So I took the 8 in and they ran the code, said I need a new Cat converter and its going to run me about 2,000$. I was looking online and found this converter

http://www.converterwarehouse.com/ca...oductID=258999

and was wondering if it would do the trick? If not what is my best bet when it comes to buying a new converter. Also when I took it in they said there were 2 different ones, one with a VIN:3 and VIN:N. Didn't really understand that but if you guys could help me out that would be great.

My 8 is an 2004 with 148,XXX KM's on it.

 

I'm in the same boat! were better off going after market RB! any work done to your 8?

 

If you want genuine, Onlinemazdaparts.com have them for $1077.00. You can pick up an after market Cat for under $300.00 and weld it in yourself or have a muffler shop do it.

 

Try rockauto.com. They've got a converter for under $300. Looks like a bolt-in replacement, not a weld-in modification.

Ken