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Title: Audi cat converter
Post by: nivag on April 16, 2014, 03:20:55 PM

I need a new catalytic converter for my A4. Dealer price is insane, so anyone have any experience in Audi or water-cooled VW using a after market CAT with any luck?

Thx for any info. Gavin

Title: Re: Audi cat converter
Post by: ray on April 16, 2014, 04:24:54 PM

Try Autozone in Bellingham . Had a friend with a TT get his there .

Title: Re: Audi cat converter
Post by: josh on April 16, 2014, 06:53:20 PM

Chop it out and move to the island....

Title: Re: Audi cat converter
Post by: buddy boy on April 16, 2014, 06:53:32 PM

AC done gav .. Straight pipes !

Title: Re: Audi cat converter
Post by: nivag on April 16, 2014, 09:03:43 PM

I only need it for friggn airfare, so removing not an option. Plus the n/a 3ltr needs the back pressure to run well.

Title: Re: Audi cat converter
Post by: pittwagen on April 16, 2014, 09:18:27 PM

Altrom should have them.  Check their catalog.  As well have you tried VM Autohaus.  And don't forget steveo_32 @ Lordco.  Autopartsway.ca pulls from the Worldpac  system.  They should have your item.  If all else fails Rockauto in the US.

Title: Re: Audi cat converter
Post by: Alp on April 16, 2014, 11:07:39 PM

if that is BVM Autohaus in Richmond they are out of business (or moved)

Title: Re: Audi cat converter
Post by: somevwguy on April 17, 2014, 12:53:52 AM

try http://www.audizine.com/

Title: Re: Audi cat converter
Post by: pittwagen on April 17, 2014, 07:57:19 AM

VM Autohaus is very much alive in Burnaby.  Google is your friend!!

Title: Re: Audi cat converter
Post by: Alp on April 17, 2014, 09:45:18 PM

Burnaby has VM Autohaus and Richmond use to have BVM Autohaus....

Title: Re: Audi cat converter
Post by: owdlvr on April 18, 2014, 10:55:15 PM

Can you wait until I'm back next week?  What's the pipe diameter? I seem to think 2.5", but if it's 2.25" I have a universal one in my garage you can have welded in. If not, I can probably get you a 2.5" mid may.

-Dave

Title: Re: Audi cat converter
Post by: Trevor P on April 19, 2014, 11:14:46 AM

Gavin, I hate to tell you this but take the hit and buy the Audi one. The aftermarket one will give you problems in the future and you'll be doing it all over again. We don't even give our customers the option of an aftermarket one anymore. Way too many issues.