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Old 10-13-06, 02:30 PM
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Default catalytic converter where to buy aftermkt?

hi, i have a 95 sc300 that just failed emissions. the guy at the emission stations and repair shop told me it was the cat. does anyone know where i could buy an aftermarket cat since the one is connected to the y pipe? thanks...
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Engine related questions go in the engine forum.
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Since you are looking to pass emissions you dont have alot of options to replace that Y-precat. At least not that im aware of.
The OEM precat is 500 or more. But you should find several companies selling a direct replacement for 200-225 if you do a web search .
Other than that i havnt seen anything truly aftermarket to replace that Y-cat other than doing an na-t upgrade or Xerd/MVP or Top Speed headers, all of wich may cause you to fail emissions.
If you do find another option please share.
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all three of my cats are magnaflow
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Originally Posted by Shrummi
all three of my cats are magnaflow
Shrummi , you have an SC400 though dont you? On the SC300 we have only 2 cats.
The precat on the SC3 is a Y-shaped cat . And i havnt seen a magnaflow or any other universal cat that would be a direct replacement for it.
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Why does moderator OLT keep posting this put on engine forum, when it is on engine forum?
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Originally Posted by over40driv
Why does moderator OLT keep posting this put on engine forum, when it is on engine forum?
Engine forum means it relates somehow to the engine. This includes anything to do with the transmission, engine, exhaust, engine swap, car dying, turbo, etc...
Suspension forum is pretty self explanitory.
The main forum is for things that don't fall into either category... for instance some electrical problem, problem with seat or power mirrors, showing off pictures, etc...
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Default Magnaflow cat.

Make sure it is not the the downstream cat. My '92 SC3 with 196k failed emissions on two of three tests, HC and Oxides of N. I made at least a dozen trips to the emissions test. No MIL was on. Took it to a local muffler shop and for $175.00 on the second cat. it passed emissions.
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Originally Posted by over40driv
Why does moderator OLT keep posting this put on engine forum, when it is on engine forum?

It means that the original poster did NOT put it in the correct forum, and OLT was considerate enough to move it to the correct forum for us and then is alerting the original poster to his incorrect posting location.
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