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SuperAman 03-10-2009 09:16 AM
Difference between a OEM or Universal Cat Convertor
 
Aside from the direct fit aspect, are there any other good reasons why a OEM is actually better than a universal? other than the price point..about $ OEM 300-600 or a 90 dollar universal

Alphamale 03-10-2009 10:38 AM
Build quality, quality of materials, abundance of catalytic properties, longevity.

RHui_BC 03-11-2009 08:12 AM
^efficiency, but i guess that falls under abundance of catalytic properties...

cost of these things comes from platinum inside to increase the catalyst effect.

If your not aircaring anytime soon, the OEM one can be fine.

604rasa 03-12-2009 07:45 PM
the difference is the capacity and longevity of the catalyic convertor

chris_89T 03-16-2009 02:13 PM
OEM ones are built much better. Much better quality and quantity. Talking to a guy who scraps cats and sells them. He said one OEM cat, can make about 4-5 aftermarket cats.

SuperAman 03-16-2009 02:43 PM
thanks for all the responses, I ended up getting the oem cat and the flex for about 840 installed

flipkronikz 03-17-2009 12:00 PM
Wow $840. Was this on a ferrari or something?

bcrdukes 03-17-2009 12:34 PM
I guess the important question is:

What year is the year, model, and make of your car?

Alphamale 03-17-2009 12:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by flipkronikz (Post 6334021)
Wow $840. Was this on a ferrari or something?
Uh...do you not know how much these things cost from the dealership?

bcrdukes 03-17-2009 03:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by flipkronikz (Post 6334021)
Wow $840. Was this on a ferrari or something?
OEM cats are meant to last a long time, sometimes, beyond the ownership.


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