catalytic converter on '88 16V

[jdbubb at ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

Just recently went through this same issue.
The downpipe and cat from discount converters is truly a piece of crap and was firmly against the
underside of the car when I tried to install it.
The TT aluminized downpipe and cat is a true bolt on and is much better quality.
just my .02
Dan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Toomasson" <area53@validpath.com>
To: <Gadzby@aol.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: catalytic converter on '88 16V


> Welcome!
>
> Both versions that TT sells will perform about the same - one would purchase
> the aluminized vs. stainless depending on the climate in which you live.
> Rainier/snowier areas that tend to have their pavement treated w/
> sand/salt/whatever would pretty much require you to run the
> stainless...unless you want to repeat the purchase within two years...
>
> BTW - where are you located?
>
> Also, I don't know if this is the correct link but this place sells CATs
> too:
>
> www.discountconverter.com
>
> On the 16v, the actually labor involves a welder (unlike the early mk2's and
> mk1's which have those three-bolt flanges (which are usually rusted over 95%
> of the time anyway....))
>
> Hope that helps - Jeff
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Gadzby@aol.com>
> To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 7:39 AM
> Subject: catalytic converter on '88 16V
>
>
> > Greetings!  I own a 1988 Scirocco 16V with an exhaust problem.  I was told
> my
> > catalytic converter is going bad (metallic rattling sound at 1000-2500
> RPM).
> > The sound is getting louder week by week.  The factory converter is $800,
> so
> > I'm looking at alternatives from other vendors.  Techtonics Tuning has
> come up
> > on the radar.  They appear to have two downpipe/converter models.  One is
> > completely stainless, the other has a stainless converter with aluminized
> tubing.
> >  Does anyone on this list have experience with how either of these perform
> on
> > your 'Roc, and/or how easy they are to install?  The names of any other
> > vendors selling replacement converters would also be appreciated. I need
> to keep
> > the car smog-legal, so I'm looking for a solution which will preserve the
> O2
> > sensor mounting point on the pipe.
> >
> > Couldn't find the answers to these questions in the mailing list archives.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Grant
> >
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