Need Catalytic convertor help or advice

Jaa1456 · October 18th, 2011, 10:57 AM

My check engine light came on in my 2000 GT. Took it to the shop and they said it is the right side Cat that has gone bad. Factory replacement is 3 grand. I'm selling the car in a few months as it is, so I don't wanna drop 3 grand into it. Are the Cats welded to the stock headers? If not I know that would make things easier. What are the suggestions to fix this and the cheapiest way? Do the Mil eliminators run right into the Cats? Any help would be appreciated thanks.

NickPohlAandP · October 18th, 2011, 11:02 AM

Get and O/R H for a few hundred bucks and you're done

PsnSnake_19 · October 18th, 2011, 11:05 AM

get high flow cats which are way cheaper, or you could get an o/r pipe but your check engine light might stay on

Jaa1456 · October 18th, 2011, 11:07 AM

Would the mil eliminators get rid of the check engine light problem?

Jaa1456 · October 18th, 2011, 11:08 AM

Also any particular brand I should go with? Looking to keep it cheap since im selling the car anyways.

PsnSnake_19 · October 18th, 2011, 11:09 AM

Mustang Plug-in MIL Eliminators at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

yea it should and these are for $80 wow i cant believe i forgot about this option

Dysturbed87 · October 18th, 2011, 11:16 AM

Or just find someone that is selling the stock midpipe. Some of my old friends went the MIL eliminator route and they didnt work very well. Check engine would still come on.

Jaa1456 · October 18th, 2011, 11:19 AM

Thanks, it looks like those work with all 4 sensors. That was gonna be my next question.

Jaa1456 · October 18th, 2011, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Dysturbed87

Or just find someone that is selling the stock midpipe. Some of my old friends went the MIL eliminator route and they didnt work very well. Check engine would still come on.

I was thinking about that also, just don't wanna buy someone else's exact same problem part.

PsnSnake_19 · October 18th, 2011, 11:28 AM

everyone on am said they work really good and if your check engine light is on when you install these, disconnect the battery which will reset the code.

I think this should be good enough

andrewskaggs · October 18th, 2011, 11:37 AM

$3000?!? Someone is trying to screw you, my friend. You can buy a used factory mid-pipe usually for around $100. A brand new aftermarket catted mid-pipe can be had for around $400. They can be installed in a couple of hours even if you've never done it before.

Never go back to that shop.

PsnSnake_19 · October 18th, 2011, 11:41 AM

^^ lol yea that 3k estimate was so ridiculous i didnt even bring it up because i cant believe they said that number

Jaa1456 · October 18th, 2011, 11:45 AM

I called Ford to double check and they sell the part for 3100.00. So I guess he was telling the truth. I trust the mechanic I have known him for 15 years and he does work that I can't do for dirt cheap. He installed all 4 of my new shocks for 80 bucks which was a steal. Everyone else wanted at least 250 for the same job. Now back to topic BBK or SLP? They are only 20 bucks apart in price from AM.

T-Lee. 30 · October 18th, 2011, 11:46 AM

Actually $3000 is lower than the factory price for a factory midpipe

T-Lee. 30 · October 18th, 2011, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Jaa1456

I called Ford to double check and they sell the part for 3100.00. So I guess he was telling the truth. I trust the mechanic I have known him for 15 years and he does work that I can't do for dirt cheap. He installed all 4 of my new shocks for 80 bucks which was a steal. Everyone else wanted at least 250 for the same job. Now back to topic BBK or SLP? They are only 20 bucks apart in price from AM.

He wasnt lying to you at all. Aftermarket midpipes are hell of alot cheaper than the factory mid. $3,203 Buy 2004 Ford Mustang Parts | FordParts.com

PsnSnake_19 · October 18th, 2011, 11:48 AM

yea i bet from ford its that expensive i believe that, and i would say slp

T-Lee. 30 · October 18th, 2011, 11:50 AM

Yea a used aftermarket midpipe with cats would be the best bet. used or new would be ALOT cheaper than the factory mid.

andrewskaggs · October 18th, 2011, 11:55 AM

Good grief. That's almost half the value of the car. lol

Jaa1456 · October 18th, 2011, 11:58 AM

Im gonna order the SLP later today, I pm'ed AM to get a discount code. So hopefully it will be here tomorrow. As long as I get the order in by 4:30

andrewskaggs · October 18th, 2011, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by Jaa1456

Im gonna order the SLP later today, I pm'ed AM to get a discount code. So hopefully it will be here tomorrow. As long as I get the order in by 4:30

You'll be happy with the SLP. I have their x-pipe and fitment was good. I also used their high-flow cats for almost a year without throwing any codes.

October 18th, 2011, 10:57 AM	#1
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	Need Catalytic convertor help or advice My check engine light came on in my 2000 GT. Took it to the shop and they said it is the right side Cat that has gone bad. Factory replacement is 3 grand. I'm selling the car in a few months as it is, so I don't wanna drop 3 grand into it. Are the Cats welded to the stock headers? If not I know that would make things easier. What are the suggestions to fix this and the cheapiest way? Do the Mil eliminators run right into the Cats? Any help would be appreciated thanks.

