Cataylatic converter
10-06-2010, 11:06 AM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Cataylatic converter
I was told by dealership that my rx8 needed a new cat conv which they say will cost me around $1600. I have tried to order one online, but have been unable to find one. Can anyone help me find a cat conv for my rx8 year 2004? I would prefer to purchase one and have it installed by muffler shop.
10-06-2010, 11:10 AM
#2
Registered
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 16,684
Likes: 0
Received 240 Likes
on
110 Posts
1st: I assume you are past the 80,000 mandated federal warranty on the cat?
2nd: The DIY forum is not where you find it. But since you are clearly looking for a DIY, I will submit the following for your consideration:
1 - Click into the RX-8 Parts for Sale / Wanted subforum
2 - Click "Search this subforum"
3 - Type "Cat" or "Catalytic converter"
4 - Click Go.
That's all the "help finding one" I can provide.
2nd: The DIY forum is not where you find it. But since you are clearly looking for a DIY, I will submit the following for your consideration:
1 - Click into the RX-8 Parts for Sale / Wanted subforum
2 - Click "Search this subforum"
3 - Type "Cat" or "Catalytic converter"
4 - Click Go.
That's all the "help finding one" I can provide.
10-06-2010, 11:42 AM
#3
just find yourself a davesport cat which is a 100cel metallic cat, you prob will not pass emission though.
You will most likely need a flange of some sort to tap down the in and out of the cat and make ur pipe entrances abit longer and extended, which i am sure any competent exhaust shop can do.
Just make sure you get a proper cat, with our high EGTs most cats will burn out very fast
You will most likely need a flange of some sort to tap down the in and out of the cat and make ur pipe entrances abit longer and extended, which i am sure any competent exhaust shop can do.
Just make sure you get a proper cat, with our high EGTs most cats will burn out very fast
11-08-2010, 02:22 PM
#5
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was told by dealership that my rx8 needed a new cat conv which they say will cost me around $1600. I have tried to order one online, but have been unable to find one. Can anyone help me find a cat conv for my rx8 year 2004? I would prefer to purchase one and have it installed by muffler shop.
11-08-2010, 02:25 PM
#6
SARX Legend
iTrader: (46)
That's not labor, the price of the unit is a lot new. I doubt you found one brand new for $295.00 unless it is a person selling it. Swapping this out on a lift takes 10 minutes tops.
11-08-2010, 03:05 PM
#7
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
this is the one we found, I called her and she said she bought it brand new but they ended up replacing hers already so they had an extra one
11-08-2010, 03:48 PM
#9
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
11-09-2010, 06:56 AM
#11
Registered
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 16,684
Likes: 0
Received 240 Likes
on
110 Posts
I would suggest looking in the Parts for Sale/Wanted section, and making a thread there with the request if you don't find one for sale.
Trying to find one in the DIY subforum is the wrong location.
Trying to find one in the DIY subforum is the wrong location.
11-09-2010, 08:04 AM
#12
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
This is the receipt on when they purchased that CAT on the craigslist link below.. this looks like it will work just fine
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pts/2009191163.html
This is the link to where she bought it at so it is selling for $308.52.. not much cheaper but $295 is still better.
http://www.converterwarehouse.com/ca...oductID=259175
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pts/2009191163.html
This is the link to where she bought it at so it is selling for $308.52.. not much cheaper but $295 is still better.
http://www.converterwarehouse.com/ca...oductID=259175
Last edited by Morketh; 11-09-2010 at 09:05 AM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Touge
Canada Forum
0
09-22-2015 11:51 PM
Touge
Canada Forum
0
09-18-2015 12:21 AM
