Can someone please find me a Catalytic Converter!
08-23-2011, 08:36 AM
#1
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Can someone please find me a Catalytic Converter!
My 97 failed SMOG again, like it does every 2 years.
High HCs are the issue every time. I just spent the past 2 days doing a timing belt, grounding kit (stupid I know) and just general tune up. But I think it is time for a new cat.
I have a Random Technology cat on right now that is 2 years old. I was talking with Jeff from 1320 Motorsports in Elk Grove, and he said that the random cats are only good for about a year and that I should go back to a stock cat. I have driven around looking for a place that will install an aftermarket one, but all the shops want to weld one in, and I do not want a weld in cat.
I see that a stock one is $600+ at acuraoemparts.com, so my question is: is there a place to get/order a quality aftermarket cat that will actually let my car pass SMOG.
oh and BTW I hate CA and CARB and the EPA
plus I am throwing in pictures for people to look at
High HCs are the issue every time. I just spent the past 2 days doing a timing belt, grounding kit (stupid I know) and just general tune up. But I think it is time for a new cat.
I have a Random Technology cat on right now that is 2 years old. I was talking with Jeff from 1320 Motorsports in Elk Grove, and he said that the random cats are only good for about a year and that I should go back to a stock cat. I have driven around looking for a place that will install an aftermarket one, but all the shops want to weld one in, and I do not want a weld in cat.
I see that a stock one is $600+ at acuraoemparts.com, so my question is: is there a place to get/order a quality aftermarket cat that will actually let my car pass SMOG.
oh and BTW I hate CA and CARB and the EPA
plus I am throwing in pictures for people to look at
08-23-2011, 08:43 AM
#2
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Can someone please find me a Catalytic Converter!
No clue about aftermarket cat. But just incase you do deside to buy OEM. hondapartsunlimited.com is about $564.13 ship. A couple bucks cheaper then acuraoemparts.com
08-23-2011, 09:03 AM
#4
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
08-23-2011, 10:44 PM
#5
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Can someone please find me a Catalytic Converter!
I just bought a 00 py itr from a guy in placerville and it failed smog and also needs a new cat. Let me know if you find any good deals on cats in the Sacramento area.
08-23-2011, 11:00 PM
#6
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 946
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Can someone please find me a Catalytic Converter!
I took my R to a muffler shop and had them put on a cat, went across the way and did a test only. Passed with flying colors. Installed cost me $180, damn Cali and their smog every 2 years.
08-23-2011, 11:00 PM
#7
Re: Can someone please find me a Catalytic Converter!
Hey, PM me ur number and remind me. I have the part number on the carsound cat I bought last year. Its just in the garage.
Trending Topics
08-23-2011, 11:09 PM
#8
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Posts: 1,252
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Re: Can someone please find me a Catalytic Converter!
if u dont want them to weld it on then tell them u want flanges or find another shop. theres no reason why they cant put flanges so it all bolts on like oem... they can even use the flanges from your oem setup.
08-24-2011, 01:28 PM
#9
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Can someone please find me a Catalytic Converter!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