October 18th, 2011, 11:02 AM	#2
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	Get and O/R H for a few hundred bucks and you're done __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

October 18th, 2011, 11:05 AM	#3
PsnSnake_19 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: tampa Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 0 reviews	get high flow cats which are way cheaper, or you could get an o/r pipe but your check engine light might stay on __________________ SVT all day! Next mods: Mickey thompson street radials, new wheels, gears and tuner, then turboed by 2013

October 18th, 2011, 11:09 AM	#6
PsnSnake_19 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: tampa Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mustang Plug-in MIL Eliminators at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! yea it should and these are for $80 wow i cant believe i forgot about this option __________________ SVT all day! Next mods: Mickey thompson street radials, new wheels, gears and tuner, then turboed by 2013

October 18th, 2011, 11:16 AM	#7
Dysturbed87 Newbie 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 40 iTrader: 0 reviews	Or just find someone that is selling the stock midpipe. Some of my old friends went the MIL eliminator route and they didnt work very well. Check engine would still come on. __________________ 2000 Bright Atlantic Blue Mustang GT - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHBM2ivLHLo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X508J...eature=related

October 18th, 2011, 11:07 AM	#4
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	Would the mil eliminators get rid of the check engine light problem?

October 18th, 2011, 11:08 AM	#5
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	Also any particular brand I should go with? Looking to keep it cheap since im selling the car anyways.

October 18th, 2011, 11:19 AM	#8
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	Thanks, it looks like those work with all 4 sensors. That was gonna be my next question.

October 18th, 2011, 11:28 AM	#10
PsnSnake_19 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: tampa Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 0 reviews	everyone on am said they work really good and if your check engine light is on when you install these, disconnect the battery which will reset the code. I think this should be good enough __________________ SVT all day! Next mods: Mickey thompson street radials, new wheels, gears and tuner, then turboed by 2013

October 18th, 2011, 11:37 AM	#11
andrewskaggs Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 8.26@83.06 (1/8) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Henderson, TN Posts: 1,104 iTrader: 4 reviews	$3000?!? Someone is trying to screw you, my friend. You can buy a used factory mid-pipe usually for around $100. A brand new aftermarket catted mid-pipe can be had for around $400. They can be installed in a couple of hours even if you've never done it before. Never go back to that shop. __________________ SLP :: SCT :: Eaton :: Maximum Motorsports :: Baseline Suspensions :: Strange Engineering MM Bracket Racing Crew BAMA Performance Drag Team #1 Project Thread :: YouTube Channel

October 18th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#12
PsnSnake_19 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: tampa Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^ lol yea that 3k estimate was so ridiculous i didnt even bring it up because i cant believe they said that number __________________ SVT all day! Next mods: Mickey thompson street radials, new wheels, gears and tuner, then turboed by 2013

October 18th, 2011, 11:45 AM	#13
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	I called Ford to double check and they sell the part for 3100.00. So I guess he was telling the truth. I trust the mechanic I have known him for 15 years and he does work that I can't do for dirt cheap. He installed all 4 of my new shocks for 80 bucks which was a steal. Everyone else wanted at least 250 for the same job. Now back to topic BBK or SLP? They are only 20 bucks apart in price from AM.

October 18th, 2011, 11:46 AM	#14
T-Lee. 30 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 03 gt, 96 tbird, 05bv gxp Faster than trolls! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States! Posts: 5,275 iTrader: 0 reviews	Actually $3000 is lower than the factory price for a factory midpipe __________________ 03 V1 S trim @5psi 339/359 3:73's Iraq and Afghanistan War Vet 4 deployments from 01-08.My Wife is also a War Vet

October 18th, 2011, 11:48 AM	#16
PsnSnake_19 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: tampa Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea i bet from ford its that expensive i believe that, and i would say slp __________________ SVT all day! Next mods: Mickey thompson street radials, new wheels, gears and tuner, then turboed by 2013

October 18th, 2011, 11:50 AM	#17
T-Lee. 30 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 03 gt, 96 tbird, 05bv gxp Faster than trolls! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States! Posts: 5,275 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea a used aftermarket midpipe with cats would be the best bet. used or new would be ALOT cheaper than the factory mid. __________________ 03 V1 S trim @5psi 339/359 3:73's Iraq and Afghanistan War Vet 4 deployments from 01-08.My Wife is also a War Vet

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October 18th, 2011, 11:55 AM	#18
andrewskaggs Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 8.26@83.06 (1/8) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Henderson, TN Posts: 1,104 iTrader: 4 reviews	Good grief. That's almost half the value of the car. lol __________________ SLP :: SCT :: Eaton :: Maximum Motorsports :: Baseline Suspensions :: Strange Engineering MM Bracket Racing Crew BAMA Performance Drag Team #1 Project Thread :: YouTube Channel

October 18th, 2011, 11:58 AM	#19
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	Im gonna order the SLP later today, I pm'ed AM to get a discount code. So hopefully it will be here tomorrow. As long as I get the order in by 4:30

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