cat question

[julio_a]

Hey guys, I know they got strict on cats so I'm sure I can't go to a random muffler shop and have one put on, my car failed smog amd the guy suggested my cat was done. For those that have gotten new ones recently, how do I go about getting a new one?

 

[shelbyluvv]

go to performancepeddlers.com and order a direct fit one. I got mine for $86 shipped.

 

[julio_a]

go to performancepeddlers.com and order a direct fit one. I got mine for $86 shipped.

Will they ship to california?

 

[WebDog]

What year Jeep?

 

[Gerr]

It really depends on the age of the car. Most obd1 (pre 96) can use standard cats the obd2 years are more perticular at work we buy cats from miller catalizer and just weld them in. All they need to know is the year make and model and which cat it is if there are multiple cats

 

[johnnyc]

His profile says his Jeep is a 93.

Call a few local muffler shops and ask them for a quote. The best price I found was at Plaza Muffler - $200 for a Magnaflow cat installed.

I ended up getting a Magnaflow cat installed for $100. The State paid for the rest. Oh, and I was told that OBDI vehicles now need OBDII cats. Don't know if that is true.

 

[julio_a]

Yeah 93 xj, I remembered hearing that they were getting strict on cat replacement. That's why I asked if its harder than it used to be. Thanks everyone.

 

[Johnnie Walker]

Well, if you can get a direct fit one, then you should be able to unbolt your current one and bolt the new one in.

 

[Skwerly]

I roll an '88 with a universal one and it passes every time, but that's not to say someone else's would, as well. It's well-known that I'm the luckiest individual on the planet, so who knows?

I think mine is clogged pretty badly again, though, and so it's time to weld another one up. Sigh.

 

[Clean Racing]

No the law now states that any cat conv sold in calif must have a CARB number stamped on it to be smog legal... it has nothing to do with obd1 or 2.. just fyi.. You need to check and see if the cat is California Air Resources Board legal.. here is the link to magnaflow..

http://www.magnaflow.com/02catalytic_converters/02product/displayuniversal01.asp?catalogid=48340&universal=39005

 

[Darky]

My 85 Nissan truck required a $280 CARB approved cat. Bought it at Kragen and had it welded by a muffler shop for $40. My XJ got a free one from Chrysler through the E22 recall.

 

[homebrew]

I just installed a magnaflow cat and muffler yesterday Sounds Great! Had to smuggle in the cat from my in laws because it is a 49 state version. Moving to WA in a few months so I dont have to worry about CA smog anymore . YEA!

 

[Original_MudButt]

The best price I found was at Plaza Muffler - $200 for a Magnaflow cat installed.

That's a damn good price compared to my 98'....