Catalytic Converter Location

[slicrick]

I tried searching and couldn't really find anything that answered my question

I have a 2000 Acura EL 1.6 all stock with the original d16y8 the CEL light is on and I get the code P0420 for a catalytic converter deficiency the question I had was is the cat built in the exhaust manifold like some Honda's? or is it separate from the manifold?

I have heard both and was wondering if someone who has some experience with Honda's could let me know

I would look myself but I have no place to do so and it is cold and snowing outside

[mb_]

It's separate. Another RS member had the same problem with the same car and he just gutted the cat out lol.
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[cdizzle_996]

My EL and Integra both had the same codes, as said above its under the car. Only the D16Y7 (non-vtec) in Civics had the cat built into the exhaust manifold.

I ended up buying a Magnaflow, direct fit cat off ebay for $150.

[slicrick]

Originally Posted by cdizzle_996

My EL and Integra both had the same codes, as said above its under the car. Only the D16Y7 (non-vtec) in Civics had the cat built into the exhaust manifold.

I ended up buying a Magnaflow, direct fit cat off ebay for $150.

Thanks both of you for the answers, if you did was the cat hard to install?

[mb_]

Not familiar with Hondas but take bolts off flanges, remove o2 sensor. Reverse for installation.

[fliptuner]

Pop the hood and see what's under the exhaust manifold.

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