Catalytic converter for 1999 SE

[clarkhamblen]

found out today that I need a new cat installed in my 1999 SE.

can someone help me with the part number that I can order part from from www.justmagnaflow.com

sources tell me that a shop will install this for about $60.00? Has this been your experience?

The shop I usually take my care to quoted me $750.00 parts and labor for GM parts and

$450.00 for non GM parts and labor...

Sounds like I need to find a new shop! Sheesh!

Help me out if you can.....

[myfirstbonnie]

Before you buy one make sure you have a shop that will install it. Some shops won't do work with parts they don't get the mark up on.

[JMH1950]

Have you checked out Eastern Catalytic Direct-Fit Converters from Rock Auto?

Might be cheaper and easier in the long run. Not Magnaflow but advertised as high flow.

[clarkhamblen]

oh yea, I will be calling around to all the shops to see if they are open to working with me this way!

[willwren]

I just realized you're in EPA-central, my home state of Callyfornia.

Some shops may NOT work with you on this. Tell them straight up you bought the cat from a reputable online dealer that knows they are CA legal, but ONLY if they ask. Be very specific about this. I know things are tricky in CA. Don't volunteer info, but give that to them if asked.

It's probably best if you ask around with friends/family to see if someone has a shop they can recommend. And when you call, tell them "my cousin told me to call you first" or something to that effect.

[BillBoost37]

Looks from this thread that a certain CARB approved cat is required in CA.

http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... =magnaflow

[BonneMe]

If you don't use CARB stuff now, you'll most likely get busted for it at your next test. New cats will stick out, and then be checked.