EvanFischer REPG960301 Catalytic Converter - 49-state legal - no CA shipments, Direct fit

Cataltyic Converter Assembly for Silverado 5.3L by im202020, May 12, 2013

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Poor packaging resulted in what appeared to be minor appearance damage to the unit. I did not see the damaged in transit sticker that was placed on the unit until installing it. In additon The Fedex person never mentioned or inferred there was damage when delivering. The catalytic converter did not fit exactly when being installed by my shop. The pipe had to be heated and bent in order to make a fit. We thought it would be a close fit. I doubt it was damaged and bent that much. After a few hours labor to make it fit it was still cheaper than going to a GM dealer. It did pass an emission inspection afterward.

by Jonez, March 23, 2013

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I was a little iffy on purchasing due to the reviews I have read about product fitment but I am glad I gave it a try. The cats look and feel solid. I had no problem with fitment at all. I was able to remove the old and install the new in about an hour and a half using a floor jack to raise the truck and a floor jack to hold the transmission up after I removed the cross member. Was a very easy straight foward process. It can be done with basic hand tools but I opted to use air tools as it is faster. I would recommend this product to anyone as it is the best value for a the quality of product.

Good price but not a good fit by Mr plow, March 7, 2013

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We had to bend the new cat so it would line up wit the headers. The exhaust shop I use had to bend it and it still wouldnt line up right. After a few hours of minor adjustments it was in. Definitely not a do it yourself in the driveway kinda part. Requires skill and tools. Much cheaper than the 1200 quoted from dealer but after all was said and done the cat was 300 and I paid 300 to have it put in so still much cheaper than Oem.

good pipe by rlprtg, October 12, 2012

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excellent pipe hooked right up looks good price is good installation good

by Daga, May 11, 2012

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The cost & the communication was Fantastic look forward in future investments .

by jim, November 9, 2011

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part was well made but had to fabricate to make it fit into the muffler pipe

by axle g, August 24, 2011

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easy to install direct replacement.less than 2 hrs in & out no problems at all.very satisfied!

Good looks but bad fit by Nowuries, August 22, 2011

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Although this cat system was noted as a direct fit for my 2001 Burb, it definitely was not. I highly recommend you have a second person to help "stretch" the two pipes connecting to the headers. Also, the OEM flanges on the headers were flush, but these have a large gap even when tightened down all the way. I couldn't find any leaks after install though, so I guess that isn't a problem. As for the connection to the muffler though, what a freakin' pain. The product is wrong/poorly designed (the stock cat has welded bolts that fit into the muffler pipe, AND the evan fischer product is about 2-3 inches too short) so you will need to get some strong bolts to attach it. After I finally got the cat attached to the exhaust, even with their useless gasket, there is still a leak, and it is cranked down as hard as I can get it (I sheared a bolt the first try), so I don't know what else to do. Since I was trying to fix an error code problem with the sensor readings, I don't think the post sensor "leak" matters too much, but really disappointed with the lack of attention to detail. Maybe this fits other chevys better, but it definitely didn't fit mine well. Hope this review helps, and don't forget to get some bolts if you buy this. I also recommend a robust knuckle for your socket set too to get around the pipes while installing and an O2 sensor socket, and if you don't have a compressor and an impact wrench with a metric socket set, don't even think about this install--you will regret it.

Not So Direct Fit by , August 8, 2011

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I received the part and looked it over, It had a few scratches on the powdercoated finish. Putting it on was a challenge, the pipes connecting to the Exhaust manifold on either side were off by a half-inch, and had to use some serious force. This destroyed the cheap gasket on the passenger side, which just fell apart and possibly some falling into the Catalytic converter on that side. Now, the rear of the Y-pipe assembly sits on the cross-member for the Transmission, making a crazy sound. You get what you pay for here.

by ace mechanic, July 28, 2011

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Very resonable price, short delivery time, cat fit just like the original I would definitly use this company for futere purchases

Almost Bent right by Twistedpairs, June 30, 2011

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The Price was the best that I could find for my limited budget. I had my mechanic install it on his recommendation. Glad I did. Took my ASE certified MASTER MECHANIC about 4 hours to install since the top of the y was about 2-1/2 inches off! He had to use ratchet straps to get it to fit close enough to call it good. If you don't have a lift and a transmission jack, don't try this yourself!