Catalytic converter shot

cowboy02 · March 10, 2003

So the meshing in my catalytic converter is shot.........

What does everyone here recomend........

Going with a aftermarket??

Going with a factory replacement?

Any andvantages and disadvantages 1 way or the other apreciated.....

Teach me o' wise ones for I am here to learn..... :hail:

points · March 11, 2003

The dealer will fix it for free. Catalytic converters have a 10 year or 80,000 miles warranty or something like that

Zane · March 11, 2003

The dealer will fix it for free. Catalytic converters have a 10 year or 80,000 miles warranty or something like that

:werd:

wandell · March 11, 2003

If you have to buy one, go with the Carsound converter.

cowboy02 · March 11, 2003

I realize that the dealer will replace if for free, but would there be any advantage with going to a aftermarket cat? And just taking the opertunity to upgrade? :werd: I know but...........

JonesNTN · March 11, 2003

There is one thing to be said about free......

ITS FREE!! :thumb:

points · March 11, 2003

Be Free!

Tucson_02Silverado · March 12, 2003

These days, the cats aren't really the restriction as they once was. On the 02 there are duals anyways. If you are out of GM emission warranty (applies to any owner not just first, 2002 is 8 years or 80K miles) look at Random Technology for HiPo replacement cats.

cyrylyn · March 12, 2003

These days, the cats aren't really the restriction as they once was. On the 02 there are duals anyways. If you are out of GM emission warranty (applies to any owner not just first, 2002 is 8 years or 80K miles) look at Random Technology for HiPo replacement cats.

they aren't terrible, but they do provide back pressure. if you remove your cats, and lose your back pressure, you will lose your bottom end torque and gain high end HP. IMO, if you don't have to meet emission laws, get high flowing cats, but make sure they have enough pressure. (a competent exhaust shop should be able to assist)

carguru · March 12, 2003

Definitely have it checked out by the dealer. If the cats are shot on your '02, there is definitely something else wrong and they would just burn out again pretty soon.