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Old 07-17-2010, 03:46 PM
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I have to replace my catalytic converter and the O2 sensors on my 2001 Honda Accord Coupe (EX I4 2.3l).

The direct fit parts are
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Since my car is old, I was thinking of getting some cheaper replacements. So is there anyone that is recommended? It may not be a direct fit. Also, does any O2 sensor works? As in are they standardized or does every converter has its own O2 sensor. It's more of a general question.
 
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Old 07-18-2010, 03:16 PM
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You can get cheaper replacement o2 sensors for in the 50 to 75 dollar range, if you look around, and yes, they will work...NGK makes a good o2 sensor in that range...The catalytic converter just depends on what you want... For a direct fit cat, you will be looking to spend anywhere from 130 dollars and up... Walker would be a good brand for you to look into...Just make sure you get a model specific cat/o2 so that you dont have any fitment issues...
 
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Old 07-18-2010, 09:32 PM
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EX 2.3 liter isn't enough information.

You're not saying where you're located?
California? If so, you might have the ULEV engine? If so, it's got a SPECIAL oxygen sensor.
 
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Old 07-18-2010, 11:57 PM
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Why even bother with cats? No need for them, you can weld a bung in wherever you need.

Open headers FTW!
 
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Old 07-19-2010, 01:18 AM
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Ftw is correct...Well its what your doing to it....
 

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Old 07-19-2010, 10:20 AM
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Actually, the Accord is still bone stock, with every restriction the factory put on it, still on.
 
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Old 07-20-2010, 03:44 AM
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I wasnt talking about your accord, actually I was talking about the "why even bother with cats, no need for them"...Theres a time and a place for no catalytic converters, and that is for "race" cars... Hell my mustang actually blew apart the cat that was on it, and geuss what??? I put another one on there...
 

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OP, i live in so cal and drive a 95, i had to replace my cat-converter along with a new o2 sensor. Previous owner welded a o2 sensor to the cat instead of buying a o2 bung, idk wtf he was thinking. had a nasty exhaust leak, not to mentioned he fried the o2 and the cat was no good. went to an exhaust shop and got a magnaflow Catalytic converter along with a new o2 sensor. I think it was NGK, not bosch. It came out to 250 cash with installation. Thats better than midas, they tried charging me 900! i was like whoa!
 
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re : magnaflow catalytic converter

My cusin wants the borla exhaust, will a borla cat will bolt on.
 

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re : magnaflow catalytic converter

My mom destroyed the magnaflow headerback, will the pacesetter converter could bolt on.
 

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