kingkelly

Im in need of a new catalytic converter for my 99 civic ex.
Been calling around, and the cheapest ivefound at Napa is 465! Is this normal for a cat?

I always thought they were cheaper, or at least could be had cheaper. Any places im overlooking? Tried napa and part source. Part source didnt even have it listed in their systems.

Thanks!

Robb

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I put a high flow magnaflow universal cat on my crx last year for $80 bucks.
I got it through Altech Performance.

MPR

If you don't want to spend through the nose, you may have to go with a universal aftermarket cat. Just be aware not all high-flow cats will pass etest. My magnaflow high flow failed horribly (less than 1 year old). I replaced it with an Emico high flow unit and it passed.

You can get oem type universal cats that will work as good as the original cat but will cost a lot less.

kingkelly

Thanks dudes!

Yeah the OEM types were checking out at around 500, so I called Altech, and they have a used Honda one thats still in good condition that theyll sell me for 150. Not bad I think. Still surprised that my 99 needs it after only 140k.

MPR

What is the reason you need to replace it? Did it fail etest?

kingkelly

O2 sensor died and was replaced last week. I guess that screwed up the cat converter too.
Made the check engine light come on and it was starting to sputter in low gears. Had to tow it 30km last week, so didnt want to take any more chances.
Pretty much the first parts to die in my civic ever.

JDMej1

universals probably the cheapest. you could always go to crappy-tire if you have to...

deece

no, crappy tired asked 676 dollars for a 97 ek cat, that's ridiculous.

JDMej1

1st thing, nice old thread revival ahah
2nd thing you need to get the price for a universal one that has to be welded in, they go for about 100 at ct. and any other place

l.d.forget

60$ for odb1, 70 for odb2. Dont know why your paying 100 lol.

JDMej1

its called a rough estimate. i'd rather guess over than under so the OP is prepared for possibly that price

l.d.forget

okay. By the way you made it post, it seamed like you paid 100$ for it. Should have reworded it.

JDMej1

ohh lol nahh i didnt buy one