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G-AMG G-Class DIY Host Date registered: May 2006 Location: South Texas Vehicle(s): '04 G55, '80 280GE, '99 S420, '98 E320, 2011 E350 | Catalytic Converter Alternatives Greets. Just an FYI. For those with the usual problem of broken Cat's (ie. rattling when you come up to a stop). There IS an alternative to the outrageous OEM parts replacement. Instead of the the $500-$900 PER SIDE dealer cost, I used Magnaflow cats, and had a "cut and splice" replacement done. Both sides were broken, and I'm beyond the 7Yr/80,000 warranty period. The cost??? $125 each! Less than an hour to install both. Runs great, in fact, there is a slightly "throatier" sound. No performance difference, and not throwing any Codes. | ||
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lkchris Veteran Date registered: Nov 2006 Location: Albuquerque Vehicle(s): '07 GL320CDI, '06 E320CDI Posts: 144 | RE: Catalytic Converter Alternatives If 10% of the quality is an "alternative," then ... .
http://mbwholesaleparts.com/StarTuned/pdfs/CatConvMar05.pdf | ||
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G-AMG G-Class DIY Host Date registered: May 2006 Location: South Texas Vehicle(s): '04 G55, '80 280GE, '99 S420, '98 E320, 2011 E350 | RE: Catalytic Converter Alternatives After having TWO OEM cats go out at 90,000, I don't know how much I'd be touting the OEM product! Considering they are SUPPOSED to last the life of the vehicle............... I think I will TRY an alternative at 1/8 the cost. | ||
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BenzDieselTuner Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Catalytic Converter Alternatives i love having no cats....... | ||
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G-AMG G-Class DIY Host Date registered: May 2006 Location: South Texas Vehicle(s): '04 G55, '80 280GE, '99 S420, '98 E320, 2011 E350 | RE: Catalytic Converter Alternatives I included a photo of the replacement Cats. Magnaflow part# 53005. As you can see, I needed bilateral replacements. The "cut and splice" method worked out fine! (IMG_3751.JPG) (IMG_3752.JPG) (IMG_3753.JPG) Attachments ---------------- IMG_3751.JPG (189KB - 6 downloads) IMG_3752.JPG (207KB - 7 downloads) IMG_3753.JPG (210KB - 5 downloads) | ||
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