CAT - Legacy Outback 2.5 AT '01

[HonzaCZ]

Hi,

 

I'm from Czech Republic (central Europe). I have defective catalytic converter on my Legacy Outback 2.5 AT '01. Have anyone here expirience with using US or UK CATs in European cars?

 

There are some emission norms and I exactly don't know, if they're same or different across the world.

 

Logically, function of CAT should be always same, but I think that it's not really true.

 

What do you think about mounting US or UK CAT?

 

Thanks for help.

[Legacy777]

Should be fine using a CAT from another country.

[HonzaCZ]

Thanks for reply,

 

what do you think about using non-original CAT?

 

I found two companys, it's shipping to our country:

first & second

 

But I don't know, that non-original CAT can work correctly (emission check, motor management) and how long? Non-originals are about 4-5times cheaper than original SUBARU.

 

In our country there is no non-original CAT dealer for SUBARU, so there are no servicemen who can try it and test it.

 

Any experiences with non-originals?

[Legacy777]

I do have a high flow cat from magnaflow that I am using with my aftermarket exhaust. It seems to work alright. However I don't have any experience with replacement cats for OEM exhaust.

 

In reality, it should work fine. I don't know if they will last as long. They should still pass all the emissions tests/checks.

 

My suggestion would be to see if you can get some feedback from users in Europe on the non-OEM catalytic converters being sold.

[HonzaCZ]

Ok, thanks.