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Old May 29, 2004 | 11:27 AM
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Difference between 2 and 3 way cat converters?

I was looking at catalytic converters and have noticed they have 2 way and they have 3 way cats? whats the difference between them? Another qustion is that do you have to have a special cat for OBDII vehicals? or will they all work the same,non of them say.. Im looking at both dynomax and catco highflow cats dual in/single out for my 96 f150.. thanx
 

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Old May 29, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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A way has an integral air tube and replaces both the front and rear cats. A way replaces only the rear

You want Catco P/N 9513
 
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Old May 29, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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So will that catco 9513 work with OBDII, doesnt say it does but doesnt say it doesnt..We dont have emmisions here but I want to make sure my check engine light doesnt come on with the sensor after the cat..
 
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Old May 30, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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or isnt their a difference between OBDII and OBD1 cats?
 
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I've got one on my 96. No problems, no MIL, passed OH E-Check easily
 
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Thanx strangeranger,I might have to get that cat to replace both of mine..If any one else has any comments on this please post them..
 
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