Need New CAT
 

I will probably need a new catalytic converter soon and saw a great disparity in prices, ranging from over $300 to about $85. Meineke wants 170 to install a "Maremont". Anyone ever hear of this brand? Are they any good? I would like to get a performance cat but I need to pass emissions test soon. Any one out there have ideas?

James in NJ

Here at my shop it would cost you $109.95 for the Magnaflow cat, $40 labor to weld it in place, plus tax = $159.07.

We use Magnaflow because they are very good, and they last for years.
There is a shop here that installs some cheap cats for $90, OTD., but they are what's called a 'one pass cat', because it won't last more than a year.

You should shop around, or maybe you can get one online, then have a muffler shop weld it in.

Yeah I hear maremounts suckbigballs. However, go aftermarket. They arent that bad to install.

RE: New Cat
 

Okay,

So I shop around for a new cat, Magnaflow being one of the good ones. Anyone else know of some other names? How about "Bosal", I see a lot of them around. Then I have it installed. Does it need to be welded? Or can I do this my self with sockets and wrenches? It looks like I could do it but I'm not sure. Also, in the future, (when my wallet gets fatter) I would like to upgrade to a header with larger down pipe, so what should I take into consideration with an eye toward that? Also, still have not gotten hood open but am going to body shop this weekend. I hope they don't have to cut anything as I recently payed $229 for the "header panel" (nose cone). Special question to mrnickleye: after replacing the 02 sensor, I have noticed a difference (for the better) in engine opeation and especially fuel consumption, should I attempt another pass at the emissions test without the new cat and just see what kind of numbers pop out?

Thanks to everyone for all their help,

James in NJ

try burns they usually have good stuff

scruffy.....a weld-in is cheaper than a bolt-in cat.

http://www.car-sound.com/catalog/universal/940.aspx

Magnaflow for your car, turbo 3" .....or n/a 2 1/2".
You can shop around the net for a good price.

Here...$65. (we buy quantity at $45 ea)

http://www.hottexhaust.com/search_re...hParamType=ALL