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Old 07-27-2011, 06:49 PM
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sup guys, I'm looking to replace my catalytic converter and need help on deciding on which one to buy. i've got a 00 integra gsr and it has about 170k on it now and think its time for a new one. I don't have any codes or anything, but its been feeling sluggish lately and been getting poor gas mileage. I recently did some regular maintenance stuff like t-belt, plugs, valve lash, etc and that did not help. as for mods i have a greddy ss header, greddy sp2 cat back and a k&n drop in. i do have a cai i will be putting back in soon. i don't want a test pipe because i don't want it loud as ****. so looking for a oem like cat. or something mild like a high flow cat. i was looking a jackson racings piece but haven't heard too much on them. any info would be greatly appreciated.
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In for some info because I'm looking for one too..
Old 07-28-2011, 03:15 PM
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anyone? plz will be purchasing real soon.
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Magnaflow. Run one on my GS-R and ran one on my turbo Nissan. Good quailty, good price. I ran a Catco and it desintigrated in less than a year.
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Magnaflow/CarSound cat 49 state legal. Good enough to pass smog/DEQ in all but Calif, and they make a Ca/carb legal for that. Search for price, reasonable prices also.
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Magnaflow. Run one on my GS-R and ran one on my turbo Nissan. Good quailty, good price. I ran a Catco and it desintigrated in less than a year.
would you happen to remember the part #? was it direct bolt in or needed welding? thanks for the reply btw.
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I had to use a weld in. I have a DB8 with a DC sports 2.25" header and an custom fit Apex WS2.
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If you replace a stock one, you can get direct fit, I thnk 2 inch. If you want larger, you probably will need weld. If yo are replacing stock, then you may be happy with 2" high flow. My old was significantly plugged to look at and I definitely ran better with the new.
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http://www.texashouston.com/

I think 23939, you can check. Also look at ebay and other usual places.
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$216.88 incl s&h ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAGNA...item230f54deec

At least you can install and save labor with the direct fit.
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catco ftw
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cool thanks for the replies guys! i'll post up what i go with and how it turns out after.
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