# more on the catalytic converter **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 4, 2004, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840 "2004-12-04T19:14:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mp3ray](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mp3ray/32/5994_2.png) [@mp3ray](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mp3ray)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2004, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/1 "2004-12-04T19:14:05Z")
so i am sure some of you remember the saga… I had my catalytic converter tested out further, and seems as though I either need a new one, or the sensors with inside of it are bad. I think I will let it go for now. Hopefully I wil still be able to get my car inspected since I don’t have to do emissions. :blue: ---
**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2004, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/2 "2004-12-04T19:15:17Z")
There shouldnt be any sensors inside the cat 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Quik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quik/32/5979_2.png) [@Quik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quik)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2004, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/3 "2004-12-04T19:16:12Z")
get a new one. car will start to run poorly. they get to the point where youll have it floored and car will barely go anywhere. then that can lead to overheating issues cause the exhaust gases will be backing up into the motor. get it replaced ---
**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2004, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/4 "2004-12-04T19:21:30Z")
or worse, your carpet catches fire ---
**Author:** ![imported\_gearhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_gearhead/32/5957_2.png) [@imported\_gearhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_gearhead)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2004, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/5 "2004-12-05T09:21:28Z")
Universal Catco from summit $58.99 [http://store.summitracing.com/images/prtdtl\_images/pd\_2ovrvw.gif](http://store.summitracing.com/images/prtdtl_images/pd_2ovrvw.gif) ---
**Author:** ![mp3ray](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mp3ray/32/5994_2.png) [@mp3ray](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mp3ray)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2004, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/6 "2004-12-05T16:10:00Z")
Thanks guys!! ---
**Author:** ![mp3ray](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mp3ray/32/5994_2.png) [@mp3ray](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mp3ray)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/7 "2005-03-05T13:12:13Z")
so an update. I am in CT now and I have to pass emmisions to register my car here ☹ Went to a mechanic and he says not only do i need a new cat, but spark plugs, electrical wires, dist rotor, dist cap? something like that. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Jeff95TA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeff95ta/32/5935_2.png) [@Jeff95TA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff95TA)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/8 "2005-03-05T14:12:06Z")
I’d get a second opinion on the electrical stuff. But get the cat already! We’re going to have to get a crew together and drive out and do it ourselves pretty soon. It will be like a lame version of Overhaulin’. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![mp3ray](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mp3ray/32/5994_2.png) [@mp3ray](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mp3ray)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/9 "2005-03-05T14:19:46Z")
hey, I am not opposed to that!!! We could have a beach party! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/10 "2005-03-05T15:25:26Z")
> [@mp3ray](#): > > We could have a beach party! 🙂 :grouphug: leads to –\> :bukkake: :3some: with these guys, so watch out hehe ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/11 "2005-03-05T16:04:59Z")
im opposed to fixing her car till that boyfriend issue is cleared up :stick: ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2005, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/12 "2005-03-06T06:21:11Z")
the only sensor I can think of in the area would be the O2 sensor, it is possible that it would need changed, best thing to do to save money is get the universal Bosch sensor or do wat i did go on ebay and get a direct fit for half the price of autozone etc… ---
**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2005, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/13 "2005-03-06T06:32:41Z")
> [@mp3ray](#): > > Went to a mechanic and he says not only do i need a new cat, but spark plugs, electrical wires, dist rotor, dist cap? something like that. 🙂 Do the cat, plugs, spark wires, cap, + rotor. It can’t be more than $130-150 in parts, and they’re all fairly essential pieces of the car that you’ve probably neglected a little bit. ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2005, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/14 "2005-03-06T06:41:31Z")
> [@ShalerPunk](#): > > Do the cat, plugs, spark wires, cap, + rotor. It can’t be more than $130-150 in parts, and they’re all fairly essential pieces of the car that you’ve probably neglected a little bit. good point actually since she hasnt changed a bad converter for a few months :spank: 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2005, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/15 "2005-03-06T06:49:21Z")
Heres something for reference from Autozone ACURA INTEGRA 4 Cylinders 01834 1.8L PFI DOHC Qty. Item Description Part No. Avail. Core Value Unit Price Sub Total CATALYTIC CONVERTER ARVIN 29183 $86.99 ``` 4 SPARK PLUGS DENSO 3132 $6.76 WIRESET DOUBLE-SILICONE 9561 $26.99 ROTOR - IGNITION VALUCRAFT 33-9410 $6.99 DISTRIBUTOR CAP VALUCRAFT 44-9780 $11.99 SubTotal: $139.72 ``` ---
**Author:** ![mp3ray](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mp3ray/32/5994_2.png) [@mp3ray](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mp3ray)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2005, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/16 "2005-03-06T12:47:56Z")
Thanks guys! and yes I have been bad by not changing it… :embarassd :spank: ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2005, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/17 "2005-03-06T12:54:34Z")
> [@mp3ray](#): > > Thanks guys! and yes I have been bad by not changing it… :embarassd :spank: we’ll let you slide this time next time though :spank: ---
**Author:** ![mp3ray](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mp3ray/32/5994_2.png) [@mp3ray](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mp3ray)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2005, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/18 "2005-03-06T17:36:39Z")
Thanks for looking this up! you rock!!! > [@RedLineGSR94](#): > > Heres something for reference from Autozone > > ACURA INTEGRA 4 Cylinders 01834 1.8L PFI DOHC > > Qty. > Item > Description > Part No. > Avail. Core Value Unit Price Sub > Total > CATALYTIC CONVERTER ARVIN > 29183 $86.99 > > ``` > 4 SPARK PLUGS DENSO > 3132 $6.76 > > WIRESET DOUBLE-SILICONE > 9561 $26.99 > > ROTOR - IGNITION VALUCRAFT > 33-9410 $6.99 > > DISTRIBUTOR CAP VALUCRAFT > 44-9780 $11.99 > > > SubTotal: $139.72 > > ``` ---
**Author:** ![mp3ray](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mp3ray/32/5994_2.png) [@mp3ray](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mp3ray)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2005, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/19 "2005-03-07T07:34:32Z")
$650 total!!! OH MY ---
**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2005, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840/20 "2005-03-07T14:42:55Z")
dam girl what did you have done [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-on-the-catalytic-converter/170840.md?page=2)