I have decided on replacing the cat i have now due to exhaust leak. instead of welding it i rather start fresh and i was thinking if this magnaflow cat 59959 is being used by any mini owners.
Its a spun metallic cat that has 200 cell count. this is different than the honey comb design and suppose to flow better. I would like to know if anyone is using this without any engine lights present. thanks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Magnaflow-Universal-59959-Catalytic-Converter-High-Flow-Spun-Metallic-Cat-/110847989857?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19cf0e1861&vxp=mtr

 

i have one, havent installed yet and most likly wont, i mauy just stay catless

 

thanks for the respond it helps. do you have the exact one? also if you are staying catless how did you pass the check engine light code. are you using an extension on the second o2? or other method?

 

its the 2.5 in version, but basically the same. Im not sure if ill have it coded out, since im going to be tuned very shortly, if not ill just add a spacer. im really only keeping it if i need to weld it in to my 4-2-1 header if it does sound good

 

If i run this cat plus a spacer i should be 100% no light right? i wonder if anyone else is running no cat plus spacer and no CEL.

 

i would imagine so, i dont think you would get a code with that cat, maybe after time when your burn it out maybe

 

i have something similar, a 200 cel count honeycomb, and YES, i have the P0420 code. i bought a spacer, but its too big; the o2 sensor hits the side wall, i cant use it.

going to either try a 90 degree one, or just plug up the 2nd hole, leave the o2 sensor hooked up to the ECU, just not plugged in anywhere.

 

I installed the cat to my obx header and milltek exhaust. im using a 3 inch section after the header and got rid of the resonator using 3 inch pipe. check it out.

Its only been like 40 miles driven. i reset adaptations and so far no codes. keeping my fingers crossed for the next few days. stupid 2096 code

 

let me / us know if that 90 degree o2 elbow spacer works. still rocking the SES light on my car :P

 

so far so good. no code drove around 500 miles gas mileage jumped to 26 27 too. from 24 when i had the 2096 code. get this cat really high flow cant be beaten.

 

I too am running the L spacer with NO CAT and its been working well.

 

i feel like that cat is to big.... this is the one i picked up (below), becasue the collector on my header is also 2.5in and the alta exhast is also 2.5 inch, except for the fist flange wich is 2.25" then opens to 2.5".... once i get my exhaust weled correctly cuz right now its kinda micky moused ill let you know how it goes i do have a low effiecny code bcease of the big exhaust leak right befor the cat.

PART#: 91036
INLET: 2.5in.
OUTLET: 2.5in.
CONFIGURATION: Center/Center
BODY SHAPE: Oval
BODY LENGTH: 9in.
WIDTH: 6.5in.
OVERALL LENGTH: 13in.
FEATURES: Small Oval; 4.2L/4500lbs. EPA; 13in. Overall; Single O2 port

 

kinda wanna say shame on you guys for going catless. yes, its minus 1-2 hp, but your not really helping the carbon situation in the world.

also, your catless cars have Stinky exhaust! :P pew! i catted my exhaust just to NOT have that stink from the exhaust (like my buddies crx, smells awful).

 

my bikes are catless and we have lots of trees up here in NH, nice clean air =)

 

no shame on me i have a catalytic con. mine is just 3 inch and high flow metallic cat. with the milltek exhaust and no resonator its not loud at all only when you step on it. cruising speed you would never know i even have an aftermarket exhaust on the cooper.