Thread: Auto Part Terminology (Exhaust system)

Ok heres the best I could do.

In the first one I've circled the closest part to which I think I need. Though its hard to see I think the end of it may not have the 90 degree curve up that my stock part has.

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This one gives a little bit of a better picture but there are two differences. The section circled in blue is not a dual setup in my car. This being a performance replacement part it has a dual pipe set up, my car does not have this. The section circled in red is the mesh covered part on my car. However, in this performance part its much shorter; mine is about a foot and a half long.

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The red circled part in the 2nd picture is called the catalytic converter. The performance piece has a 'hi-flow' catalytic converter to boost performance (less restriction). Yours is longer because that's standard, and generally required to pass emissions testing.

From what I can tell, you'll have to get a new catalytic converter piece. Generally they are sold separate like the first picture shows. This can be expensive, especially if the catalytic converter you have is still working fine, since you are just throwing it away. Your best option may be to take it to a muffler shop, like Cole Muffler, and see if they can weld the hole shut. Chances are this will be your cheapest solution.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll try and get a picture of my actual exhaust issue. I'll also see about my local shops and see if any of them can mend it.