You can get aftermarket cats much cheaper. Be careful on the number of cells, as if they aren't 'capable' enough it can flag the EML.
Bottom end failure tends to sound a bit more 'pneumatic drill' digging up a pavement sound. You'd probably notice oil consumption and other issues for it to be that. But like everyone has said, either one of the tensioners or one or both of the cats.
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