I have a 97 Dx. The stock cat is shot, I was wondering what I should replace it with. I could do a stock cat, but a carsound is about the same price new. What modifications would I have to make to fit the stock mani and a magnaflow cat back>? Or should I just bolt up a stock one? Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks guys.

 

just go with the stock.an aftermarket one wont help your performance,only your sound.the stock cat will be a better fit and you`ll maintain your emissions warranty if you have one

 

just get a stock cat

 

Yeah the problem is an aftermarket cat is cheap azz hell, how hard could it be to mount up?, plus im in MI no emissions, at this point of my dx better sound actually adds hp, lol. It cant be too hard to weld in a cat somewhere, could it?

 

It's not for someone with a welding rig. Providing also that they know how to weld worth a damn or you'll get a leaky stinky POS converter out of the deal.

But if you go that route, you will require more labor. Which in turn will cost you money. Money that you'd save if you bolted the right catalytic converter back that you know already fits. A good cat>a burnt-up clogged-up non working cat for performance anyway. If you have half-decent tools like a 1/2" breaker bar, swapping factory converters is a breeze to do by yourself.