i have a rattling noise in my cat. would it be wise to buy a new one? it's over $600 for a new 'california' approved cat. i am going out junk yard shopping tomorrow, just for a cat. maybe the element inside busted up? anyone had this problem before? any easy fixes? thanks.

 

yea element is likely busted up. happened in my jeep wrangler. sorta sounds like a buncha bolts in a coffee can if you shake it up. I don't remember how much the new cat was it was about two years ago but I didn't need a cali approved one. i think it was in the 200's or so.

 

HereswhatI found, not as expensive as 600 but still up there.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku

 

well, i found out that california law restricts the sale of used cats. so the first thing the salvage yards do is scrap the cats. bummer. looks like it's Summit then! thanks cify

 

check your local muffler shop for a no-name replacement cat that meets all ca. emissions laws. it might be cheaper than a brand name.

 

I got mine from summit along with a new "y" pipe. Everything bolted up great andI had no issues whatsoever FWIW.

 

No problem, i didnt look around all that much but it really sucks paying 250 for something almost everyone else says 60 for. DAMN CALIFORNIA!

 

echseman, do you have a "California Emissions" certified truck? There is a decal on the radiator support. Do you have 4 O2 sensors?

 

well, it was purchased new in Montana, but it's registered in California. I will have to check... I know it has a few O2 sensors. My brother has a Ford f-450, and he gutted the cat, and it still passes. just a visual inspection for smog i guess.

 

ok. i recieved my new magnaflow cat from summit today, bright and early tomorrow i will be installing it! good to finally get rid of the rattling.