PRIUS CATALYTIC CONVERTER ANTI-THEFT 2021
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- Опубліковано 16 січ 2025
- IG @nick.nakai
In todays video I explain a little about the Miller Cat Corp catalytic converter shield, as well as show you how easy it is to install this thing, an affordable option to help deter thieves from stealing your catalytic converter, Very popular car prone to this issue. and very expensive repair if you find yourself with a stolen catalytic converter. Huge shoutout to Miller Cat Corp for sending my this shield, Feel free to comment or email them with any questions.
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I installed one of these last month. I got the rivet nut tool at Harbor Freight for $50. Pro Tip: Cat Shield comes in a big cardboard box. Put that box under your car when you do the drilling. When you’re done drilling, slide the cardboard box out. That way, you won’t be crawling all over metal shavings when you’re putting in the rivets and tightening the bolts!
Nice and yea the metal shavings were a problem, I used my leaf blower after to blow them out lol
Just to be clear - you'll need a rivet NUT tool to install our Cat Shield as we use rivet nuts instead of rivets.
@@millercatcorp Fixed that. And I like your product!
@@marshallgoldberg8376 Appreciate the kind words! Glad we can help to provide a reliable and quality product for the community!
I'm over in London this is a huge problem, some thieves are even waiting till customers fix the car then they steal it again
Thats super messed up.
The cabinets are fire af!
I asked to get all drawers for the bench portion.
They are a total garage game changer man, Loving em and nice I thought about more drawers but I already have plenty tool storage space in my HF box.
Can you tell me why did you quit working at Toyota ?
Hope there will be a video about the cabinet setup and garage update. As always thank you for the video.
There is, coming next week.
Nice video! Could u do video or know where I could find video to install a shield for Gen 4 Prius 2018)? Thx!
I don't have a gen 4 prius to show you but It would be very similar and just as easy. Miller cat should have some instructions on their website for more info.
A thief can still drill these out, right, albeit a little more time consuming?
A LOT more time consuming because they are stainless steel. Five minutes per screw would be optimistic, and a single drill bit would not last through a single screw head. Risk in a theft is proportional to the amount of time spent doing the dirty deed.
Great, great video. Thank you so much for your exceptional video. ❤
What’s the name of the instrumental music you’re playing while you’re drilling??
sorry I do not remember the name, I get all my copyright free music from epidemicsound if that helps
Great video, love the cabinets 🔥
Thanks, unboxing and install video going up next week!
I have Prius and all I did was welded the the catalyst converter bolts by the manifold.
They cut after the manifold usually tho so welded bolts wont help much.
Now that's an cool and awesome invention brother👏💯and thanks for the how to install vid now ik if I never have to install 1 I can thanks to you bruh peace✌✌
No problem, and yea super easy install anyone can do it
Why’s it so hard to get the 2016 exhaust assembly replacements
Covid delaying production
Maybe put a wood block behind the that hole with the fuel line before you drill... and whats going to stop a thief from buying a plate to get the special tool
They can, but it is also practical to fill the heads with epoxy after installation. Removing that requires a torch, time, a pick, and patience. It is all about making theft difficult.
Having a special tool like that in their possession if searched would constitute possession of burglar tools. A Sawzall would raise eyebrows but it would have more legitimate uses. Not so much a special security key.
Nicely done.
People: don't spend that kind of money, just have a shock sensor installed to your alarm, set it to high and Everytime it senses movement, vibration will trigger the alarm; thieves don't work with noise nor lighting, especially noise.
They seriously dont care anymore xx
The drilling is noisier than an alarm. An alarm wont do jack
Is the cat shield reversable?
It is but now you got to extra holes in the back
how many cat converters are on a 2013 Prius? I heard some Prius have two.
Pretty sure All prius have 1 cat. There is a resonator after the cat that some people mistake as another cat
Technically, they have a "precat" in the exhaust manifold. If that is counted there are two, but only one is accessible under the car.
@@LetsDriftMedia There are 2 but inline the oxygen sensor stay in between those cats
That’s a cool product 🤘🏽
Thanks!
Hey I did one of these a while ago, just wondering what your labor rate was lol?
Nice, this was my own car so labor rate was free lol, If it were at the dealer I would quote 2hrs. seems fair.
Toyota really lost a great tech when they lost u! VERY CLEAN PRIUS!! I'm a senior, own a 2019 gen 4 Prius, & I installed a Miller in 2020 myself. MUCH better made/dont use rivets but rivet nuts so TECHS can remove if necessary. GREAT advice on coolant lines. I figured, no ones stealn gen 4 cats but when I saw those lines, all I could think is $$$$$. So are u a tech at BMW or Mercedes now? U NEED to own ur OWN place!! 👍
PEACE!! SICK CABINETS MY FRIEND!
Thanks man, install video coming next week.
put up your merch store again plz
Will be releasing Tech shirts pretty soon.
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Hello Nick, YOLO! Great review on installation. Too bad it's come to this.
Yea I feel bad when customers come in and have to pay a grand and up sometimes. I would be pretty pissed.
@@LetsDriftMedia we took our Tacoma in for battery replacement two months ago. While waiting for replacement I witnessed customers picking up vehicles that had had cats stolen then repaired/replaced by Toyota Dealership.
Tacoma coming soon! Stay tuned..
Great Video Buddy 👍🔩⚙🧰 In The Future Are You Going To Open Up A Small Toyota Mechanic Shop ?? 🔧🔩🧰🗜⚙
Your Garage Looks Like A Small Shop Only Thing Missing Is A Car Lift 😎👍🔧🧰
Thanks man, and I don't think so, I like to leave work and forget about work/not stress out about it when im not there, running your own shop is non stop working even when you are not at work you have to run your business, I like just doing side jobs here and there in my garage.
Aaaaaaand Yea!!!!!
Yo yo yo Nick. Awesome video. Check out Toyota maintenance UA-cam channel. He has a video of this same kit. Why are prius's always have the cats stolen on them? Lmk. Also, do another day in the life of a Toyota technician again. I love those videos. You're # 1 man.
Will do! and my guess is they are worth the most when you go to sell them Plus super easy to access.
That thing is trash. They will spend 30 minutes or more. Hire a pro welder and get it done rite.
Lol Weld what exactly ? A cat shield to the frame of the car?
@@LetsDriftMedia Yes get some steel and do it your self. If you dont know how get someone to do it .dummy.
I very much doubt they will spend 30 minutes. The average is three minutes and every minute increases the risk of discovery. There are cars out there with no shield; why take a half hour risk?