Quote Originally Posted by James22 View Post
Well I got bad news today. My recent engine problems are due to my cat being clogged. Dealership part is $600. Are there any other good options as far as what people have replaced theirs with? I need something that won't break again so. Has anyone taken out their cats? Not exactly legal but there aren't emission tests here in KY. Thoughts? I can't really afford to sink $1000 into this car
If there are no emissions tests in your state, (and you intend never to move elsewhere) you could get by without the cat. Go to a good shop that does only exhaust repair, including custom work.