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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 08:28 AM
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cat converter ?

I am looking for the least expensive way out for replacing the cat. converter. Its a 98 with the 4.0 sohc. any help would be great!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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Least expensive is to go to a muffler shop and let them weld on a universal cat.

Unfortunately this may set a code, as it may not be efficient enough for a direct replacement.

The RIGHT way to do it is get one through the dealer (but very expensive) or a direct-fit that is OBDII compatible.

Good luck
 
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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I have a 96 V8 explorer that had 4 cats on it.. i had a muffler shop cut all four cats out and weld in pipe in their place and it didnt' set a check engine light off.

That's cheapest way to do it.. It was $20 a cat

Zack
 
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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i found one on ebay for about 200 that looks pretty good. dont know if i am going to sell truck or keep so i would like do it properly.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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CarlsonCustoms.. I don't know how that's possible without setting a catalyst efficiency code... let alone ILLEGAL...

unless you aren't in the United States...

Are you sure it wasn't a 1995.. non-obdii?
 
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