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mattbachota
03-10-2011, 07:52 PM
I have a bad one and I was wondering instead of spending $300 on a new one could I just grab one off a used parts car or one thats somebody has just laying around and put it on. I have a 2000 Civic ex auto.

mitch lab
03-10-2011, 09:07 PM
You can get a used one, but you just taking a chance. Just buy a new one.

mattbachota
03-10-2011, 09:15 PM
I know but does it matter what car I take it from?

gsrteg
03-10-2011, 10:30 PM
Yes. Because some cars have a second o2 sensor on their catalytic converters you might or might not need, and some have a different mounting bracket. Just get one for you make and model. On the other hand, you can go get a universal one for your car at advanced auto or autozone, and take it to a muffler shop to get it custom welded.

*EFilliated*
03-10-2011, 10:30 PM
u can make it fit, but if u want it to bolt straight up then yea only certain ones will fit


I know but does it matter what car I take it from?

dilbeckskate
03-10-2011, 10:38 PM
or if you dont have emissions you could just eliminate it

mattbachota
03-12-2011, 07:45 PM
Okay thanks guys. Im going to sell the car to upgrade to something faster so I need to get that fixed.