campj
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So I have a civic EX 5-speed manual transmission sedan. I have tried to keep up with maintenance for the most part but recently I failed to replace my air/fuel sensor (upstream) on time and it caused my catalytic converter to go bad before its time. So I'm looking to replace the converter (sensor has been replaced already).
However, I would really appreciate some opinions and hopefully some based on experience for an OEM replacement and an aftermarket replacement made by Evan Fischer model series:Eastern Catalytic.
Has anyone tried that aftermarket brand for their exhaust system or at least other parts from that manufacturer? What has been the experience for you guys who have used aftermarket cats after replacing the OEM one?
My main concern is mostly to replace my old cat with the same or similar cat that will do the same job without causing any issues on my car. Of course, I would like to buy a reasonably priced cat as well. Btw, my Honda has 230k miles, in FL, and I'm looking to keep it until the end of 2015 at least.
Here are the links for references to the ones I saw:
Evan Fischer
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Honda/Civic/Eastern/Catalytic_Converter/2004/EX/4_Cyl_1-dot-7L/EAST40399.html
Honda OEM
http://www.bkhondaparts.com/honda/civic-sedan/18160plra00/2004-year/ex-trim/5-speed-manual-engine/electrical-exhaust-heater-fuel-cat/exhaust-pipe-muffler-scat/?part_name=converter
However, I would really appreciate some opinions and hopefully some based on experience for an OEM replacement and an aftermarket replacement made by Evan Fischer model series:Eastern Catalytic.
Has anyone tried that aftermarket brand for their exhaust system or at least other parts from that manufacturer? What has been the experience for you guys who have used aftermarket cats after replacing the OEM one?
My main concern is mostly to replace my old cat with the same or similar cat that will do the same job without causing any issues on my car. Of course, I would like to buy a reasonably priced cat as well. Btw, my Honda has 230k miles, in FL, and I'm looking to keep it until the end of 2015 at least.
Here are the links for references to the ones I saw:
Evan Fischer
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Honda/Civic/Eastern/Catalytic_Converter/2004/EX/4_Cyl_1-dot-7L/EAST40399.html
Honda OEM
http://www.bkhondaparts.com/honda/civic-sedan/18160plra00/2004-year/ex-trim/5-speed-manual-engine/electrical-exhaust-heater-fuel-cat/exhaust-pipe-muffler-scat/?part_name=converter
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