MAGNAFLOW CATS

[Sean SL]

For those of us in CA that need to replace a CAT our choices are few: Honda or Magnaflow. Since a new CAT from the dealer runs about $570 (discounted) I decided to try the Magnaflow. The first thing that I noticed is that the rear of the CAT lacked the round groove for the compression ring gasket, as well as studs. No problem, I thought, I'll just call their tech. support and ask which gasket to order. (3-hole, 2" collector, ??? stud spacing) I call and ask the guy about the gasket. He tells me to use the Honda gasket. I tell him that it won't work because there is no groove to hold the gasket. He gets all defensive and tells me that all their products work. I send him photos showing the difference. He replies that I must have a non-standard CAT. What a flaming A#$%*#$%(!

 

I go to a muffler shop and match up a 3-hole compression gasket. I buy some bolts, nuts, and washers.

 

When I go to install the CAT I find that the openings in the front flange are too narrow and won't allow the spring loaded bolt to go through.

 

I could grind out the openings in the front flange, but why risk it not working at all?

 

I am returning the CAT.

[Humphries]

Catco catalytic convertor is on my car.. it was 134.99 from jcwhitney plus tax and shipping.

 

magnaflow is hi-flow. it's not going to be perfect.

[Sean SL]

Thanks, I went to the CATCO site. None or their convertors (at least for a '95 Accord) are legal in CA.

[kgw]

Still no aftermarket cats for pzero 2.4 Accords! in engine family 4HNXV02.4KCV...🤬  2004 ex sedan...It's like 2020 already, and the thieves have been here for a while...