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Date:         Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:27:18 -0600
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Catalytic converter comparisons
Comments: To: Ed Duntz <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Ed

My 90Westy ~ VDubaru ~ has been ExhaustingThrough a MagnaFlo HighFlow Direct Fit Cat' (MPE-22918) since 20Feb2k7 / about 79000mi

26000-H2OBoxr & 53000-EJ25 ~ It has had an AfterCat O2Snsr on it The last 45000mi & so far there have been no complaints about it from the

ECU ~

ORR ~ DeanB

On 30 Jul , 2014, at 10:13 AM, Ed Duntz wrote:

> There has been quite a bit of talk here lately about oxygen sensors; how about a comparison to a related item- catalytic converters? > > I'm buying the GoWesty stainless exhaust while it's on sale. Since I'm installing it on my 1.9, I need to get a 2.1 cat with the oxygen sensor hole. Since I'm in CT, I don't need a CA CARB compliant cat, so I can go with the 49-state cheaper cats. > > From what I've found, most come with a 25,000 warranty on the performance, and a 5-year, 50,000 mile warranty on the body. I've seen a few exceptions, though- Advance only warranties their Magnafows for 90 days, though they say that the longer warranty applies through the manufacturer. Autozone warrants their Bosal for life. > > I've seen some size difference specs, though I'm assuming that a small difference won't affect installation. I've seen some listed as 11" in length, and some 12". > > Prices range from $89 shipped from RockAuto for an Eastern, to $137 (but $87 with coupon code). So I can get one for under $90. > > Has anyone noticed differences in fit or quality among the brands? Some are round and some are oval; some have heat shields and some do not. > > The major brands seem to be Magnaflow, Bosal, Walker, and Eastern. > > Feedback is appreciated. > > Thanks, > Ed in CT


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