Is there any difference in quality of Cat Converters? I was reading a tread and they recommended a Magnaflow one on Ebay. Any help would be appreciated. I might need another one and dont want to send the 600 for OEM. I have a 5th Gen. My cell light just came on and I havent trouble shot it yet but will tonight.

 

aftermarket cats generally don't carry the sasme quality as oem....but that doesn't mean they don't work. i have sold/installed magnaflow's high flow cats with great sound and success @ the smog facility. when i put on a new cat on mine, it will be aftermarket, not OEM. too much money for something i could care less about.

 

ill trade my stock for an aftermarket if u got it/...just hit me up

 

also, many aftermarket cats are less restrictive than their OEM counterparts.

When combined with a better intake system and better exhaust, this can net a small HP gain.

 

Thanks for the response, I am wondering if its worth it to get an aftermarket or would it be better to just get OEM. I dont want to buy another one in a couple of years.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by luder916 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was reading a tread and they recommended a Magnaflow one on Ebay.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

Magnaflow makes a hi-flow cat that flows very well. They go for under $200 Thats what I have.

 

how long do they last? is it just a year or so or will it go the distance?

 

i would get a stainless steel cat it will last plunty long enough

 

Have you modified your Lude at all? Nothing wrong with the Magnaflow hi flow cat even if your car is stock.

 

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The Magnaflow/Carsound high-flow cat goes for ~$50. Get it and be done.

 

Thanks for the replys, I am leaning towards getting a magnaflow but is it street legal in California?

 

No it's not but I have yet to come across a cop who gets down under your car to check your cat lol. The only problem you might have is passing smog but it should be alright. Some people pass with high-flow cats, some dont.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by viper_boy403 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No it's not but I have yet to come across a cop who gets down under your car to check your cat lol. The only problem you might have is passing smog but it should be alright. Some people pass with high-flow cats, some dont.</TD></TR></TABLE>

HAHAHA funny you say that! I have had the majority of my friends get pulled over and the CHP or police called a mechanic in to examine the car. I hope it doesnt happen to me (knock on wood).

 

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Magnaflow does make California CARB compliant cats, but they are almost as expensive as stock (although I would suspect they flow better). So if it's something you're really concerned about, you can still be CARB compliant and never have to worry about it.

 

Yea, out in california we have to smog our cars every two years if your car is over 4 years old. I have to smog car here soon so i am looking for a catt.

 

when buying another cat does it affect the sound of the exhaust as in does it give it a deep tune or a raspy bee sound???