Catalytic Converter brands

My 19 year old (260K miles) catalytic converter looks like it needs to be replaced finally since I can't pass the smog test. I realize that you should expect what you pay for but are there any cat brands out there that I should stay away from and alos are there brands that I shoudl be happy with?

I don't want to buy some POS to save a few bucks now and then need to replace it again for the next smog test.

Thanks, you guys are always helpful

I guess my thanks were premature since not responses.

I couldn't wait any longer so I had a Magnaflow/Car Sound universal cat replacement installed.

I passed the smog test with flying colors now so I'm good for at least two years. I'll try to remember to update this post when I smog test in 2011 to see if the cat is still holding up.

Was just going to say get the magnaflow cat from summit. Think mine came out to 114 bucks and works great.

magaflow and walker cats are the most common, other than the over priced direct replacements from the stealer.