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I have just discovered the catalytic convertor is rusted and has holes. Can't pass inspection this month.
The Ford Dealer want $1000 to replace. Other's can't get the part as it is only a dealer item. $750
Anyone out there resolve it for a better price?
1999 Contour LX 4cyl. Runs great as always 154000 + miles.
---Lazer
owned my Contour since July 1999 - 154000 miles ago.
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Yup...Check ebay for magnaflow(carsound).
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Contact Chris from CTA Motorsports. His screenname on here is cawong11.
Aaron
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Look in the classifieds for a replacement of ask in your local section. With allt he headers and stuff, someone usualyl has a stock laying around and they'd be glad jsut to be rid of it.
-Andy
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Originally posted by Andy W.:
Look in the classifieds for a replacement of ask in your local section. With allt he headers and stuff, someone usualyl has a stock laying around and they'd be glad jsut to be rid of it.
-Andy
not too many Zetecs with headers on here 
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$69 from CTA motorsports for the 2.5" magnaflow. Its not a direct replacement (there's some welding) but shouldn't be too expensive for an exhaust shop.
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Originally posted by SpliceVW:
$69 from CTA motorsports for the 2.5" magnaflow. Its not a direct replacement (there's some welding) but shouldn't be too expensive for an exhaust shop.
Seeing as to how he has a Zetec the magnaflow cat can't go in the factory location you will have to put it under the car like it is on the V6 which isn't that big of a deal don't let the exhaust shop charge u an arm and a leg to get it done. I know because I have the same cat on my car and mine is also a Zetec.
Aaron
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Originally posted by SpliceVW:
$69 from CTA motorsports for the 2.5" magnaflow. Its not a direct replacement (there's some welding) but shouldn't be too expensive for an exhaust shop.
That's why I said ebay, they are only $55 shipped...
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Sheesh, it's so hard. I really don't want to offend anyone's reading skills, but this always happens whenever you ask some Zetec -specific cat or exhaust question.. a number of helpful guys will jump in and offer handy&cheap Duratec -specific solutions.
Just to make it clear:
The Zetec and Duratec exhaust setup (i.e. catalytic converters) are different in many ways. For example there's NO pre-cat in a 4cyl setup, NO universal-fit cat can be used (unique shape cat), there's no cheap aftermarket cat for Zetecs (*), and it indeed costs $600-800 from a dealer.
Try to get a used one from a junkyard.
Tiv
(*) I'd be so happy to be wrong on this one, having spent so much time trying to find one...
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That's right. The cat is directly after the manifold so I don't see how you would be able to use a universal one with out a lot of fabricating. I have several good used ones available. If you're still looking for one contact me directly at ALFIGOLS@yahoo.com with your zip code and I'll give you a quote with shipping. Al
Parting out 95-97 Contours/Mystiques. Contact me directly at ALFIGOLS@yahoo.com if you're looking for a particular part.
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