Check for irregularities in engine vacuum. If the cat is plugged, that will definitely be off. Also, you can check back pressure at the O2 sensors with something like this: [ http://www.amazon.com/Tool-Aid-33600-Exhaust-Pressure/dp/B0002SQW9S ]
Spend more time on diagnostics before cutting anything.
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