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Thread: Reputable Catalytic Converter Company

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    Reputable Catalytic Converter Company

    The Vehicle in question is a 2000 Honda Odyssey.

    Recently threw a P0420 code.
    Upon reading on AllData and performing the tests needed with the code
    as well as snooping around the forums,
    I have concluded that the Van needs a new converter.

    I have read that the magnaflow cat from summit works well.
    but I just did a general search for cat and came up with a variety of different companies.

    I know magnaflow is a good company,
    but does anyone have any experience with replacing a cat with OE specs?

    one site has the following listed as OE replacements:
    Benchmark
    Bosal
    Catco
    Davico
    Eastern

    The only ones I have heard of are Benchmark and Catco.
    Appreciate a little help and info from you guys.

    Thanks In Advance!
    Avi

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    Re: Reputable Catalytic Converter Company

    avi,

    ive heard that catco, eastern and magnaflow all have good productxs.

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    Re: Reputable Catalytic Converter Company

    Quote Originally Posted by Bob98SR5
    avi,

    ive heard that catco, eastern and magnaflow all have good productxs.
    Thanks Bob.
    I was snooping around the forums a little more and kept coming up with magnaflow from guys, but from summit its a few bucks more then I can get an eastern or catco for...

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    Re: Reputable Catalytic Converter Company

    Just a little insight, the good inexpensive cats are coming from Canada... Why because the mining operation for platinum is located there as well as the plants that make them.

    I purchased replacement cats for my 4Runner from a company off eBay, Muffler Express Distribution, username mufexpress, even though they are technically not legal on CA, my truck passed smog easily and they were a simple bolt on units.

    As for pricing they couldn't be beat.....

    here's a link to see if they have one for your vehicle
    http://stores.ebay.com/Muffler-Express-Distribution

    just looked and he does sell them for your vehicle
    Honda Odyssey 99-04 3.5L Catalytic Converter $108.00
    99 SR5 4Runner Highlander 5spd V6 4WD e-locker<br />Myspace<br />3rd Gen Bumper Build-up<br />1GR-FE 4.0L V-6 &amp; RA60F 6-speed for my project vehicle<br /><br /><br />Don&#039;t Ask when I&#039;m gonna go SAS, I&#039;m not... I&#039;ll build a buggy first!

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    Re: Reputable Catalytic Converter Company

    WHOA!!!
    Sweet Bruce!
    thanks for the info.

    Figure New York Can't be as bad as Cali so.

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    Re: Reputable Catalytic Converter Company

    Bruce, you've been holding out on us!!!

    That is exactly what I've been looking for.

    Thanks!

    Erich
    -Erich
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    Re: Reputable Catalytic Converter Company

    ill have to keep this thread in mind.. iv had cats go bad before, and they can be $$$
    - Kevin

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    Thread revival: I just bought the one that BruceTS recommended as my cat needs replacing. Bolt on is what convinced me as most of the ones I shopped for this morning required welding. Let's see if I pass in CA. As it is, I've barely passed the last 3 times.

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    Bob, you probably won't have a problem with the sniffer. I'd be concerned with the visual inspection. Since this thread was started, California has made stricter requirements for aftermarket cats. Does your cat have a part number and executive order number on it? The smog shop will look for these, and compare them to what CARB deems acceptable for your vehicle.

    There are listings on the Air Resource Board's website.
    Adam

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    I had no problem passing with my buggerweld Cat, but it had the number stamped on it. They didn't even check. No visual under the vehicle, even though mine is nearly 2 feet off the ground.
    2005 Lexus LX470 - Stock for now...

    1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 + a bunch of goodies. Lifted, Locked, Illuminated and Armored. Winner,"Best Offroad Truck" - 2010 Pismo Jamboree. It's been upside down and still drives me to work.

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