cat converter?

btwilson86 · 10-21-2008, 05:29 AM

Getting one from Pick a Pull won't work. They legally can't seel the Cats, and from what I've seen at all the ones I've been to they're ripped out before the car hits the yard. Besides, you don't really want to buy a used cat... It could be damaged or clogged and end up being a waste of money

Moy · 10-21-2008, 05:30 PM

This is true. I would not trust a used cat.

Another thing I didn't think of that could be causing the bad fuel economy is a failing or clogged MAF. If your MAF isn't working properly, your ECU might be running the car extra rich to prevent detonation. Just another idea.

But definitely take it to a (professional) mechanic and have him/her check it out.

jaete530 · 10-21-2008, 07:03 PM

oh thanks then. i will try to get a new cat. but maybe it isnt my cat. that was my first intention but now is might be my fuel system or somtin. so many problems with the car, i might as well get a new engine or somtin. maybe even part it out

dannydavi · 10-21-2008, 11:08 PM

haha I dunno if getting a new engine is the way to go, a stop at a mechanics will get it up and going again i'm pretty sure.. I do have a questions though about the MAF.. if it were that how would he be able to test if it is working correctly?

dannydavi · 10-21-2008, 11:24 PM

actually it says here how to test it, but what I want to know is where is that item is in diagram F12432? Thanks for a response guys

Moy · 10-22-2008, 02:59 AM

I pretty sure that's where the wiring hooks into the MAF on the top of the housing.

jaete530 · 10-22-2008, 03:42 AM

well uhh.. i dont know much about my supra. i am more of a honda guy, but i got this supra for free so yea i just wanted to fix it up. and how much would it be for me to take it to a mechanic to check up on it?

10-21-2008, 05:29 AM	#1
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Getting one from Pick a Pull won't work. They legally can't seel the Cats, and from what I've seen at all the ones I've been to they're ripped out before the car hits the yard. Besides, you don't really want to buy a used cat... It could be damaged or clogged and end up being a waste of money __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

10-21-2008, 11:08 PM	#4
dannydavi 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 373	haha I dunno if getting a new engine is the way to go, a stop at a mechanics will get it up and going again i'm pretty sure.. I do have a questions though about the MAF.. if it were that how would he be able to test if it is working correctly? __________________ '86.5 Supra - A/T - N/A - JDM Useful Sites: ToyoDIY.com ToyotaPart.com MKIIITSRM

10-21-2008, 11:24 PM	#5
dannydavi 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 373	actually it says here how to test it, but what I want to know is where is that item is in diagram F12432? Thanks for a response guys __________________ '86.5 Supra - A/T - N/A - JDM Useful Sites: ToyoDIY.com ToyotaPart.com MKIIITSRM

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10-21-2008, 05:30 PM	#2
Moy 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beach Park, IL Posts: 59	This is true. I would not trust a used cat. Another thing I didn't think of that could be causing the bad fuel economy is a failing or clogged MAF. If your MAF isn't working properly, your ECU might be running the car extra rich to prevent detonation. Just another idea. But definitely take it to a (professional) mechanic and have him/her check it out.

10-21-2008, 07:03 PM	#3
jaete530 Stock Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 11	oh thanks then. i will try to get a new cat. but maybe it isnt my cat. that was my first intention but now is might be my fuel system or somtin. so many problems with the car, i might as well get a new engine or somtin. maybe even part it out

10-22-2008, 02:59 AM	#6
Moy 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beach Park, IL Posts: 59	I pretty sure that's where the wiring hooks into the MAF on the top of the housing.

10-22-2008, 03:42 AM	#7
jaete530 Stock Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 11	well uhh.. i dont know much about my supra. i am more of a honda guy, but i got this supra for free so yea i just wanted to fix it up. and how much would it be for me to take it to a mechanic to check up on it?