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nswst8
07-05-2012, 07:23 PM
Ran across a good info video on catalytic converters (mine failed) $300 for a new one.

http://youtu.be/rmtFp-SV0tY

http://youtu.be/7ZbAHTolx4E

http://youtu.be/1zH22Qpe2GA
POS carb
07-06-2012, 02:19 PM
catalytics are generally good for the life of the vehicle assuming the fuel mixture is correct and it isn't burning oil. When they are overheated they melt and plug up the exhaust and is usually caused by ignoring another problem and continuing to drive the car.
DBMaster
07-06-2012, 02:35 PM
And, yet, many (even on this forum) decide to remove the converter to supposedly increase performance. Comments? Why does the owner of an old car "deserve" to put more pollution into the atmosphere than anyone else?
nswst8
07-06-2012, 03:01 PM
And, yet, many (even on this forum) decide to remove the converter to supposedly increase performance. Comments? Why does the owner of an old car "deserve" to put more pollution into the atmosphere than anyone else?

It's the American way. LOL
DBMaster
07-06-2012, 03:13 PM
Right! Fight against "The Man."
Dr_Snooz
07-06-2012, 08:00 PM
And, yet, many (even on this forum) decide to remove the converter to supposedly increase performance. Comments? Why does the owner of an old car "deserve" to put more pollution into the atmosphere than anyone else?

Because he's broke yo.
nswst8
07-07-2012, 07:51 AM
Right! Fight against "The Man."

A joke, Mike.

I for one do not believe in removing the emissions equipment for a few more horses.
DBMaster
07-07-2012, 07:15 PM
Joke, yes. I wonder what is different about the converters (name brands) that cost only around $100.
Dr_Snooz
07-07-2012, 08:29 PM
Joke, yes. I wonder what is different about the converters (name brands) that cost only around $100.

Well, they are all illegal in CA now. Thank you stupid CARB.
nswst8
07-07-2012, 09:24 PM
It's like everything in California is stupidly expensive because companys have to pay for expensive license/reveiws/testing of everything entering the state. This is why they are dead broke ass fools.
Shawn87AccordDx
11-04-2012, 10:37 PM
Cool videos. Now to find something cheap to replace my clogged converter...
POS carb
11-05-2012, 01:18 PM
bosal 099-258
direct fit oe replacement
various websites $110

pacesetter# 80-1600
direct fit high-flow
summitracing and jegs sell them for $185
Legend_master
11-05-2012, 02:09 PM
Joke, yes. I wonder what is different about the converters (name brands) that cost only around $100.

My understanding is the materials used inside them. I have cut the cheap ones apart, they do not use ceramics or platinum. From what I could tell it was all aluminium.