catalytic converter source besides BMW?

[67's]

I believe I need a new Cat part # 1830755852, scanner says this is the needed part, any idea where i can get one for less than my first born?

Thanks,
Tom M

https://www.newparts.com/product/gen...ht-18307558652

[ard]

"Scanner" says you need a cat??!?!?!??


You wanna piss away $$$ based on an OBD code, have fun.


Personally Id want a bit more of a diagnosis done.


If you agree, post up miles, codes, symptoms, maintenance history...what engine...stuff like that

[67's]

It was my friends $18K Snap on Scanner, truck has 128K mileage. I believe it said it catalytic not operating with full capacity, its not plugged, just a small leak, so it wont pass emissions.

[67's]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MagnaFlow-5...-kX9#vi-ilComp

Any tried this? Will it fit?

[67's]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MagnaFlow-5...-kX9#vi-ilComp

Any tried this? Will it fit?

[Aquamania]

https://www.partsgeek.com Check here.

[67's]

Thanks, Will do.

[67's]

I forgot to mention I am in NY and most of them are illegal here.

[ard]

Yeah, the more money the equipment costs ....the smarter the operator is?.....


FWIW- if a car has been running rich, the cat can become loaded with HCs. not 'clogged', more like fouled. Fixing the AFR issues can restore function. But im sure that $18k scanner would know all this. and should know that magnaflow makes NYS legal replacements for many BMWs, they are just thinner and have a shorter service life. Especially if the underlying issue isnt fixed.


Id buy a used one from a friend on the down low. They should last 200-300k if the car is running right.


And 900 for a magnaflow vs 1100 for BMW, its a no brainer- BMW



GL.

[pshovest]

I'd want to see all of the codes plus fuel trims before I even considered replacing a cat.