Catalytic converter Replacement

[spikeb122]

I just got an eastern catalytic unit and new Denso o2 when mine got stolen and it has worked fine. Not sure how it will hold up 2 or 3 years down the line but it was only $70

how's that eastern treating you? i'm looking to get one myself i like the extended warrenty vs your other guys (magnaflow etc)

i just don't want to deal with problems

 

[SnowLizard]

:bump::behindsofa:

Bump to old thread, getting the p0420 code and not so great mpg, which I have searched.... but want to know the following....

A) Which 'off-brand' cat converter did you get?
B) How long has it been in trouble free service?
C) Are you happy not going OEM?
D) Do you have a dual cat setup? (specify if you have cal emissions)

thanks
SnowLizard

 

[AZBub]

:bump::behindsofa:

Bump to old thread, getting the p0420 code and not so great mpg, which I have searched.... but want to know the following....

A) Which 'off-brand' cat converter did you get?
B) How long has it been in trouble free service?
C) Are you happy not going OEM?
D) Do you have a dual cat setup? (specify if you have cal emissions)

thanks
SnowLizard

A.) Full CAT from Oreilleys. I think it was Magnaflow. Works fine, does the job.
B.) 6 months, did have to replace 15 year old bank one o2 a few days ago.
C.) YES
D.) No, thank god.

Make sure you have the oreilley store card. I got enough money back from buying the CAT I stocked up on WIX filters.

 

[fblainen11]

Odds are your insurance company (depending on laws in your state) won't use OEM parts. If you choose to get OEM you may have to pay the difference unless you can somehow get the dealership to say that you can't use aftermarket for some reason. Good luck!

 

[Hortod1]

Another bump-

St. Paul, MN - broad daylight and the CAT was stolen on my 98 T4R. Just wanted to throw this out there for any other MN members on the forum.

 

[sleepydad]

Another bump-

St. Paul, MN - broad daylight and the CAT was stolen on my 98 T4R. Just wanted to throw this out there for any other MN members on the forum.

That sucks.

I have a good used Toyota cat sitting in my garage. I had it on Craig’s list for 100$. Pm me if your interested? Off a 2000 with 180k. For sure would give you the t4r member discount.

 

[RunningForNow]

God damn meth heads. I’ve never had it happen to me, but this is a big problem where I live, in central California. Our county passed stringent recycling laws and I think that helped with the catalytic converter/copper wire thefts, but it still happens from time to time. Now they just go for stock wheels, especially the ones on newer Accord EXs. They can unload them easily, and make a quick $250-300 for the whole set. Sorry if this happened to anyone. It’s a real pain in the ass, and it’s expensive to replace.

 

[dogtail]

God damn meth heads. I’ve never had it happen to me, but this is a big problem where I live, in central California. Our county passed stringent recycling laws and I think that helped with the catalytic converter/copper wire thefts, but it still happens from time to time. Now they just go for stock wheels, especially the ones on newer Accord EXs. They can unload them easily, and make a quick $250-300 for the whole set. Sorry if this happened to anyone. It’s a real pain in the ass, and it’s expensive to replace.

I just installed 2 new cats. I hope the damn cat burglars don't grab them.