Replacing Catalytic Converter

[Nights]

Hi guys,

On pit inspection Ive been asked to get a new catalytic converter fitted, apparently mine sounds hollow meaning the stuff inside has worn out and that means it doesnt comply.

So anyway, i need a new one. Im not sure how emission laws work etc, can I import one from the UK or America and fit it to my car?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/R33-Skyline-GTS-T-Cat-Catalytic-Converter-2yr-Warranty-/150330537572?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item230065f664

Something like that? Ive been quoted 600 to get it done here, not to mention i wont be able to use the temp sensor unless they do a dodge job and make a hole and weld it in. Just figured this seems a hell of a lot easier and cheaper.

[Got a Pulsar]

Check out "Kudos" or "Justjap" traders on here.

Get a hiflow cat from them or even speak to a local exhaust place.

$600 is too much.

[StevenCJR31]

were you quoted $600 for a gold plated convertor? traders on SAU will sell you one (recommend you go that way)also plenty hi flow cats on ebay, if you have some mechanical knowledge and a set of ramps you can fit it yourself for far less than $600

[starwarz]

money down the drain do it yourself, get a mate to help its peanuts.

Coming from the guy who just handed the tools to my mate while he did all

the hard bits ! even so its just a few bolts and dropping the exhaust

from what i remember. If not any average mechanic should do it for

way cheaper.

Edited September 5, 2012 by starwarz

[Miguelone]

2nd hand compliance cat $60.

Depending how high your car is(and how trim your middle is ) you can even do it with the car on the ground(uncomfortably)

4 bolts.

[Hanaldo]

I'd even start by just checking your cat. Someone saying "it sounds hollow" isn't reason enough for me to go splashing cash that I might not need to. Unbolt it and have a look at the substrate, see if it's still ok. If not then it's time for a new one; can get a VENOM 100 cell cat for $160 plus bout $50 to have flanges welded on. But that might be a bit overkill for an NA car.

[Nights]

Yeah Ive no problems putting it on myself, i already got it off. Hardest thing was getting the sensor out, was stuck in like a rock.

Yeah 600 seemed redic, wasnt even a special cat, just your standard run of the mill one.

Thanks for the feedback guys! Ill check out the traders or look at importing.

[sydking]

cutom exhaust? only problem might be the flanges, i have a feeling when i change mine over for compliance i will need to get flanges cut and re welded on a compliance cat to fit.

[dori34]

ive got a 3" catco hiflow cat in good condition, just need's flanges welded to suit your setup,

after $60 + post if you're interested.