2001 E430 Sport Front Catalytic Converter

crypto430 · 05-13-2009, 09:14 AM

My CEL light came on and the shop said it's my front passenger catalytic converter. I've researched cats here and found that people have success with the Magnaflow 53005. However, I'm not clear if this will work on the front/primary or only the secondary? Can someone help me out?

Thanks,
Bob

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Max Hughes · 05-15-2009, 01:05 PM

You mean the pre-cats? The Magnaflow 53005 is a full size cat, the pre-cats are pretty tiny right? If I where you I'd have a shop take them off, there's no harm done, it sounds better and you'll still pass emissions.

crypto430 · 05-15-2009, 04:12 PM

I'd like to purchase a magflow and have it spliced in. I don't know what size to order. That's why I'm asking if anyone has had a magnaflow spliced in for pre cat.

j944 · 05-16-2009, 01:02 AM

I havent used Magnaflow but had both changed using Eastern universals and havent had any issue's.
Installation costs me $130 each......Far less than the stealership

crypto430 · 05-19-2009, 10:15 AM

What model number for eastern did you use?. I checked and they said they don't have one rated for an E430.

j944 · 05-19-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crypto430

What model number for eastern did you use?. I checked and they said they don't have one rated for an E430.

I am not certain. The rcpt says 2/14 CAT L10...I hope this helps

kevinGTB1 · 08-30-2009, 05:11 AM

Hello there, is magnaflow catalytic converter really good?

kevinGTB1 · 08-30-2009, 05:55 AM

Im new for this forum

fosmith · 08-30-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crypto430

My CEL light came on and the shop said it's my front passenger catalytic converter. I've researched cats here and found that people have success with the Magnaflow 53005. However, I'm not clear if this will work on the front/primary or only the secondary? Can someone help me out?

Thanks,
Bob

Bob, the Magnaflow 53005 is a replacement for the rear cat only. You may have to get a direct fit assembly to replace the front. They're about $400 unless you live in California where the only legal option is to get the part at the Mercedes dealer for over $1000.

The advantage of a direct fit assembly is that it's a pretty easy diy.

Fred

kevinGTB1 · 08-30-2009, 06:07 PM

Anyone knows about magnaflow catalytic converter if it is pretty good? thanks.

ohlord · 08-30-2009, 11:15 PM

if as above stated it is the big cats under the middle of the car that are rattling like a can of rocks. Eastern cats google them or racepages.com are also good universal cats unless as stated you live in Ca.
In that case magnaflow has production ready in about 10 weeks CARB calif approved splice in cat for the secondary cat application. No prices avail yet.

kevinGTB1 · 09-01-2009, 01:44 PM

One more thing, I do some research and queries regarding this issue so I tried it here Magnaflow Catalytic Converter, anyone tried it here if they provide good services? Thanks in advance.

05-15-2009, 01:05 PM	#2
Max Hughes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 321	You mean the pre-cats? The Magnaflow 53005 is a full size cat, the pre-cats are pretty tiny right? If I where you I'd have a shop take them off, there's no harm done, it sounds better and you'll still pass emissions. __________________

05-15-2009, 04:12 PM	#3
crypto430 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3 Drives: 2001 E430 Sport	Yes..the pre cats I'd like to purchase a magflow and have it spliced in. I don't know what size to order. That's why I'm asking if anyone has had a magnaflow spliced in for pre cat.

05-16-2009, 01:02 AM	#4
j944 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Emerald City Posts: 177 Drives: e430 sport	I havent used Magnaflow but had both changed using Eastern universals and havent had any issue's. Installation costs me $130 each......Far less than the stealership __________________ MB Gun Owners Club: Member #37

08-30-2009, 11:15 PM	#11
ohlord MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,617 Drives: E55 powered E320 Wagon,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross,94subaru, 2000 E320 wagon.	Yes it is good if as above stated it is the big cats under the middle of the car that are rattling like a can of rocks. Eastern cats google them or racepages.com are also good universal cats unless as stated you live in Ca. In that case magnaflow has production ready in about 10 weeks CARB calif approved splice in cat for the secondary cat application. No prices avail yet. __________________ "whatever you say, you speak into existence" ohlord Cognomen is in homage to the late great Janis Joplin "Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz" W210 Wagons,a few MG's,assorted others and a partridge in a pear tree. "17mm special spark boot tool" pm me if you need me

09-01-2009, 01:44 PM	#12
kevinGTB1 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4 Drives: F150	Thanks Ohlord One more thing, I do some research and queries regarding this issue so I tried it here Magnaflow Catalytic Converter, anyone tried it here if they provide good services? Thanks in advance.

05-19-2009, 10:15 AM	#5
crypto430 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3 Drives: 2001 E430 Sport	What model number for eastern did you use?. I checked and they said they don't have one rated for an E430.

08-30-2009, 05:11 AM	#7
kevinGTB1 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4 Drives: F150	Hello there, is magnaflow catalytic converter really good?

08-30-2009, 05:55 AM	#8
kevinGTB1 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4 Drives: F150	Im new for this forum

08-30-2009, 06:07 PM	#10
kevinGTB1 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4 Drives: F150	Anyone knows about magnaflow catalytic converter if it is pretty good? thanks.

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