| Author | Message | ||
     John Abrams (Jabra2) New Member Username: Jabra2 Post Number: 33 Registered: 02-2003 |
I have a bad, rattling catalytic converter, but the problem is intermittent and hasn't thrown a code. I brought it to the dealership on one of its good cycles and they said it was fine...what a bunch of BS. Anyways, I am considering just getting aftermarket catalytic converters (ditching my idea of gutting the cats and running O2 sims) and having them welded in rather than replacing the Genuine Y-pipe or getting the expensive NRP. I've already checked previous posts but I'd like to get more input. I hear good things about MagnaFlow stainless steel converters, but only from people with other types of vehicles. Just to confirm and ease my mind, what diameter cats do I need to get? Oval w/air tube, plain oval, or round style? Will these converters work fine with the O2 sensors, or will they end up throwing a code? Any experiences with other types of converters? Thanks very much! | ||
| John Abrams (Jabra2) New Member Username: Jabra2 Post Number: 34 Registered: 02-2003 |
Oh, I forgot to mention one thing. I know welding is generally better, but would a slip-fit cat work all that bad? | ||
| marc olivares (Pugs) New Member Username: Pugs Post Number: 31 Registered: 12-2002 |
Have same problem with my 99', took to a local muffler shop and they suggested the high flow cat($160 installed) while your at it replace that mammoth muffler with a flowmaster and loose the rear resonator (3" from the Y back). sounds loads cooler!!! weld in is always better when it comes to exhaust. check shops that do street rods and custom cars, they seem to have the best custom experience and can get that exhaust up tight. good luck marc | ||
| Brad Russell (Bradnc) Member Username: Bradnc Post Number: 171 Registered: 03-2002 |
If I'm not mistaken LR Charlotte replaced my Cats with slip-fit cats. That's the the service head told me. I'll go take a look and see. Brad |
