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1970swbc10Tue Jan-18-11 11:36 PM
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"Eastern Catalytic Converter ?"
Tue Jan-18-11 11:41 PM by 1970swbc10

          

My 98 has an exhaust leak at the passenger side catalytic converter. My muffler shop mechanic says he can replace just the converter with a universal with a built-in oxygen sensor port for $180.

Eastern Catalytic sells a direct OE replacement (EAST30446) which includes the Y-pipe assembly with 2 catalytic converters and the 3 oxygen sensor ports in 409 ss and aluminum steel pipes. Directions say it's a bolt in with no welding or cutting. Cost from RockAuto is $311.

I'm leaning towards the Eastern. Anyone have any experience with them or a better solution?

  
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Avu3Wed Jan-19-11 07:24 PM
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#1. "RE: Eastern Catalytic Converter ?"
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I've used Eastern on other cars, its been OK.

Make sure you factor in shipping from RA, thats likely to be bulky/heavy.

S

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1970swbc10Mon Jan-24-11 08:04 PM
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#2. "RE: Eastern Catalytic Converter ?"
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The Eastern Catalytic converter arrived from RA and I had it installed today. The installer had no trouble and it did bolt right up. It sounds great (read that very quiet), appears to be a high quality item, has a 5-year 50K mile warranty, it's made in the USA, and a great alternative to other converters at or over a grand. It arrived at my house for $311 and the muffler shop charged me $30 to install it.

  
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96silverFri Jan-28-11 09:11 PM
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This sounds great -I'm going to pick one of these up, too down the road. Price is right for sure.

Paul B.
96 Silver MK VIII base
08 Mustang GT
08 Suzuki GSX1300R

  
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