Catalytic converter theft

[zzMOOKYSzz]

Any inexpensive ideas out there either than 150 cat clamp systems???

 

[Madhun67]

We used to spray them with high heat fluorescent paint to deter thieves from turning them in for profit at salvage yards .
In Ohio after awhile most legit recyclers were aware not to pay for any that had paint on them .

 

[PinkTaco]

If they steal it just put test pipe in its place its like 30 bucks

 

[zzMOOKYSzz]

Never heard of those/that but I'll goggle it... thanks....

 

[PinkTaco]

Its an empty pipe in place of converter

 

[PinkTaco]

Its an empty pipe in place of converter

 

[WiskyT]

They steal them with a sawzall. I doubt that test pipe is going to just bolt up after they cut the cat out unless they are very conscientious thieves.

You need to put the test pipe in before they steal the cat.

 

[PinkTaco]

They steal them with a sawzall. I doubt that test pipe is going to just bolt up after they cut the cat out unless they are very conscientious thieves.

You need to put the test pipe in before they steal the cat.

Agreed

 

[zzMOOKYSzz]

So how does a pipe perform the same as a converter???Am I missing something??Please explain....appreciate all replys....thanks....

 

[BillK]

It doesn't. It simply fits in place of the missing converter. It's not intended for on road use. In most states you'd probably not pass you state emissions test without a catalytic converter.

 

[PinkTaco]

It doesn't. It simply fits in place of the missing converter. It's not intended for on road use. In most states you'd probably not pass you state emissions test without a catalytic converter.

Im in fl no emmisions f*** the environment and the performance is exactly the same

 

[RangerAl]

My solution, homemade skid plate under the transmission. Installed different size & type fasteners.