Possible Bad Catalytic Converter; Replace with resonator?

[kellogg_racing_]

Gentlemen, I have already searched this site diligently. I have found that gutted cats/test pipes sound horrible (mine sounds nice and deep already, with a DC Sports Header, and DNX cat=back exhaust...do NOT want any rasp whatsoever), offer little, no, or negative performance impact, and of course are worse for the air. My question is this! What about replacing the cat with a resonator? Like Megan Racing's resonator part# MR-CC-HA90(http://www.meganracing.com/product_d...358&catid=11)? You still have the insulation for sound dampening, is MUCH cheaper ($75) than buying even an OEM cat (~$125), and the look of a catalytic converter (ok, maybe not exactly, but to a degree). Thoughts? Specifically members who have this same set-up or a similair setup?

Thanks!

[KB7]

there is no reason to buy an oem cat converter.

you could buy a magnaflow cat converter on ebay, they usually go for 60-80 shipped for 2.25 inches. and then all you may need to do, is cut the flanges off your original oem converter, and have a welder weld them onto the new one.

or you could just have it welded right into your system, but i would not suggest that, you might want to change your exhaust down the road, but your cat will be just fine.

[deevergote]

Just replace the cat with a quality replacement. There are very few gains to be had from eliminating the cat... Even if you put a resonator in place (which will provide a restriction itself...) your car will still pollute the air, and smell like crap.

[kellogg_racing_]

Well, it was fine anyways, so no worries.