I'm looking for a stock catalytic converter for a 98R - i called the dealer and the quoted me $695 - is that right? Any suggestions? Is this a specific part number or will a GSR one fit as well?

Any ideas?

Thanks everyone!

 

Dear god please do not spend that.

I'm sure you can find a used one real cheap.

Or just go aftermarket.

 

Haha wtf? I can't imagine that the stock cat would cost that much, perhaps that quote was for the cat & exhaust.

 

holy **** are you serious... junkyard.. or check the classifieds

 

Sounds about right, unfortunately

I sold my stock cat to a local autocrosser who was desperate for one, after he got a ridiculous quote from the dealer.

 

Check the classifieds, they sell *much* cheaper there! And technically cats are illegal to sell in junkyards, you can check but most won't sell them. I believe it's an EPA thing.

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Check http://www.hybridgarage.com. You can buy a Carsound cat with the flanges, O2 sensor plug, and ready to bolt on for $119.00.

 

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IF you buy from them let me know if you recieve it. I have a freind that I believe is still waiting for his. Its been Months.
Dave at SMSP can probally help you out much cheaper then that.

 

thanks everyone - carsound might be the way to go....

 

That's almost as good of a deal as those shiny Mugen valve covers at only $899.95. I saw that Willard said they were close to seven hundred the other day and thought it was some type of a typo.

 

I think I still have my old OE ITR cat. If interested, shoot me an IM.

 

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Sad, but true.

OEM Catalytic converters are ridiculously expensive

 

I would just buy one from SMSP.

 

I think the LS and Type R have the same size cat. The type R has 3 studs where it meets up to the B pipe and the LS has 3 holes for bolts. This is however comparing a 94 LS cat to an 01 R cat that I have in my basement.

 

Stock ones are available used for $50 on the classifieds. Just bought one a few weeks ago. (I have a Comptech highflow for $200 if you are interested too.)

 

looking for a socal local
WTB - stock cat for new owner of my car....

 

Pm'ed!

 

i have one bought it for 50 bux. never used it it has sat in the garage. i'll sell to ya for 50 shipped.

 

Yeah, junkyards/salvage dealers are not permitted to sell used catalytic converters. Big fines.

 

Why cant they, though? Whats the problem with that?

 

I was quoted an even $1000 when I once looked it up with Acura. Needless to say I did not get one. Check the classifieds or a junkyard.

 

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EPA.

 

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They can sell it to you, if the Cat is attached to the B pipe.

 

carsound may be the way to go, but they will not last as long as an OE cat. just letting you know so you do not purchase it blindly. i run a carsound and it's held up so far. some people run it for a couple years with no problem whereas others will have to replace it after just a year or less.

 

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They can sell it to you, if the Cat is attached to the B pipe.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Not from last I heard, had to be disconnected.

PS not all salvage yards will follow laws.