Catalytic Converter Compatible 2004 2009 Direct Fit Review

Someone stole the catalytic converter from my son's Prius. The local muffler shop was charging $900 for repairs. We ordered this one and it was perfect. It arrived quickly and was neatly packaged. It was properly attached to the exhaust manifold and included new bolts/springs. It pinched the exhaust pipe where it had been cut. The catalyst tube and the old tube were the correct diameter. Everything worked great. We got it back up and running quickly and for a reasonable price. I highly…

UPDATE: I am now getting code P0420 on the freeway for low oxygen efficiency, although everything else seems to be working fine. Be careful with any non-OEM O2 sensor you are using. Email customer service was helpful, so for now I'll keep 3 stars until I figure it out. I had a mechanic install it and at first the exhaust leaked with the clamps provided, but after having it welded on instead everything seems fine, just like the original. Be sure to check for exhaust leaks after installation and…

Perfect fit. The thieves who stole my cat left about an inch of pipe for this piece to eat. So I attached it to the block with 14mm bolts, then I had to have my son move the rear end of the exhaust pipe forward (he pushed the muffler with his foot) while I tightened the clamp. There's more play at the back of the exhaust than you might think. Edit: The previous catalytic converter was for my 2005 Prius and this one is for my 2009. While I'm really happy with these, especially for the price…

Easy to install all parts work great. 12" : Remove transducer 02: 14mm stroke with about 2ft extension, both flange bolts came out ok: cut between resonator and 2nd CAT with a short sawzall blade {can do this before flange bolts next time}: pipe Clean and file with an angle grinder so that the new CAT goes in easily: Disconnect the resonator from the rubber bearings and pull up/down: Lubricate the CAT/pipe, insert it and turn it back and forth: Place the exhaust seal on the exhaust manifold…

Like most on here I bought this unit to replace a stolen catalytic converter. Before purchasing this item, I had three concerns based on various online reviews of other replacement units: - The quality of the exhaust manifold flange joint and ability to achieve a good seal - The overall length of the replacement unit - I had less than 2 inches of remaining exhaust pipe available for connections - whether the new tube fits on top of the remaining tube. None of these items were a problem. The…

. My cat was stolen in the middle of the night, which certainly happened to most people who bought this product. I followed the steps below to install a new cat on my 2008 Prius1. I installed a new O2 sensor on a new cat as the original one was stolen along with my original cat2. I removed the front floor panel bracket which is located just below the exhaust pipe.3. I removed the resonator from the rubber mounts which caused play in the rear exhaust pipe (from the resonator to the muffler). 4…

Summary: I am pleased to report that the Autosaver88 cat assembly (from China of course) was exactly as advertised; It was packaged well, arrived quickly and undamaged, and was a perfect replacement for the stolen crampons on a 2007 Prius. I have no way of assessing a change in emissions (Minnesota dropped auto tests a few decades ago), but it's EPA-certified and I believe it restored the Prius' excellent clean-air performance. Anyway, the DTC is cleared (having also replaced the stolen rear…