Ludwig Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 When it's time to replace the OEM catalyst, because it's been deteriorated too much, what would be the best thing to buy as a replacement? Does it make sense to build a 2002 STS catalyst into a 1992 STS because the newer models are achieving lower emissions&cleaner air?? Or a newer aftermarked catalyst? Or would the ideal thing be to get the exact catalyst that was used originally in the car, because it's better adjusted to the the oxygen sensors, the computer etc. (still available for my 1992 STS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaddyJack Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 go to Midas...it's not OEM but it will have a LIFETIME guarantee...and it will be cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 I'd get a high-flow cat, and have your old one cut out and the new one welded in. It'll probably cost you $150 total, and like CaddyJack said, will probably come with a lifetime warranty. The converter for an '02 probably won't be any different from a converter for a '92. It might be different from your ORIGINAL converter, but the service replacement for your '92 will likely be the same as one for the '02. Most of the better emissions on the newer vehicles happens before the converter (engine, PCM tuning, etc). Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 I purchased mine at NAPA it was smaller and looked like a universal cat, but worked fine and stopped the ROCKS IN A CAN sound I was getting in my 91.. I had it welded in at Midas... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJPut Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Jason, Is that $150 for the cat and the installation? Where did you get the high flow cat? Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 I haven't actually done it (yet). You can get high-flow converters from places like Advance/Pep Boys for around 100 bucks, or at least you could a few years ago, when I worked part time there. I couldn't imagine installation at Midas would run you more than 50 dollars -- I would hope less. Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasher Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 When the cat needed replacing in my 93 STS, NOT EVEN THE DEALER recommended that I replace it with an OEM - then $600 to $800. I went to an independent muffler shop and bought one for $225 installed and it worked very well until I traded the car at 193k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Hank Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 When it's time to replace the OEM catalyst, because it's been deteriorated too much, what would be the best thing to buy as a replacement? Does it make sense to build a 2002 STS catalyst into a 1992 STS because the newer models are achieving lower emissions&cleaner air?? Or a newer aftermarked catalyst? Or would the ideal thing be to get the exact catalyst that was used originally in the car, because it's better adjusted to the the oxygen sensors, the computer etc. (still available for my 1992 STS) I just had a local muffler shop in Houston replace my OEM Cat. with a high-flow aftermarket Cat. for under $ 100, installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJPut Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Thanks Dasher, that is good to know. How did you know you needed a new one? I have this smell in the car when I drive and when I look under the car at idle I can see exhaust coming up from where the manifol meets the front of the cat? Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyG Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 Just to throw a little fuel on the fire. http://www.c5registry.com/2k2z06/page2.htm Never underestimate the amount of a persons greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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