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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 03:48 PM
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1989 Ford Bronco 2

V6 RWD 181,000 miles
Oakland, CA

Needs catalytic converter and suspension work.Runs good. Any advice on where to start with fixing the cat!
 
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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 08:29 PM
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Is there a cat on it now or are you catless?

Some of these seem almost reasonable:

https://www.magnaflow.com/collection...tic-converters

Is the rest of the emissions stuff in place?
 
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yes its on there! my mechanic cleaned it out and now it just squeals every now and then... it even almost passed smog in that condition!
 
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Looks like one of the nicer ones that I've seen around lately. Not many left on the road!

I've used Magnaflow and Walker. Both work well.
 
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