Need new catalytic converter v70 r

daniel mossey · Dec 17th, 2018, 08:35

Hi I need a new catalytic converter for my v70 r 1997 anyone recommend where I can get a new one that isn't stupid money?
Regards
Dan

DSK · Dec 17th, 2018, 11:04

I used BM Catalyst in Mansfield years ago. The replacement CAT for a BWM rattled like a collection of empty tin cans when fitted and they refused to refund/exchange. Avoid these lot at all costs.

Personally, I'd be tempted to try my luck at a Volvo breakers or go down the sports CAT route.

jack taylor · Dec 17th, 2018, 17:03

Hi Dan, I have been looking for a new cat for my 1998 V70. Skandix stock them and are not too expensive. Also Catman in Southampton.jack

daniel mossey · Dec 17th, 2018, 18:54

Hi tried Scandix but they sell ferreta and the other you mentioned didn't have much to see so maybe I'll look in eBay as mine is rattling.

daniel mossey · Dec 17th, 2018, 19:02

Just a question are v70 s all angled flange from the turbo?

DSK · Dec 17th, 2018, 21:47

Don't quote me on this, but I know with this era of cars there was both an angled and straight flange but, I am not certain what models have the straight flange.

corsairnutta · Dec 23rd, 2018, 22:56

Non turbo straight flange, turbo angled flange.

acshortt5 · Dec 24th, 2018, 08:49

On the T5's they were 2.5 inch straight flange to late 98 then went to 3 inch angled flange in 99 when they changed the ECUs from m4.4 to me7.

Of course it's not foolproof as some owners might have replaced turbo/downpipe with the better flowing 3inch variety.

For the op you might get a good deal by going to an exhaust specialist who can custom make one.

Clan · Dec 24th, 2018, 09:50

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Originally Posted by daniel mossey

Hi I need a new catalytic converter for my v70 r 1997 anyone recommend where I can get a new one that isn't stupid money?
Regards
Dan

just go for the volvo one , it will fit , it will work and it will last another 15+ years , otherwise you will be forever changing them not a job you want to do twice !

You own a very special volvo where just about everything is different to the standard model , You should be budgeting for things like this If you start neglecting it and bodging things you are going to ruin the car … and there will be a point when you cant recover the slide down the slippery slope ..

daniel mossey · Dec 29th, 2018, 16:49

Hi all thanks for the replies. Rang up volvo and the price for a new cat from them is £640. Quite a lot of money I thought .....

Dec 17th, 2018, 08:35	#1
daniel mossey Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 11:06 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WALTHAM ABBEY	Need new catalytic converter v70 r Hi I need a new catalytic converter for my v70 r 1997 anyone recommend where I can get a new one that isn't stupid money? Regards Dan

Dec 17th, 2018, 11:04	#2
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	I used BM Catalyst in Mansfield years ago. The replacement CAT for a BWM rattled like a collection of empty tin cans when fitted and they refused to refund/exchange. Avoid these lot at all costs. Personally, I'd be tempted to try my luck at a Volvo breakers or go down the sports CAT route. __________________ 2000 C70 T5 GT Coupe 1998 S70R / 1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2007 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / 2011 Mercedes S350 Bluetec 2007 Suzuki GSXR-1000

Dec 17th, 2018, 21:47	#6
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	Don't quote me on this, but I know with this era of cars there was both an angled and straight flange but, I am not certain what models have the straight flange. __________________ 2000 C70 T5 GT Coupe 1998 S70R / 1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2007 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / 2011 Mercedes S350 Bluetec 2007 Suzuki GSXR-1000

Dec 24th, 2018, 08:49	#8
acshortt5 Volvo Nutcase Last Online: Jul 14th, 2023 12:57 Join Date: May 2007 Location: N/A View Photos By: acshortt5	On the T5's they were 2.5 inch straight flange to late 98 then went to 3 inch angled flange in 99 when they changed the ECUs from m4.4 to me7. Of course it's not foolproof as some owners might have replaced turbo/downpipe with the better flowing 3inch variety. For the op you might get a good deal by going to an exhaust specialist who can custom make one. __________________ Andrew 1998 S70 T5 CD AUTO Previously a 1990 240 GLT-R Last edited by acshortt5; Dec 24th, 2018 at 08:54.

Dec 17th, 2018, 17:03	#3
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Hi Dan, I have been looking for a new cat for my 1998 V70. Skandix stock them and are not too expensive. Also Catman in Southampton.jack

Dec 17th, 2018, 18:54	#4
daniel mossey Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 11:06 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WALTHAM ABBEY	Hi tried Scandix but they sell ferreta and the other you mentioned didn't have much to see so maybe I'll look in eBay as mine is rattling.

Dec 17th, 2018, 19:02	#5
daniel mossey Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 11:06 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WALTHAM ABBEY	Just a question are v70 s all angled flange from the turbo?

Dec 23rd, 2018, 22:56	#7
corsairnutta New Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2022 15:02 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: London	Non turbo straight flange, turbo angled flange.

Dec 29th, 2018, 16:49	#10
daniel mossey Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 11:06 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WALTHAM ABBEY	Hi all thanks for the replies. Rang up volvo and the price for a new cat from them is £640. Quite a lot of money I thought .....

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