Magnaflow CARB catalytic converter for 02 2.7L Boxster

[sjbox]

I asked around a bit more and plenty of conflicting information. First, what everyone seems to agree on, if it does need a new CC:
- Not legal for salvage yards in CA to sell you a catalytic converter
- Not legal for anyone to sell you a used catalytic converter

The shop where I had pre-inspection done told me, look around, a Porsche shop might have one lying around if someone had their exhaust replaced (as people often do).

Magnaflow told me their CC is CA compliant and fits the vehicle but will need to be welded in.

Another shop said they can weld the magnaflow in but will have to match the CARB ID number on the spare and car.

Yet another shop swore that nothing but OEM would pass muster. Said if the smog shop rep went under the car and saw a magnaflow, they might fail it for smog if some part numbers don't match. Ruled out any use of used parts from anywhere - said they are all illegal in CA.

So, for now, I am going to just sit on it and get all fluids flushed and some routine maintenance. And, getting the rear plastic window replaced.

Thanks all for your input, helped me make a decision

[Jager]

Originally Posted by sjbox

I asked around a bit more and plenty of conflicting information. First, what everyone seems to agree on, if it does need a new CC:
- Not legal for salvage yards in CA to sell you a catalytic converter
- Not legal for anyone to sell you a used catalytic converter

The shop where I had pre-inspection done told me, look around, a Porsche shop might have one lying around if someone had their exhaust replaced (as people often do).

Magnaflow told me their CC is CA compliant and fits the vehicle but will need to be welded in.

Another shop said they can weld the magnaflow in but will have to match the CARB ID number on the spare and car.

Yet another shop swore that nothing but OEM would pass muster. Said if the smog shop rep went under the car and saw a magnaflow, they might fail it for smog if some part numbers don't match. Ruled out any use of used parts from anywhere - said they are all illegal in CA.

So, for now, I am going to just sit on it and get all fluids flushed and some routine maintenance. And, getting the rear plastic window replaced.

Thanks all for your input, helped me make a decision

Call Sunset Porsche, best prices I found on a new catalytic converter.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by sjbox

I asked around a bit more and plenty of conflicting information. First, what everyone seems to agree on, if it does need a new CC:
- Not legal for salvage yards in CA to sell you a catalytic converter
- Not legal for anyone to sell you a used catalytic converter

The shop where I had pre-inspection done told me, look around, a Porsche shop might have one lying around if someone had their exhaust replaced (as people often do).

Magnaflow told me their CC is CA compliant and fits the vehicle but will need to be welded in.

Another shop said they can weld the magnaflow in but will have to match the CARB ID number on the spare and car.

Yet another shop swore that nothing but OEM would pass muster. Said if the smog shop rep went under the car and saw a magnaflow, they might fail it for smog if some part numbers don't match. Ruled out any use of used parts from anywhere - said they are all illegal in CA.

So, for now, I am going to just sit on it and get all fluids flushed and some routine maintenance. And, getting the rear plastic window replaced.

Thanks all for your input, helped me make a decision

Never heard this but I wouldn't be surprised if it was true. Just watch the classified thread on this & other forums & E-bay.

[myn8m3is8ndy]

I've been in your shoes before. What I did with my 02 2.7L was... I bought a set of Top Speed Pro 1 Cat bypass pipes for $200 and did the work myself. It really isn't that hard. Jack up the car, Loosen the clip that connects the muffler to the secondary cats, unbolt the 3 nut/bolt (The top nut is welded into the primary cat so just unscrew the bolt from the back instead) to disconnect the secondary from the primary CC and reverse to put on the delete pipes. Your car will sound more aggressive and will not turn the CEL on because the o2 sensors are only monitoring the primary cats. Some of these bolts are a b*tch to get off but all you need is patience.

[myn8m3is8ndy]

Oh hey, I see you live in SF. If you decide to install the Cat delete pipes and are worried that you won't pass smog then you should go to Sunset 76 on Noriega. They passed me with the delete pipes on.

[sjbox]

Originally Posted by myn8m3is8ndy

Oh hey, I see you live in SF. If you decide to install the Cat delete pipes and are worried that you won't pass smog then you should go to Sunset 76 on Noriega. They passed me with the delete pipes on.

Thanks for the pointers, very useful. For now, I am going to wait until the clatter gets really bad or the check engine light comes on

[sjbox]

Originally Posted by myn8m3is8ndy

Oh hey, I see you live in SF. If you decide to install the Cat delete pipes and are worried that you won't pass smog then you should go to Sunset 76 on Noriega. They passed me with the delete pipes on.

Thanks for that tip. I got TS-Pro1 muffler installed and have the typical drone problem so looking at cat delete pipes now.