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bigwingboy
Joined: 09 Dec 2003 Posts: 51 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:50 am Post subject: CAT gone.......please come back! |
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3 years later and my aftermarket DEC catalytic converter is dead. I really thought it should last longer. Anyway, I'm looking for CAT replacement suggestions. I can:2. Get a "California recertified" CAT. 3. Or just stick another DEC on.
I would really like to go original BMW, but the cost is outrageous of course. Anyone know a good source? The "California recertified" is a used OEM CAT, but it does come with a 5yr/50000 mile replacement warranty. www.convertergeek.com
Suggestions?
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cjhsa
Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Posts: 325 Location: West Michigan
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:23 am Post subject: |
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Move somewhere with fewer smog regs. |
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bigwingboy
Joined: 09 Dec 2003 Posts: 51 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:36 am Post subject: |
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Far more expensive than replacing a CAT or maintaining smog. |
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peerless
Joined: 12 Nov 2003 Posts: 1721 Location: Orange County, Ca
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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Well I dont know what kind of budget your on to make suggestions.
My freinds dad buys the cheapest CAT he can have installed. Every year! He doesnt seem to get the idea you get what you pay for.
My 85 325e still passes smog with the original converter. So in the end you get what you pay for. With that said,
I might recommend a aftermarket performance converter such as a MagnaFlow. They offer higher then stock flow rates and last for many years.
Or just throw the cheapy back on for another 3 years.
There are lots of options, talk to your local exhuast shop. _________________ Robert
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mutandis
Joined: 04 Oct 2002 Posts: 361 Location: Cockeysville, MD.
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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:47 am Post subject: |
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BavAuto sells cats for around $400... That's the cheapest I've seen so far. Dealer's cost on a new one is around $800 and change.
Does anyone have any experience with BavAuto's catalytic converter? _________________ -Dave
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85-325e
Joined: 30 Jun 2002 Posts: 4712 Location: Southampton, NY
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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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I do... lasted 3 years of moderate driving, then was toast... I ended up getting a used OEM cat from Roadstergal, who used to be up here a lot and was a moderator, and it's worked perfectly. If you can get a good condition used factory cat, there's a HUGE difference between it and the aftermarket stuff. The OEM is MUCH heavier, has much better welds, and I'm sure the ceramic stuff is probably better too. The only downside is that a new OEM cat is about $1,200-1,300! _________________ Cosmo - 1985 BMW 325e, Single Owner, 265,000+ ORIGINAL miles and still going strong! But now on the East Coast and the salt air corrosion is eating my beautiful car alive...
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