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Old 11-25-03, 11:47 PM
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Catalytic converters

Hi,

I was just wondering if there is anything wrong with using universal cats on a 7?

I'm a welder, so installation wouldn't be a problem.

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Well let me say that I have been thru the smog process in Northern California with my Rx-7 quite a few times. Although a universal will pass the tail pipe test, the Rx-7 spec sheet will call out how many converters you model is suppost to have. For example a 1983 Rx-7 is a 2-stage converter set up, so in order to pass the visual you need your converter to look like its a 2 stage converter. In 84-85 it was a 3 stage converter, so you will need the look of 3 converters to pass the visual.

So when they slid the mirror under the car, just make sure all the exhaust shielding is in place. Also choose a shop that does no have a hoist.

Good luck.

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i have a friend that brought a catco cat from summit racing.com and it melted the inside in 3 months
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A Bonez Hi-flow cat is a good one for 3gen, so 1gen should like it...
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