If he is telling you to do this to your 2001 SSEI,I would advise against it. A hi flow aftermarket cat would be a nice upgrade though. Gutting a cat on a OBD2 car will more than likely give you at least an intermittent CEL. OBD1 cars are no problem though, since they don't have an O2 sensor after ...

Hey Dave, Nice paint job. I think the guy that painted it for you should be taken care of (by you) when he's to old to take care of himself! Dad

You may want to try cleaning the MAF before spending good money on a new one. Also, check for a vacuum leak or possible loose intake tube or air cleaner housing. A vacuum leak would cause the exact issue that you described. The leak would cause the hi idle until the PCM could correct it to the pre ...

That 3800 is almost broken in with that mileage! Still got another 20 in her!

With belt off, grab SC pulley and rotate back and forth. Should feel solid. If you feel any play, it needs a coupler. Simple and inexpensive to replace. I'm sure someone here has done a write up on it. Also, not something that needs to be addressed immediately. The noise it makes is a nuisance ...