Inexpensive catalytic converter?

**GungHoPopsicle** · 10-17-2014, 10:59 AM

Looking for a decent, inexpensive catalytic converter to hold me off until I'm able to buy headers and go all-out on the exhaust. Does anyone have any recommendations? I just got quoted $549 for converter/install and that is entirely too much for something I'm going to end up replacing within the next year or two.

**sjgreen6** · 10-17-2014, 05:07 PM

Unless you have California or New York emissions, you should be able to get a good replacement from Rock Auto or other aftermarket between $150 and $200 depending on the side you need (they are specific right or left). I recommend using Walker as a direct substitute as their parts meet all OEM specs and fit like they should. If you need California or New York emissions you will pay just at $300 each. This is a pretty easy bolt in job as long as you don't break any bolts (use a good penetrating oil and let it sit for a while before turning a wrench if you see any rust at all on the studs). You will need to be extra careful with the O2 sensor as they tend to be hard to remove. I would avoid getting penetrating oil anywhere near the the sensor as it can ruin it.