red 59

How much would a Catalytic converter cost at the dealer and is it hard to put it in? I think mine is bad because it rattles when the engine is at high rpm. Thanks for your advice.

lesha30

The last time I checked it was around $700-800 at the dealers (just for the part).
My advice to you is to get universal cat. The price would be around $120-150 WITH installation

red 59

Would I have this done at a shop like meinike?

lesha30

Just go to ANY muffler shop in your area. Their prices should be roughly the same.

MTL_4runner

Definately go with a universal cat.....much cheaper!

tom4416

Actually, J.C. Whitney (of all places) sells a direct fit replacement cat for $99.99. I bought one for my Mazda Miata and it matched perfectly. Much easier than trying to make a universal fit. I don't know about emissions since I'm not subject to testing but it had a Calif. certification number with it so it should be efficient enough to pass.

lunatic14r

is it rattling inside?? check the heat shields they will rot and rattle loud also check for little rocks in the heat shields i dont know how the get in there but i have found them in the heat shields many of times

fooddude

hogwash u dont need no catalytic converter

AgRunner06

I got a brand new Magnaflow High-flow cat off an Ebay company for $46 shipped.