Catalytic converter

Billyuk1 · 31st January 2019, 16:41

Hi all. Got a blow on my exhaust. Had a backbox about 6 months ago. Have sourced a centre section cause that looks rotted.
I have decided to replace the cat front section as well
Any recommendations on a type approved catalyst that's not to expensive...

T-Cut · 31st January 2019, 18:16

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Originally Posted by Billyuk1

Any recommendations on a type approved catalyst that's not to expensive...

Not sure that means anything these days. But you could start at the current Xpart quality and work down. It all depends on your budget.

Xpart/Rimmer: https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-WCJ000522P
eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...erter&_sacat=0

TC

Billyuk1 · 1st February 2019, 09:32

Thanks for the reply tc.
What do you think of React Catalytic Converters?
Had one a couple of years ago on my BMW Z3 found it ok
Can pick one up for about £80. Just a bit bothered about next year's mot emmisions test.

SCP440 · 1st February 2019, 12:00

In my experience cheap catalysts rarely last more than a couple of years, I have a customer with an old Galaxy that she wont get rid of so its my job to get it through its annual test. The original cat was taken out by a road hump and Ford want nearly £500 for a new one. The cats I put on it every second year cost me under £50 with gaskets.

Genuine cats will often pass with a short run around the block but cheap ones often need 5 mins revving the car up to 2000rpm.

How long are planning on keeping your car and do you do your own work?

Billyuk1 · 1st February 2019, 12:25

Thanks again for the reply's.
Going to be keeping the car a while yet. There is just something about driving my ztjust feel at home in it.
Do all my own work on the car( head gasket, timing belts ect)
It's a bit awkward getting the exhaust off on my back so was going to get the parts and let my local garage fit it.

T-Cut · 1st February 2019, 16:17

The genuine MGR catalysts (ceramic) for 75/ZT range cost around £500 - £600 each back in the day. Imagine what that would be fifteen years later. If you want the most cost effective solution get the Xpart version.

TC

Billyuk1 · 1st February 2019, 17:37

Thanks tc. Xpart it is then.
Cheers all....

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Billyuk1 Avid contributor zt saloon 1800cc Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: in my car Posts: 234 Thanks: 277 Thanked 63 Times in 48 Posts	Catalytic converter Hi all. Got a blow on my exhaust. Had a backbox about 6 months ago. Have sourced a centre section cause that looks rotted. I have decided to replace the cat front section as well Any recommendations on a type approved catalyst that's not to expensive... __________________ 15,577th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 703rd ZT 120 to be made out of 921 66th ZT in Aquamarine (Goodwood) (code: HQM) to be made out of 189 Aquamarine (Goodwood) ZTs

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Billyuk1 Avid contributor zt saloon 1800cc Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: in my car Posts: 234 Thanks: 277 Thanked 63 Times in 48 Posts	Thanks for the reply tc. What do you think of React Catalytic Converters? Had one a couple of years ago on my BMW Z3 found it ok Can pick one up for about £80. Just a bit bothered about next year's mot emmisions test. __________________ 15,577th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 703rd ZT 120 to be made out of 921 66th ZT in Aquamarine (Goodwood) (code: HQM) to be made out of 189 Aquamarine (Goodwood) ZTs Last edited by Billyuk1; 1st February 2019 at 11:52..

1st February 2019, 12:25	#5
Billyuk1 Avid contributor zt saloon 1800cc Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: in my car Posts: 234 Thanks: 277 Thanked 63 Times in 48 Posts	Thanks again for the reply's. Going to be keeping the car a while yet. There is just something about driving my ztjust feel at home in it. Do all my own work on the car( head gasket, timing belts ect) It's a bit awkward getting the exhaust off on my back so was going to get the parts and let my local garage fit it. __________________ 15,577th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 703rd ZT 120 to be made out of 921 66th ZT in Aquamarine (Goodwood) (code: HQM) to be made out of 189 Aquamarine (Goodwood) ZTs

1st February 2019, 17:37	#7
Billyuk1 Avid contributor zt saloon 1800cc Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: in my car Posts: 234 Thanks: 277 Thanked 63 Times in 48 Posts	Thanks tc. Xpart it is then. Cheers all.... __________________ 15,577th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 703rd ZT 120 to be made out of 921 66th ZT in Aquamarine (Goodwood) (code: HQM) to be made out of 189 Aquamarine (Goodwood) ZTs

1st February 2019, 12:00	#4
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,508 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	In my experience cheap catalysts rarely last more than a couple of years, I have a customer with an old Galaxy that she wont get rid of so its my job to get it through its annual test. The original cat was taken out by a road hump and Ford want nearly £500 for a new one. The cats I put on it every second year cost me under £50 with gaskets. Genuine cats will often pass with a short run around the block but cheap ones often need 5 mins revving the car up to 2000rpm. How long are planning on keeping your car and do you do your own work?

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The genuine MGR catalysts (ceramic) for 75/ZT range cost around £500 - £600 each back in the day. Imagine what that would be fifteen years later. If you want the most cost effective solution get the Xpart version. TC