Prelude Catalytic converter help /w PICS

**ownagg3d** · 23-09-2012 09:15 PM

Hey i was just wondering what that hole in the cat is, i need a cat converter and someone wants to sell me this cat. Btw im talking about the 3rd pic.

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**curtis265** · 23-09-2012 09:17 PM

It's either deteriorated weirdly or someone's poked a hole in it trying to improve flow.

Does it rattle around?

**EKVTIR-T** · 23-09-2012 09:22 PM

Its deteriorated and no longer working properly. Dont bother buying it

Find one in good condition

Regards, Dr Klahn

**ownagg3d** · 23-09-2012 10:32 PM

curtis i havnt bought it yet so dont know but my current one rattles which is why im getting another, and ekvtir thanks i wont buy it.

**grifty** · 24-09-2012 07:15 AM

You should be able to get a 2nd hand one from an exhaust shop and they won't charge you much more to weld it on.

**ownagg3d** · 24-09-2012 10:24 AM

i found a cat converter gonna go down to buy it today, 2nd hand from a wrecking yard for $150.. Should be alright. @grifty Ive been down to a exhaust shop and they offered me $350 for a custom cat converter with bigger cells, didn't buy that but.

**curtis265** · 24-09-2012 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by ownagg3d

i found a cat converter gonna go down to buy it today, 2nd hand from a wrecking yard for $150.. Should be alright. @grifty Ive been down to a exhaust shop and they offered me $350 for a custom cat converter with bigger cells, didn't buy that but.

I got a 'bigger cell' cat for $170 on ebay and was charged $100 for the installation.

$350's a lot

**ownagg3d** · 24-09-2012 11:48 AM

i can get hand work for free so thats no problem, im just looking for the cat

**JDM DC2R** · 24-09-2012 08:04 PM

By 2nd hand. should be no holes like that in 3rd picture. when u get it put it up to the sun or bright light and look through it. Make sure its not blocked ect. Should be able to slightly see light on a oem cat!

Also i brought this. And installed myself when doin my exhaust. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TEGIWA-SP...item2a0a22ed60.

Id stay away from a exhaust shop. Always best to bolt things on. If any part of the exhaust ever has to be changed. A couple of bolts is better then cut and re weld!

Also quick fix, get a broom stick and bash all the crap out. It will stop the raddle sound. Make it flow better. But cops can defect you something like 10G for running no cat!