Catalytic Converter replacement
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Catalytic Converter replacement
Replaced min at ~205k miles. Went with generic aftermarket at a local Meineke. Cut out the old one and welded in the aftermarket with a short length of pipe (old one was longer). Think I paid $400. The old one was clogged up real bad and makeing all kinds of noises. Preformance was terrible too. No check engine light though. One thing I would think about, check you manifolds and studs. If they need work too then do it all at one shot. Unless you plan on doing it yourself at your own pace.....
Good luck and let us know how it turns out!
Edit: I have a 6.8
Good luck and let us know how it turns out!
Edit: I have a 6.8
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Agree. Go with what the vehicle expects to be there and the emission system is tuned for. It will run better with the appropriate items in place 
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Thanks for the advice!
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In NYS thanks to Gov. Cuomo we must get OEM CC's. So, being that my CC is still working (the reason for the replacement is that there was rust at the front of the CC and it seep rated into 2) I had a friend weld it back into place and at a fraction of the suspected high cost of replacement. So I will keep welding until the CC fails. And therefore I still do not know the cost to replace. And I hope I never find out, lol.
Thanks for the advice!
Thanks for the advice!
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