My first car, my 97' F-250, needs some exhaust work. Since I'm pretty poor at the moment I will only be replacing what is needed, just the cat, muffler, and tail pipes.I'm trying to replace the catylitic converter but I'm confused which model would fit my truck. I don't Mind universal fit cats. I'd like to keep the cost under 200.

 

On mine, I just had the 1st cat gutted and a Hi-Flow catalytic converter put in the place of the second.

Are you sure you need to replace it?

 

Your can see emissions escaping inside the cat so I'm pretty sure

 

You can see vapors escapingg the cat so I'm pretty sure

 

Since your truck uses the dual y-pipe configuration (more like a h-pipe) a universal converter is not going to work without using adapters. If you live outside of Cali. then a Magnaflow 55213 will be a direct replacement. There are others, but either way be prepared for sticker shock.