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  1. jbdmd

    jbdmd Formula 3

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    #1 jbdmd, Dec 5, 2010
    Check Engine Light is now illuminated. Took it to Ferrari of Scottsdale and was told one of my Cat's is bad. $6300 to replace!!!!!????...just one!!!!!!????? JHFC!!!!!

    Is this my only option!!???

    Do I HAVE to replace it/them??

    How about aftermarket Cat's!!???

    HELP!!!!????

    Thanks in advance!!!!!

    Jason
     
  2. Ingenere

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    #2 Ingenere, Dec 5, 2010
    Jason:

    If the cats are bad there should be an 8 year/80K mile federal emissions warranty.

    If you are out of that period, I would give Alex Traverso a call and do some aftermarket cats. Fabspeed, Tubi, Capristo make some set ups.

    ..... Or you can bend over and grab your ankles at Scottsdale Ferrari! I think they may be having a colonoscopy special this week!:D
     
  3. ttdang123

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    #3 ttdang123, Dec 5, 2010
    Jason

    Call Andy Falbo to see what he can do for you?

    Falbo Motorsports FMS
    17005 East Colony Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (480) 836-7915 ‎
     
  4. jbdmd

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    #4 jbdmd, Dec 6, 2010
    ROFLMAO!!!!!!! :)

    I know I can get a better deal on the service but how much are aftermarket Cat's going to cost me.

    Yes the Cats are out of warranty. The cars in service date is 10/2001

    Thanks for the help guys!!
     
  5. vrsurgeon

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    #5 vrsurgeon, Dec 6, 2010
    Jason,

    Having worried about this last month with my 99... try ebay.. there are always a couple floating around for around a thousand, if you want OEM.

    For aftermarket.. consider test pipes if you're in a non-emissions state.. I think about 500-600 for fab speed.. aftermarket cats run maybe 1600 or so if I recall on the Vividracing site..

    Cheers, Curt
     
  6. Ingpr

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    #6 Ingpr, Dec 6, 2010
  7. bgmix

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    #7 bgmix, Dec 6, 2010
    Jason - STOP - I went through this exact same situation. You have a PM
     
  8. andrew911

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    #8 andrew911, Dec 6, 2010
    Take the car to a reputable independant to confirm that it even needs cats first....
     
  9. jbdmd

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    #9 jbdmd, Dec 6, 2010
    THANKS for all the replies. I am putting the brakes on!! A friend is going to RE-CHECK the codes for me and if I do need new cats I WILL be getting aftermarket Cats!!

    Thanks again guys. I would NEVER make a major move without you!!

    Cheers

    Jason
     
  10. mfennell70

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    #10 mfennell70, Dec 6, 2010
    If I understand the configuration correctly, the CEL can indicate a bad PRE-cat (which is functionally the main cat) in an '01. There are no sensors for the second cat that everyone is suggesting the OP replace with aftermarket.
     
  11. rcuming

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    #11 rcuming, Dec 6, 2010
    I have a right manifold from my 2004 360 with about 7000 miles on it. If you are interested the price is $1,000.
     
  12. andrew911

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    #12 andrew911, Dec 6, 2010
    I still say unless your friend is a ferrari expert to go to a good independant....while I don't know specifics, sometimes the codes read one thing and it's something else. My car had a code some people said could be the cats, but my mechanic went through the car and tightened a couple of fuel injection wires/spark wires and cleaned some contacts, and also narrowed down one bad mass airflow sensor. Your cats may be fine- they are expensive enough to get a second opinion or inspection by a mechanic like mine that may reveal something else throwing the code which could be a much much cheaper fix.
     
  13. Rock-46

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    #13 Rock-46, Dec 6, 2010
    Hey, if you need one or two cats, I got them. They were changed on my 360 with 13k km, and they are like new. They were changed for Fabspeed cats :)

    If you are interesed PM me.

    Rgs, Rok
     
  14. Piper

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    #14 Piper, Dec 6, 2010
    I've got a pair of OEM cats also, 5000 miles on them.
     
  15. blkdiablo33

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    #15 blkdiablo33, Dec 6, 2010
    what is the code your getting,if your getting a cat efficency below theshold its the precats and not the larger cats near the muffler.
     
  16. jbdmd

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    #16 jbdmd, Dec 11, 2010
    Got the car back from the dealer. For now, the code has been cleared and has not reaccurred. My plan, for now, is to do nothing. We shall see what the cars next move is.

    Thanks again!!!
     

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