After 278,000 miles on my 1997 F-150 4.6, my catalytic converter(s) have finally had it. Long story short; One night driving home, my truck started pinging, coughing and sputtering. I looked under the vehicle to find a cherry red converter. Later, I confirmed it by removing the sensor and scoping the pipe. The substrate, without a doubt is shot. This is an Ohio truck and I highly doubt I would move to California or NY in my lifetime.
I can pick up a complete stainless steel Magnaflow 50 state legal bolt on OE style catalytic converter set complete for less money than a 48 state catalytic converter set at my local exhaust shop cash and carry. The catalytic converter set was a mis order and the owner wants it gone. It has been sitting at his shop for years. He told me if I put on this catalytic converter set on my truck, I would have to flash the computer since it is not calibrated for 50 state emissions. I have heard others say, my truck wont know the difference.
Anyone familiar with 50 state legal catalytic converters?
I can pick up a complete stainless steel Magnaflow 50 state legal bolt on OE style catalytic converter set complete for less money than a 48 state catalytic converter set at my local exhaust shop cash and carry. The catalytic converter set was a mis order and the owner wants it gone. It has been sitting at his shop for years. He told me if I put on this catalytic converter set on my truck, I would have to flash the computer since it is not calibrated for 50 state emissions. I have heard others say, my truck wont know the difference.
Anyone familiar with 50 state legal catalytic converters?