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Not legal for sale or use in the States of California or New York
  • 409 stainless steel shell and neck construction for longer life.
  • Design meets EPA and CARB emission requirements as cataloged.
  • OEM style air tubes (where needed).
Have You Fixed the Problem that Caused your OEM Converter to Fail?

Catalytic Converters are designed to last the life of your vehicle – they do not fail on their own. It is important to fix the source of the problem before replacing your OEM converter. There are three major reasons a converter fails:

OVERHEATED / MELTED

Often caused by unburned fuel entering the converter from a faulty:

  • Spark Plug
  • Exhaust Valve
  • Oxygen Sensor
  • Fuel Injector
Burned Catalytic Converter
Burned Converter

CATALYST POISONING

Often caused by exposure to emissions substances from:

  • Leaky Cylinder Head Gasket
  • Silicone-Based Sealant
  • Improper Fuel (E85, Diesel)
  • Worn Piston Ring / Valve Seal
Oil Fouled Catalytic Converter
Oil Fouled Converter
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE

Often caused by road debris, corrosion or other conditions such as:

  • Air Gap Pipe Failure
  • Flex Pipe Failure
  • Stripped O2 Sensor Threads
  • Broken Hangers
Rusted Catalytic Converter
Dented Converter
Additional Resources

Catalytic Converter Limited Warranty Registration Card

CATCO Warranty Information:
5-year/50,000 mile warranty on converter body. 25,000 mile efficiency warranty.