Anyone see a potential problem with replaceing a catalytic converter on an 93 STS Civic.? The cat is a midas special and although it is not a factory honda replacement ayone see a ptotential problem with this.?

TIA.
George P.

 

yes because its not allowed in the rules. but it is up to your competitors to protest.

 

Why should I buy a replacement cat from Honda at $100 when I can get the stock replacement for $35 from midas. It s not a hi-po unit.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ryan12321 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes because its not allowed in the rules. but it is up to your competitors to protest.</TD></TR></TABLE>

And if that's the case what I am supposed to do when the stock one rusts out (as it has) so I am not to replace it.?

 

Replacement cats are allowed, but not if they offer a performance increase. You can get a Midas one, but any OEM replacement cat that isn't also touted as a "high performance" piece probably won't flow as well as stock.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jzr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Replacement cats are allowed, but not if they offer a performance increase. You can get a Midas one, but any OEM replacement cat that isn't also touted as a "high performance" piece probably won't flow as well as stock.</TD></TR></TABLE>STS refers to the stock rules for a clarification:

13.10.E Any part of the exhaust system beyond (downstream from) the header/manifold or catalytic converter, if so equipped, may be substituted provided the system meets the requirements of 3.5. Stainless steel heat exchangers are permitted only if the physical dimensions and configuration remain unchanged. Modifications of any type, including additions to or removal of, the catalytic converters, thermal reactors, or any other pollution control devices in the exhaust system are not allowed and the system must be operable. Replacement catalytic converters must be OEM if the vehicle has not exceeded the 5-year/50,000 mile warranty period as mandated by the EPA. Converters must be of the same type and size and used in the same location as the original equipment converter(s). This does not allow for a high performance unit. If the vehicle has exceeded the 5 year/50,000 mile warranty period, replacement catalytic converters must be OEM-type as per Section 13.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">STS refers to the stock rules for a clarification:

If the vehicle has exceeded the 5 year/50,000 mile warranty period, replacement catalytic converters must be OEM-type as per Section 13. [/I][/B]
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Thanks Keith, I didn't have my rulebook handy.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gphybrid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Thanks Keith, I didn't have my rulebook handy.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Do you even own a rulebook? From any year?

 

If he doesn't then he could have always looked here: http://moutons.org/sccasolo/Ru....html

(Make a bookmark there...)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by poSEuR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Do you even own a rulebook? From any year? </TD></TR></TABLE>
The year my name appears in the back...Do you even care.?


Modified by gphybrid at 12:14 PM 9/23/2003