Looking for California cats!!

Got my cat stolen about 10 years ago and I put some cheapy on and it’s finally taking a crap.

if anyone has a CALIFORNIA part out or extra CALIFORNIA CATS lounging around the garage, I’m looking for the second one,(closest to the rear) for first gen 3.4 thank you community.
Also will take advice for new in box options I only know of auto zone (899$)and the stealership. (1400)

 

Ps got it stolen at Mt sac community college don’t go there!!

 

Can't you use a universal cat? They don't make a specific cat for my 1986 300zx so I'm just going to buy a universal one from Magnaflow. It has a CARB EO ID# and everything.

 

I don't know the situation with our Tacoma's, but for other vehicles, CA specific catalytic converters are stamped on both sides whereas non-CA variants are stamped on one side.

If his vehicle has never been a gross polluter, then there'd be no reason for a smog tech to look underneath.

This is all hypothetical of course as I do not condone any illegal activity

 

I think it is currently gunked up in the cat I’m almost positive that’s why I’m getting CEL. It is a 2002 it does run rich. So most likely it’s considered a polluter. COVID bought me some time for the smog, but time is of the essence now and I think I need to cough up the cash on factory cat I was a littl younger back then and I didn’t care what they put on at the time, still couldn’t tell you what brand it is Or if it was used. But I know it was aftermarket, and it didn’t last long till I got CEL after it was installed.

 

Thank you guys for input it really helps out.

 

There's really nothing stopping you from using a universal catalytic converter if and only if it has a CARB EO tag on it. Magnaflow makes a universal one, and it should work with your truck. However, it must be welded on. This is a California compliant cat.

CARB Executive Order: D-193-96

https://www.magnaflow.com/products/...t-universal-catalytic-converter?aces=12491013

 

Stuff gets stolen EVERYWHERE!

 

Thank you very much again Bart!


Hobbs,
I know,I’m sorry for that comment you’re right! Wrong place wrong time

 

No worries!

 

I just replaced both CAT's on mine, got both of them and muffler from Amazon. I lucked out and was able to purchase the second CAT back for $59 from Amazon warehouse as an unused return. But both retailed right around $300 each for the Walker brand.

$760 Walker CalCat CARB 81798 Direct Fit Catalytic Converter for Toyota Tacoma

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GN2YA6O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$618 Walker CalCat CARB 81740 Direct Fit Catalytic Converter for Toyota Tacoma

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GN2WZBG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Zonder that’s a great deal to come across! I’ll keep an eye out for about another week or so before I make a final Decision, thanks for the input again much appreciated!
Awesome thumbnail picture too!!

 

For what it's worth, I put CA approved Magnaflows on my truck 3 years ago and have passed CA smog twice w/flying colors. They were $600 installed at a local exhaust shop. Toyota wanted north of $3k to install OEM ones, no thank you

 

Hey those are all good to hear numbers! Thank you!

 

I have a low milage set of california cats from a 4 cylinder for sale.

 

Ah dang i got 3.4 idk if it will work I’ll have to double check!! After doing a lot of research on my codes (p0171, p0420) I think it could be an 02 sensor or dirty MAF it could be in my best interest to change the cats while I’m at it since I’m hearing cheaper prices than I anticipated.

 

Has anyone used ballistol On car parts specifically the MAF

 

MAF and other sensors you gotta go with Denso, they're the original manufacturer. Aftermarket sensors do not play well with Toyotas, usually doesn't solve the problem or only does so temporarily. There are a lot of threads about this when it comes to MAF and o2 sensors especially. I would try and find a used OEM one in good condition or just get a new one (not aftermarket)

Have you tried cleaning it to see if that helps? Sometimes they just need a quick spray with MAF cleaner (don't use carb or generic electronic cleaner)

 

I haven’t cleaned it yet, I’m gonna do it this week, we did a coil over install on friends mustang today. I was gonna try and using ballistol but it might be a little too greasy.


Sorry just Re read it MAF cleaner ty

 

I’m on the same boat as you! My 3.4 4runner will not pass smog for its life. I’m located in Southern California therefore have two CATS. I’d hate to change the CATS with after market and still no be able to pass.