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I just bought a 2001 SS two days after bringing it home the check engine light came on, my hubby gutted the clogged converters and changed four o2 sensors. He reset codes with code reader and i cant get rid of P0420 and P0430, my question is will they stay on as long as the converters are gutted? Do i need to have them on the car to get the light to go away to go through NJ inspection? Can anyone help?
welcome to the site... you'll need to either buy 02 sims for the rears or have them tuned off...Quote:
Originally Posted by my1stss
OK I was correct. I just replied in another thread in a different section that the OP started...Quote:
Originally Posted by Spaz
buy new cats or get the rear O2's tuned out.Simulator's are a waste of money.
There is a policy through G.M. were they extended the warranty on convertors that may apply to your car,depending on mileage,but the dealer is not going to warranty them if they've been gutted out.
Thanks guys, I bought new cats I thought that it may be best to keep it the way it is supposed to be I guess. Now hopefully once they are installed and the computer is reprogrammed it will be ready for inspection!
yup if you dont plan on doing much with your car..keep the cats.Quote:
Originally Posted by my1stss
Welcome to ls1.com..Quote:
Originally Posted by my1stss
The codes for the rear o2's will turn off/clear on thier own after a few start/run cycles...
Yea I dont plan on it really, its plenty fast for me. Now husband on the other hand....mite try and add a few things, lol. Thanks guys!
you better tell him to keep his hands off of it .Quote:
Originally Posted by my1stss
wait... i changed my mind on the answer... you'll need an APS twin turbo kit... after that is installed and tuned everyything should be fine...Quote:
Originally Posted by my1stss
:wall: :bino: :D
I know you're messing around, but APS turbo kits have MAJOR problems with their head units. They are off-shored now and are produced in China. They have problems with cracking with heat. As far as I know, they stopped manufacturing the turbo kits for the LS1 due to this problem. That was about 6 months ago or so. Not sure what has changed since then, if anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spaz
Its all good I know they are gonna mess wit me cause I'm a chick and I dont know much!
I went with new converters they will be here tomorrow, thanks though!
:thumbup: check out the eastern section too... i have a sticky in there "ls1 picnic" that you and you hubby could chow up for... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by my1stss
omg i love peeps :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Spaz
just had to give you a hard time ryan
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Originally Posted by shady milkman
damn you!!! :lmao:
You should have inquired about the codes BEFORE hacking up the converters. GM would have replaced them for FREE.
Be sure to do full driving cycles after you replace the cats - if you do a search there's a write up on GM driving cycles. The system needs to read ready in order to pass inspection.