How can I get an OEM Catalytic Converter for my CL cheaper

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Old 12-06-2006, 05:46 PM
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How can I get an OEM Catalytic Converter for my CL cheaper

Basically, I had 2 diagnostics done on CL by different dealerships and they both told me I need to replace my cat. There's no warranty for that part and it's going to cost me 700-800$ to get a new one.

However, I tried to save some money and bought a Walker direct fit cat for my CL V6. I had it installed at Honda(I know some people) and it seems to work, no cel...except it seems my car runs a bit rougher, not only that but it sounds a bit noisier(louder).

I'm really bummed about this. I think I'm forced to spend that kind of money on a stupid cat. I don't know what to do, I'd like to have OEM Honda parts on my car.
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Originally Posted by CLDude
Basically, I had 2 diagnostics done on CL by different dealerships and they both told me I need to replace my cat. There's no warranty for that part and it's going to cost me 700-800$ to get a new one.

However, I tried to save some money and bought a Walker direct fit cat for my CL V6. I had it installed at Honda(I know some people) and it seems to work, no cel...except it seems my car runs a bit rougher, not only that but it sounds a bit noisier(louder).

I'm really bummed about this. I think I'm forced to spend that kind of money on a stupid cat. I don't know what to do, I'd like to have OEM Honda parts on my car.
A catalytic converter has nothing to do w/ running smooth. It could change the sound of your car though. Some of the aftermarket converters advertise their "low backpressure" and 'throaty sound". Translation is 'they're loud as hell". Your car sounds like a Yamaha 2-cycle motorcycle at 10k rpm and has that spine tingling "rat-tat-tat-tat-tat" under deceleration.

good luck
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