So I've been needing to replace my '01 XJ pre-cat converters for a while now and I'm ready to finally bite the bullet and get this done.
I've already ordered a new header f/ Rugged Ridge and now I'm trying to get the best buy I can on the pre-catalytic converters.
As far as brands go... Catco seems to have the best reviews and cost $240 +/- ... Walker & Davico and a few other 'cheaper' brands have hit and miss reviews. In looking on Rockauto's website I see Walker parts going for $179 and $403 ... not sure what the difference is?? Any suggestions on best places to get the Catco or other brands you've used would be greatly appreciated.
I know the 00-01 XJs w/ Cali emissions are not in the majority so there isn't a TON of online reference material to go thru. There are a couple decent write-ups I've found but no step-by-step so to speak. This past weekend I did a spark plug change on my XJ and got under my rig to get an idea of what type of job this might be. I can't see how you can get a wrench on the lower bolts to get the exhaust header off... it's such a TIGHT weave of exhaust pieces on my '01. I've swapped headers on a few earlier model XJ's and that's not a tough job... but I'm wondering how I can do this while leaving the engine in my rig. I'm thinking I may have to remove my front driveshaft and few other parts before I can even get that dang pre-cat off and swapped out. :\
I've already ordered a new header f/ Rugged Ridge and now I'm trying to get the best buy I can on the pre-catalytic converters.
As far as brands go... Catco seems to have the best reviews and cost $240 +/- ... Walker & Davico and a few other 'cheaper' brands have hit and miss reviews. In looking on Rockauto's website I see Walker parts going for $179 and $403 ... not sure what the difference is?? Any suggestions on best places to get the Catco or other brands you've used would be greatly appreciated.
I know the 00-01 XJs w/ Cali emissions are not in the majority so there isn't a TON of online reference material to go thru. There are a couple decent write-ups I've found but no step-by-step so to speak. This past weekend I did a spark plug change on my XJ and got under my rig to get an idea of what type of job this might be. I can't see how you can get a wrench on the lower bolts to get the exhaust header off... it's such a TIGHT weave of exhaust pieces on my '01. I've swapped headers on a few earlier model XJ's and that's not a tough job... but I'm wondering how I can do this while leaving the engine in my rig. I'm thinking I may have to remove my front driveshaft and few other parts before I can even get that dang pre-cat off and swapped out. :\