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Old 09-28-2016, 01:34 PM
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I've been getting a misfire code and narrowed it down to a clogged cat.. new cats for this car run for nearly $800 a piece. Is there any reason I should stay away from just welding on a Chevy 4.8L cat?
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yes really. BMW uses some really good quality high flow cats. You'd be loosing power. get some used BMW units.
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Originally Posted by DanielFD
yes really. BMW uses some really good quality high flow cats. You'd be loosing power. get some used BMW units.
Okay cool appreciate it
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