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.

 

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

 

Would I have this done at a shop like meinike?

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

hogwash u dont need no catalytic converter

 

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