1998 Volvo S70 Aftermarket Catalytic converter CA CARB

DoggyB22 · Post by **DoggyB22** » 20 Sep 2017, 01:23

Anyone know/recommend a CA legal catalytic converter for a 2.4L 1998 Volvo S70? Part # & website would be appreciated!

Post by **abscate** » 20 Sep 2017, 04:56

You probably need Volvo to pass CARB, available from FCP. ABOUT $1000-1200 plus core.

Post by **scot850** » 20 Sep 2017, 11:17

I know the US has some weird rules around use of used cats (makes no sense other than to stop steeling them) as they either work or not.

If you are allowed to buy and fit used, you have a huge Volvo and Saab specialist junkyard in vandsautodismantlers in the Sacramento area. They are good to deal with.

Neil.

Post by **abscate** » 20 Sep 2017, 11:28

Unless you have a connection you will have a hard time getting a scrap yard to sell you a cat in the US.

I bought one from a member here, and then dropped my cat the next month.

Good karma..

DoggyB22 · Post by **DoggyB22** » 20 Sep 2017, 21:55

Thanks for the info guys! So... Would any one these work? Volvo isn't passing smog because apparently the current cat isn't CA legal anymore? & not worth paying $1k+ for a catalytic converter

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1998/v ... erter.html

Post by **abscate** » 21 Sep 2017, 04:25

If the sell it as CA legal then they have hD it ' certified ' by CARB and it should pass.

It would be best to have someone from CA who has used it confirm they have passed smog.

$150 is much nicer that $1200!!

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 21 Sep 2017, 04:47

California may be the most strict in the entire USA when it comes to emissions. If it were me, I'd ask around at any local Volvo specialists you can find - odds are they know of a source that is local, will work, and is also compliant.

Any idea what the emissions code is for your vehicle? I can't remember if it is part of the VIN or the build plate by the battery. If I get some time this weekend, I may be able to dig deep for you.

DoggyB22 · Post by **DoggyB22** » 21 Sep 2017, 20:16

abscate wrote: ↑21 Sep 2017, 04:25 If the sell it as CA legal then they have hD it ' certified ' by CARB and it should pass.

It would be best to have someone from CA who has used it confirm they have passed smog.

$150 is much nicer that $1200!!

I know right! Definitely not worth paying $1200 for a damn catalytic converter! But I guess Ill have to look into the Bosal converter.

DoggyB22 · Post by **DoggyB22** » 21 Sep 2017, 20:17

wizechatmgr wrote: ↑21 Sep 2017, 04:47 California may be the most strict in the entire USA when it comes to emissions. If it were me, I'd ask around at any local Volvo specialists you can find - odds are they know of a source that is local, will work, and is also compliant.

Any idea what the emissions code is for your vehicle? I can't remember if it is part of the VIN or the build plate by the battery. If I get some time this weekend, I may be able to dig deep for you.

Yea CA sucks.... I mean there is ways around the whole "smog issue" but would like to just pass the legal way. But I don't know the emissions code. Anyone know how to find that out?? Would be much appreciated

Post by **abscate** » 22 Sep 2017, 04:38

Did you fail smog on the test or on the visual inspection?

One of the reasons the CA economy has flourished is because you can breathe the air, unlike the 1970s