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Old Mar 28, 2016 | 09:49 PM
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6.0 catalytic converter

Odd question but does any one have a used catalytic converter that is bad ? I want to hollow it out. I live in California and have a couple of these trucks so I thought about just hollowing one and swapping it back and forth for smog testing but my luck i will hollow the one that is going to fail next year.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2016 | 10:52 PM
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try Ebay. they have some that are not certified that can be affordable. I bought one for $70 free shipping a few month back.

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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 01:39 AM
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Anyone find a resource for a diesel 6.0L catalytic converter, CARB 50 state? I just bought an 03' Excursion from Florida and found they straight piped it. Need to get it smogged to get plates and thus need a Cat. Cannot find one anywhere. Anyone happen to have straight piped there's and have one lying around for sale?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 05:52 PM
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I have my old cat but I am over in Ohio....
 
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 08:24 PM
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If he slips you $20 to pound it out shipping will be cheaper........
 
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 08:48 PM
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The smog checks are just a plug in test now anyway. They scan your truck with an obd2 scanner to check that the pcm and all your emissions controls are working properly. They don't put a sniffer in your exhaust anymore. The catalytic converter is just a visual inspection now.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 10:25 PM
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I just hollowed mine out last week. Dang it man I would have traded you for your strait section
 
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 02:20 AM
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With as much as these stupid things cost maybe someone should
start a loaner program.



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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 01:40 PM
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I'll even buy someone a test pipe if I can't get lucky locally.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 01:55 PM
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If I weren't on the opposite side of the country I'd gladly let you have mine in exchange for a test pipe. But I'm pretty sure the shipping costs would be insane from coast to coast.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 06:28 PM
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So I might have found a take off. It is from an 02' 7.3l though. Now my question is, did Ford use the same cat in both ? What part numbers if any should I be looking for?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 05:30 AM
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I might have a guy. He has been good to me and a few others I have sent his way.
He retires old ambulances. His name is Jeff and I'll post you his Ebay link.

Make sure that you let him know that Sean sent you.
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 12:34 PM
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Posted an update in this other thread to keep from double posting.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...rter-6-0l.html
 
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