Expert Answers about Catalytic Converters

• Aftermarket Magnaflow Catalytic Converter VS OEM Catalytic Converter
• Typically catalytic converter contains two or more ceramic substrates, coated with a combination of Platinum, Palladium and Rhodium and a Ceria based wash coat, packed into a stainless steel housing. There is a certain amount of precious metals that need to be in a catalytic converter to pass inspection. That being said, there is still plenty of precious metals in aftermarket catalytic converters like the MagnaFlow Converter # MF49461 you're looking at. I do not know if it's more or less...
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• Do Catalytic Converters have Precious Metals in Them
• The most common precious metal in catalytic converters is platinum. That's not to say that there can't be gold but I have not heard of it being one of the metals inside a converter. You may have heard of people stealing catalytic converters off of cars. They do that because of the platinum. That is also why converters are more expensive than you would think.
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• What Grade Stainless Steel is Used on MagnaFlow Ceramic Catalytic Converter # MF59575
• After speaking with my contact at MagnaFlow, I have found the grade of stainless steel used for the MagnaFlow Ceramic Catalytic Converter - Spun Stainless Steel # is 409ss. The 409 grade of stainless steel is stabilized with titanium, providing superior corrosion resistance. Please be advised this product is not compliant with the emissions control standards in the state of California.
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• Is the MagnaFlow Converter Part # MF93219 Made Entirely Of Stainless Steel
• The exterior of the MagnaFlow Ceramic Catalytic Converter part # MF93219 is made entirely of 409 stainless steel. The only part of the converter that is not stainless steel is the honeycomb core.
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