2muchpsi

Hey guys,
This is my first real question I've asked on here. Just wanted to say nice board, I'm really digging the forums.

I need a new catalytic converter for my 93 SC300. I havent been able to locate any online. I was hoping you guys could point me to the right place to pick one up with a fair price.

Thanks!



2muchpsi

Blizzy

iTrader: (-1)

(1) Where are you in Indiana? I am in Fort Wayne.

(2) I would PM Gazi (CL Member: Aliga). He has a number of junked SC's, one of which I am sure has a functional cat for your car. His prices are very fair.

(3) You might search the classifieds as well, although I don't recall seeing one on there recently.

Jewcano

iTrader: (4)

Does Indiana require a cat? If not just throw in a pipe in its place. More than enough people have done that, me included, and there are no problems observed as of yet .

O. L. T.

iTrader: (17)

Moved engine related thread to engine forum.

2muchpsi

Sorry O.L.T., didn't see the forum distinction there.


I'm in Bloomington. Anybody make bolt in straight pipes for our cars? I'm gonna have a hard time finding an exhaust shop to do it for me.

ihiryu

iTrader: (7)

I wouldn't recommend this, but you could gut it. That's what I did anyway

2muchpsi

yeah, i'd prefer not to gut it....so nobody sells replacements? I figured I would be able to pick something up from Magnaflow or something.

Blizzy

iTrader: (-1)

You are not going to find a direct bolt-on replacement in the aftermarket. There is not enough aftermarket demand in the Lexus community. I would try and get a used one from Gazi that will be a direct swap.

Ali SC3

iTrader: (10)

don't buy a used cat with only half its life left. it might die on you real quick.
get an universal after market high-flow one, theyre only like 50 bucks.
any shop with a welder can put it on.

n8236

I really thought u meant a real "cat." lol

2muchpsi

The problem is the cat is in part of the exhaust manifold itself, right under the "Y" part. So its a special piece, no universal will fit.

sphy1005

iTrader: (3)

My brother in law bought one online at www.catalyticonverters.com its a little over $200

JspecSC3

iTrader: (4)

If you need one just to pass smog I would just purchase a low mileage one from Aliga.

Ali SC3

iTrader: (10)

your right, i never said it would just fit, a good shop would be able to be able to make it fit. all they need to do is cut and extend pipe 17410 with a 90 degree bend, right into a aftermarket cat, and connect to back of exhaust. no big deal

viva la search
http://www.planetsoarer.com/cats/cats.htm