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2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
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porwanabe
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non oem catalytic converter xc70

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2004 xc70. appears though no confirmed yet I need a new converter. Trying to find a NON OEM as prices are stupid silly. Can anyone point me the direction of a NON OEM converter that people have had good luck with.
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Following this as I would like to replace it on my car as well eventually. Hopefully someone chimes in. OEM cat is worth more than the vehicle. Also would like installation tips, looks like a pain.
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prwood wrote:I wish I had a permanent car repair area that was covered, had a level surface, lighting and fans, a workbench, and tool cabinets. You know,like a garage. Much of my time during the job is spent hauling things up and down the stairs to the basement or in and out of the storage shed, or running back downstairs when I realize I need something else,or taking a break from standing out in the sun,or using flashlights or work lamps when it gets dark.

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Post by jonesg »

I'm going to weld mine, needs a new flex pipe section.

try this,
https://www.magnaflow.com/products/5147 ... rter-51477

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Post by vtl »

I have a Snabb 3" downpipe with cheap Magnaflow converter. The converter itself was like $100 back then. It throws no codes and does not smell.

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Post by MoVolvos »

br0dy519 wrote: 02 Nov 2022, 13:01 Following this as I would like to replace it on my car as well eventually. Hopefully someone chimes in. OEM cat is worth more than the vehicle. Also would like installation tips, looks like a pain.
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Post by br0dy519 »

$800 USD nearly for a Magnaflow!! WOW Cat prices have doubled in the past 2 years.
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prwood wrote:I wish I had a permanent car repair area that was covered, had a level surface, lighting and fans, a workbench, and tool cabinets. You know,like a garage. Much of my time during the job is spent hauling things up and down the stairs to the basement or in and out of the storage shed, or running back downstairs when I realize I need something else,or taking a break from standing out in the sun,or using flashlights or work lamps when it gets dark.

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br0dy519 wrote: 02 Nov 2022, 23:03 $800 USD nearly for a Magnaflow!! WOW Cat prices have doubled in the past 2 years.
hence my decision to buy a mig welder and start practicing with scrap pipe from auto shop dumpsters.
I've got the welding down fairly decent now after some help on welddotcom.
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Post by br0dy519 »

My problem isn't the flex as much as the big hanger, nothing is supporting it anymore except a plumbing strap. Don't think there's barely any metal left to weld to.
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prwood wrote:I wish I had a permanent car repair area that was covered, had a level surface, lighting and fans, a workbench, and tool cabinets. You know,like a garage. Much of my time during the job is spent hauling things up and down the stairs to the basement or in and out of the storage shed, or running back downstairs when I realize I need something else,or taking a break from standing out in the sun,or using flashlights or work lamps when it gets dark.

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Post by jonesg »

I would fabricate a new hanger and bracket, the cat body is quite hefty and not very difficult to weld.
you'd need to make the hanger and install the exh system so its all aligned, then tack weld the bracket, remove and finish the weld, there isn't much room for anything more than a tack whilst in place.

pay the man or pick up a cheap mig welder and start practicing.


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