![]() Noise laws also cover emissions equipment, and removing the cat, or even having it hollowed out, will still place your car in violation of the noise ordinance in your area, even if it would pass an emissions check.įederal law also requires emissions equipment be installed on any car on the road that was manufactured after a specific date in the 70s, which I don't recall exactly right now. ![]() So selling you an $80 cat for $100 and an hour to install it is going to be about $200.ĭon't be confused by the lack of emissions checks or classic car requirements for emissions. Just remember the any shop is going to be expensive because they charge about $100/hr for labor, and they tend to charge by book hours, and are going to make a profit on any parts they sell you. I took a whole cat-back exhaust with the cat, to a local muffler shop for install, and they only charged me $200 to install it, as it took a couple hours to do. You can also buy your own cat and take it to the shop to save a little money. Just cut the old cat out as close to the tube expansion and as straight as you can, slide the new converter in place, and tighten down the exhaust clamp U-bolts.ĭepending on the state of the exhaust tubes themselves, you may need to replace more of the exhaust as well. You can buy a universal cat on eBay for anywhere between $30 and $80 that is made to clamp on to the diameter of your exhaust. My guess is that for $200, the shop is probably charging you $100 for labor, and $100 for a cat. If you have a couple jack stands, cut off wheel tool or hack saw, floor jack, and socket/ratchet set, you can install a universal clamp-in cat for around $50. ![]() If you remove it, the car will run richer, the exhaust will be louder, and it's against the law. ![]()
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