i plugged the new wires in to the cap right, but upon starting my car it was running real hard, w/no power. so after checking my connections it was still hard. a guy at the hobby shop said i had my wires wrong and tried to fix them. long story short i took it to AAA and they said a wire was wrong and fixed it ASAP. later my check engine light came on and after getting the code read i discovered the catalytic converter was performing below efficiency. ive read this could be a direct result of the misfires that were taking place.
my question is if my cat is indeed "plugged" do i need to replace it? i didnt want to start modding my car until the parts actually went out so here is my chance i guess. ive seen the random technology cats but is that a pretty straightforward install with no welding? and im not so much interested in performance due to the wimpy engine i have but what would you all recommend if i am trying to keep the cat and muffler price tag below $400 (if possible) w/o a shitty sound. thanks for your help. my specs on my car is as follows...
2000 Honda Civic HX
... no mods all stock. thanks again
so im new to the whole game. after being ripped off one to many times ive decided to start doing repairs myself. (whatever i feel i can do). i started with brakes, rotors, dist. cap, plugs, wires, etc.
now i know that i plugged the new wires in to the cap right, but upon starting my car it was running real hard, w/no power. so after checking my connections it was still hard. a guy at the hobby shop said i had my wires wrong and tried to fix them. long story short i took it to AAA and they said a wire was wrong and fixed it ASAP. later my check engine light came on and after getting the code read i discovered the catalytic converter was performing below efficiency. ive read this could be a direct result of the misfires that were taking place.
my question is if my cat is indeed "plugged" do i need to replace it? i didnt want to start modding my car until the parts actually went out so here is my chance i guess. ive seen the random technology cats but is that a pretty straightforward install with no welding? and im not so much interested in performance due to the wimpy engine i have but what would you all recommend if i am trying to keep the cat and muffler price tag below $400 (if possible) w/o a shitty sound. thanks for your help. my specs on my car is as follows...
2000 Honda Civic HX
... no mods all stock. thanks again
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