Magnaflow Catalytic Converter
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Hey guys today i received my magnaflow catalytic converter (direct fit) I was reading some reviews about this product, all of em said it delivered great performance,good sound, and passed emissions easily, however some of them said after they installed it, it gave off a certain gas smell or smog smell, they said it went away until it "broke." what do they mean by broke? it takes a while for the system to get used to the new cat converter? i know it happened with my cheap butt 30 bucs cat converter, i will install this one on saturday, ill let u guys know about everything.
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Houton, TX
I had to have my ecm/pcm reflashed for my specific model to make the dreaded p0420 code go away. Dealer and many others told me not to put any other cat on my car except the one specifically for my model $800+. Luckily the reflash fixed my cat problem and I didn't have to replace it but I've heard it's not a good idea to put an aftermarket cat (not OEM) on any honda unless it's older than like a 99.
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From: St. Paul, MN
Aftermarket cats aren't made the same as OEM, that's why they're cheaper. I personally would've just spent $10 on a pair of 18mm spark plug defoulers to pull the O2 sensor out of the exhaust stream, that's how I got rid of my P0420 (we don't have tailpipe emissions testing).
An ECU reflash must've been waaay cheaper than a new cat. How much did they charge you?
An ECU reflash must've been waaay cheaper than a new cat. How much did they charge you?
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What you read about the Magnaflow Catalytic Converter is correct it really delivers smooth service but I wonder what caused the smog smell. Did they install it the right way?
Last edited by JimBlake; Feb 28, 2011 at 12:01 AM. Reason: active link
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Hey guys today i received my magnaflow cat converter(direct fit) I was reading some reviews about this product, all of em said it delivered great performance,good sound, and passed emissions easily, however some of them said after they installed it, it gave off a certain gas smell or smog smell, they said it went away until it "broke." what do they mean by broke? it takes a while for the system to get used to the new cat converter? i know it happened with my cheap butt 30 bucs cat converter, i will install this one on saturday, ill let u guys know about everything.
Please reply guys i wish i could revive this thread.
here another one
Last edited by masterjohnson; Feb 28, 2011 at 05:25 PM.
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