i have a 96 lx and the catalytic converter is like $500. Is there a way to swap over to a cheaper universal or something ?

 

get a hiflo cat....

 

have a question...what is difference between oem cat and the ebay cat selling for 50-100 bux???

 

just gut the cat u have now. for free. thats what did. not problems better top end.

 

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maybe he wants to do things legally and might need it to pass emissions check???

try to find a used one online.

 

classsified search for a used one. They are everywhere. I got my 99 si one for $65 shipped.

 

I have to pass inspection. This is the link to the one im being told i need for my car. As you can see it is $563 - Any help would be appreciated.

http://catalyticconvertersite....rsite

 

 

I see nobody understands what you are really asking. You can get an aftermarket header (if you are in california, you need one with a CARB no., such as DC sports) then you can get a catalytic converter welded in downstream. You can find a D series header for around 150-200 dollars, and a universal catalytic converter should set you back another hundred or so. I would suggest getting an EX cat though. Only problem, is you are going to have to hack up your stock exhaust if you don't have an aftermarket one with a 2 peice B pipe.

 

Yes you can get a cheaper cat.
Its like 100-150 bucks.

You local muffler shop should be able to do it cheaply.

 

check ebay for a carsound cat made magnaflow less than 40 plus shipping

 

damn $500 for a cat??

Man your in Irving.. if you wanted something like tomorrow, i'd say goto Honda Heaven and snag one off their cars'

a muffler shop is sure to have one thats not so freakin steep' ugh

damn texas emissions... i know how ya feel'

 

can you recommend a muffler shop.

 

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First, I reccomend you read what I wrote. You have an integrated exhaust manifold/catalytic converter. To all of you guys saying grab a high flow cat TAKE A LOOK AT THE DAMNED LINK!!! You need an EX exhaust manifold or an aftermarket header unless you want to plug up the old 02 sensor holes with a bolt or something (which I don't really think will pass inspection).

 

i bought my used lx/dx header/cat online for $25. do a search on honda-tech or thepartstrader... you just need to pass for now... you might not want to go thru the hastle of chopping up your exhaust yet... you may end up digging deeper into your pockets then you need...

 

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This is one of the only other reasonable responses I've seen in this thread. Check the classifieds for a stcok exhaust manifold. I would loan you mine if you were close.