fiatslug87 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 I bought this same exact cat four or five years ago for $215! I know prices are increasing but this is crazy. Now I’m getting worried with all the thefts going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 pretty sure that's a typo? basic cats can still be found for under 100 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 No regulations on prices online. Someone will buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Nope, that’s the Magnaflow web site, not a typo. Even a Walker CARB compliant one on Rockauto is over $600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 upon closer inspection, non-Cali cats are under 100 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 That magic California fairy dust is expensive these days. Too bad if someone gets theirs stolen and can't pay to replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 It could also be they jacked up the price because they are out of stock and don’t want any orders they can’t fill. I see that on eBay sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Why are you replacing it? If it’s just dirty unbolt it, or cut it off, then soak it over night in hot soapy water and the next day wash it up by rocking the water back and forth past the honeycomb structure. Then just wash it out with the garden hose. It’s worth a try over paying a ton of money. Oh and what every you do don’t try those snake oil cat cleaners they sale. It’s a waste. A good tune up and fresh oil should help with emissions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Not replacing at the moment, my neighbor’s cat was stolen so I was just curious of the replacement cost in case any of mine get hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 I'd say about 80 bucks plus whatever plain-box shipping is from one of us. I'm all for saving the planet, but 10 times the price does NOT get me 10 times the cat effectiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Yes, if do need one and prices for the CARB ones are crazy I’ll buy a non-CARB one, ship it to someone out of California and have them ship it to me. I’ve done it before for other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyav8r Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 I noticed on the internet someone selling “cat cages” to “prevent catalytic converter theft”. Looked like it might slow a determined thief down by as much as 2-3 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 I’ve been running stainless steel spun cats for a few years now. Under $100 all day long. I assume they aren’t carb compliant but I wonder what the actual efficiency difference is. Personally, I appreciate less fumes especially when I’m wheeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coheed Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Some of the raw steel I buy for our shop at work has been up 500% at times. Unfortunately not surprised at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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