i keep calling places, when they find out its a 2002 firebird they won't do it cause its undner warrant and they'll get fined

then i have to answer the "why do you wanna put a new cat in a 2002" question too

what should I do sincec no one will put it in.. isn't there welding involved?

if theres no welding involved I'll put it in my self, need to buy some jacks first

 

As far as I know these are the "rules" from an emissions site that I found:

There are strict replacement rules for converters, which must be followed by installers. For vehicles still under warranty, only new car dealers can replace the converter unless the original converter is missing or has been physically damaged. For vehicles that are out of warranty, the converter can be replaced if it is defective or has failed an emissions test. Aftermarket replacement converters must be EPA approved, be the same type as the original and be installed in the same place in the exhaust system as the original. Installers also have to keep the old converter and a record of the repairs (including the reason for replacement) for a certain period of time.

Hope that helps.

------------------
"Because who really wants to be normal anyway."
1998 Camaro 3.8 V6
Sebring Silver
Whisper lid
Flowmaster dual exhaust
Chrome tips
-check link for pics-
http://community.webshots.com/album/42820231QFLrNI

[This message has been edited by casper 420 (edited July 24, 2002).]

 

just change it or take it to a small shop not like any big chain ones

 

i did today, the shop wanted 85 bucks to put it in

everywhere i go they laugh at me... "this guy wants to replace an already high flowing converter with another one"

 

There are a few shops that would probably install it in your area. I know when I got mine, I found a bunch of places that would do it....$85 seems high though. They all wanted $50, so I decided to take it to a friend's shop and install it there.

Technically, the shop didn't install it...I did, but with some help.

------------------
-Nathan
1996 Camaro
3.8L Series II, SLP Cold-Air Intake, Catco cat, Accel 8mm wires, Zexel LSD, 3.42 gears and a Borla catback.
1995 Dodge Stealth R/T
Twin Turbo Intercooled 3.0L AWD M6,A'PEXi AVC-R boost control, HKS Blow-off valve, K&N FIPK, Denso Iridium plugs, 245/40/18 Kumho Supra, Borla Catback,all Mobil 1 fluids.
*VVvvTTttFFff* TNC since 1981!

 

can your boys shop hook me up? if anyone asks i installed it

 

Look for an independent muffler shop.

------------------
2000 BLACK FIREBIRD 3.8 A4, (Stock 3.42 Gears, LSD, W68 Pkg), 160* Powerstat, Whisper CAI & Lid, K&N Filter, 3 Catco Highflow Cat, 3in. S Pipe, 2.75" Dynomax Catback, Sprint Springs, BMR STB, LCAs & Brackets, 18" Mondera Wheels

MOFBA/FASTLOUIS Member... 1/4 Time: 14.981 @ 89.66 MPH