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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: Selfish on February 21, 2011, 03:56:11 PM

Title: can I sell a used cat converter?
Post by: Selfish on February 21, 2011, 03:56:11 PM

I have the complete exhaust out of the M42 318i, all the way back from the manifold to the muffler. Can I sell the whole thing as it is or do I have to remove the Cat. converter first? This is regardless of the money I could make out of it.

Title: can I sell a used cat converter?
Post by: DesktopDave on February 21, 2011, 04:50:58 PM

I'd separate it just for the sake of shipping.  Those cats have a reputation for falling apart internally, don't they?

Title: can I sell a used cat converter?
Post by: KenC on February 22, 2011, 07:55:51 AM

They're a little fragile when hot, but still pretty strong.

There are EPA/DEQ regulations against selling used cats, but they're not going to come knock down your door unless you're running a huge operation.

I'd just try to sell it locally.

Title: can I sell a used cat converter?
Post by: JoeDellio on February 22, 2011, 08:03:51 AM

You have to sell the cat as "scrap", but I would just personally scrap it myself, youll most likely get more. I scrapped the cats off an E36 325i parts car I had and got $125 a piece for them (2 cats).