buick 3800 series 2 cat size
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buick 3800 series 2 cat size
Hello again,
I have a 2004 buick Park Avenue and my catalytic converter has gone kaput on me. I was given an estimate at the dealership that it would cost them $1500 to replace the thing, so of course I said no. Now, I am looking at getting a flow master cat as a replacement. Can anyone tell me what length and size pipe i should be getting? i know that my muffler is 2.25 but I'm not sure if the cat is different... any suggestions while i'm here?
2004 Buick Park Avenue 3800 Series 2 N/A STOCK
I have a 2004 buick Park Avenue and my catalytic converter has gone kaput on me. I was given an estimate at the dealership that it would cost them $1500 to replace the thing, so of course I said no. Now, I am looking at getting a flow master cat as a replacement. Can anyone tell me what length and size pipe i should be getting? i know that my muffler is 2.25 but I'm not sure if the cat is different... any suggestions while i'm here?
2004 Buick Park Avenue 3800 Series 2 N/A STOCK
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Unfortunately, you will be forced to use an OEM cat converter. Some aftermarket cats will trip an O2 code.
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It'* a possibility. We've had members here in the past upgrade the cats on the 2000+ Bonnevilles with codes.
Only way to find out is to put one in and see what happens.
Only way to find out is to put one in and see what happens.
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Not going to help you if you have worry about emissions....that just fools the car'* PCM, it'* not going to fool an emission test from your tailpipe....
Does your car have California emissions? Does the state have California emissions?
Dealership wants 1500? What are they replacing, the whole exhaust?
Does your car have California emissions? Does the state have California emissions?
Dealership wants 1500? What are they replacing, the whole exhaust?
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Not going to help you if you have worry about emissions....that just fools the car'* PCM, it'* not going to fool an emission test from your tailpipe....
Does your car have California emissions? Does the state have California emissions?
Dealership wants 1500? What are they replacing, the whole exhaust?
Does your car have California emissions? Does the state have California emissions?
Dealership wants 1500? What are they replacing, the whole exhaust?