A catalytic converter is a device used to reduce the toxicity of emissions from an internal combustion engine.

The purpose of any catalytic converter is to reduce harmful emissions from the exhaust of a “properly tuned” combustion engine.

It accomplishes this through a combination of heat and a precious metal catalyst that causes the harmful emissions to either oxidize or reduce to safe elements in the exhaust flow.

If the engine is out of tune and not calibrated to OEM specs, the catalytic converter’s efficiency is greatly diminished and could lead to a converter failure.

1. Converters have a ribbed body that minimizes expansion and distortion when the converter heats up. The ribs form a channel that protects the cushioning mat from direct exposure to exhaust gasses and they hold the ceramic catalyst in proper alignment.

2. Catalytic Converters have a 1/2″ lap-joint where the necks meet the body. The neck does not extend into the converter body where it could hamper exhaust flow. This is the strongest and smoothest flowing inlet/outlet joint of any manufacturer.

3. We maintain separate dies on different sized inlets. We don’t skimp by putting larger neck sizes on smaller bodies. This would reduce the flow of the converter and reduce the quality of our product.

4. Catalytic Converters uses a monolithic honeycomb catalyst. The ceramic is designed for maximum flow and surface area. The coating method is strictly controlled to maintain exact specifications. An improper coating could result in flow restrictions or an emission test failure.

5. Catalytic Converters uses a heavier gauge stainless steel, tip to tip.

6. Converters are seam welded close to the converter body for a strong, tight bond. We don’t weld along the edge which could allow the converter to expand like the folds in an accordion, allowing the catalyst to move around.

7. We install a factory capped, 90 degree air tube on “with air” converters. This saves time during installation. There is no need for additional labor to weld on an air tube or to create a bend when only an air tube stub is provided.

8. Aluminized or stainless OEM-style ribbed heat shield that creates a rigid wall of protection against heat and adds to the structural stability of the converter.