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Completed Items. Sold Items. Authorized Seller. Authenticity Guarantee. More refinements More refinements One more thing to keep in mind is that if you live in a region or state that requires additional requirements for example, California carbohydrate certification , you must make sure that your replacement catalyst meets those requirements; otherwise, installing a catalyst will make it impossible for you to pass an emissions test.
In many cars produced in the early s and beyond, the catalyst is not welded into the exhaust system. They are designed as a replacement component that requires no cutting or welding and can be removed and replaced with a bolt or flange attachment at each end where a ratchet can be used. Sometimes the exhaust screw gets stuck and is difficult to remove, so the shock wrench and some oxidizing agent can accelerate the extraction.
OEM jacks are easier to replace and generally offer better quality than normal jacks. The note for ease of replacement and good quality is that they will be more expensive than normal universal catalytic converters. Because they exceed air quality standards and vehicle-specific certifications, they typically produce fewer generic jacks, and, as a result, manufacturers charge more. As with most auto parts, when you need to replace a catalytic converter, you can choose an Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM or aftermarket parts.
There are pros and cons to any of the options. With OEM parts , you can be sure to get high-quality parts from renowned manufacturers. Parts from the aftermarket are reliable. The quality of parts from the aftermarket varies widely. A renowned repair shop might encourage you to find a way to pay for the high-end OEM section.
Precious metals in converters are so long a job well done. Because of this, OEM parts have more interior. Typically, you will notice that OGM catalytic converters are physically larger than aftermarket options because of that. Because there are fewer of these metals in the aftermarket components, emission controls sometimes fail, although they remain in good physical condition. Usually, you will find that catalytic converters from the aftermarket quickly oxidize, will have bad welds to clean, or simply cannot fit without serious modifications.
Manufacturers here in the US are required to sell their cars with catalytic converters that can last at least eight years or 80, miles from the date of sale. Aftermarket producers of catalytic converters do not have such laws, so they do not have to meet the same standards. These modifications and adjustments require time, effort, and sometimes additional parts.
After taking into account the cost of making an exhaust fit from the poorly designed aftermarket, most customers will end up paying as much as they want if they just bought an OEM component. Therefore, we recommend OEM catalytic converters whenever possible. Their initial costs are higher than other aftermarket options, but they do not experience the potential problems often experienced by aftermarket converters. The cost of OEMs and aftermarket parts depends on the quality and where they are purchased, but as a rule, catalytic converters in the aftermarket usually cost a fraction of the OEM model.
Choosing the cheapest option is usually unwise, as you may have to replace it again. There are many reasons for the difference in after-sales prices compared to OEM. In general, there are a number of reasons that can cause the catalyst to need to be replaced. Vehicle wear, rust in the converter body, abundant fuel mix, and exhaust gas contamination from the worn engine are the most common.
Your decision to replace your cat with an OEM jack or an aftermarket jack must take into account the quality of the parts, cost, and local or state emission standards. You will decide for yourself which one is the best suited to your personal circumstances.
Aftermarket and OEM parts are readily available when you are sure.
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