catalyic converter ???

[bouncin_180]

is there any cheap replacment for the front cat off the manifold ...

eBay Motors: Magnaflow CA Catalytic Converter 95 NISSAN 240SX 37084 (item 390041650729 end time May-02-09 22:26:48 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Magnaflow-CA-Catalytic-Converter-95-NISSAN-240SX-37084_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a16 Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3 a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3900416507 29QQitemZ390041650729QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fP artsQ5fAccessories)

was thinking just get that and have and and exhaust shop weld on some flanges for me cause everwhere else said either its a dealer part only or im looking at 400+ ...

i got a ref ticket and i need to pass asap ...

obd2 readiness wont set for o2 sensor, cat, and egr ... i had to reset my codes cause i had a crankshaft position sensor problem replaced it along with a tune up cap plug wires filters oil etc ... im stuck now help me out

[The Chad]

Cool product. I never seen the replacement front Catalysts. I just swapped out for a Hotshot full length header...that way you can simply swap in a generic inline hi-flow cat. I just never got around to adding any catalyst at all ( I know...I'm retarded, blah blah :) )

[spinitsidewayz]

Damn, SD cops are out for blood. You still getting codes? Do you have smog numbers? HC levels? How do you know its your front cat?

Guess i'll have to be extra careful next time i go back home to SD.

[bouncin_180]

my numbers across are good enough to pass barely but like really border line ...

no codes anymore completely cleared and free

im told its possibly my cat giving me troubles maybe its just the back one im not 100% i do have like 180xxx miles and it looks og

also my o2 i replaced recently too about a a month n 1/2 ago and every else was like within the last month

if u really want my numbers i can post tomorrow

[TravisSW]

Front cat? I'm sorry, but what are you talking about?

S14s only have ONE cat and that's the one closest to the header.

Old ass cat converter, piping, resonator, piping, muffler, pass smog.

[S14DB]

That looks like a match for the piping on the cat. They would just have to cut and weld. May have to take the down pipe off to get to the front flange. The cat body is welded right to it and the bolts may get in the way.


The only worry is that it's only certified as a California PRE-OBDII cat. You are supposed to only run OBD-II certified cats in OBD-II cars. They did this cause a lot of replacement cats are 2-Stage. OBD-II cert requires 3-Stage. All S14 front cats should be 3 stage. This is more Magnaflow not wanting to have to deal with CARB certing it. Since you are doing(Buying) this yourself You don't have to worry about a shop freaking out that it's not a OBD-II part.


Front cat? I'm sorry, but what are you talking about?

S14s only have ONE cat and that's the one closest to the header.

Old ass cat converter, piping, resonator, piping, muffler, pass smog.
Some California models had the manifold cat and a 2nd cat in the S13/JDM location. Most got a hollow cat in the second location. Technically there are 2 cats as the FSM labels the hollow one as a cat also.

[bouncin_180]

so besides the shop doing the flanges for me will it be California smog referee passable or would i have to wait and see

[S14DB]

I don't see how they could tell the difference as long as it passes sniffer. It's the same shape, size and location as the OE. So should pass easily as an OE replacement.

[bouncin_180]

thanks a lot guys im gonna pick up on this and hope for the best ... get my s14 back on road legally haha ...

[bouncin_180]

ok one more thing i guess ill wait to see what u guys say ...

i saw this one but ya
eBay Motors: Nissan 240sx S14 1995 - 1998 Front Catalytic Converter (item 320304345115 end time Apr-23-09 11:30:00 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissan-240sx-S14-1995-1998-Front-Catalytic-Converter_W0QQitemZ320304345115QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item320304 345115&_trksid=p4506.m20.l1116)

or just go with the first one
eBay Motors: Magnaflow CA Catalytic Converter 95 NISSAN 240SX 37084 (item 390041650729 end time May-02-09 22:26:48 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Magnaflow-CA-Catalytic-Converter-95-NISSAN-240SX-37084_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a16 Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3 a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3900416507 29QQitemZ390041650729QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fP artsQ5fAccessories)

or either one would be fine ... thanks everybody

[projectRDM]

The Catco is a bolt in, you could do it yourself in 30 minutes. If you're confident in your labor skills you'd save the cutting/welding needed, plus you can replace it later as needed. If the Magnaflow dies you're forced to cut/weld again.

[bouncin_180]

oh aiight thanks i didnt notice before posting that it wasnt direct fit ...

[bouncin_180]

OMG HELP ME SOMEBODY ... seriously this ebay guy wont sell them to me cause i live in california ... any smog wise guys out there can you tell me if id really make a difference ... im so frustrated at this moment ...

[S14DB]

I just looked it up and it is illegal to sell or ship 49-state/Federal converters in/to California. You are going to have to find a California model.

[bouncin_180]

i get that but i mean damn its ebay lol ... but seriously where can i get a cali legal cats im better off paying the fine for what ive been quoted

[projectRDM]

It's risky, but find someone to order it who's outside of CA, then have him ship it to you. Just know if he gets caught he'll burn you as well, so he better be a good friend.

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