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(Message started by: SaveTheNight on Mar 16^th, 2005, 12:54pm)

Title: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by SaveTheNight on Mar 16^th, 2005, 12:54pm

not sure whether this post should be in "parts" but here we go...
...could members please advise on cat and lambda prices on all models ? .. as with everything to do with Scorps these parts sometimes get misquoted by people having had prices ..but not gone ahead with the purchase leaving other members thinking the quote was definitive ..so accurate final prices would be appreciated please ..we intend to make direct fit Scorp ones along with our exhaust systems so we need to see what we can do for members price wise and whether it's practical... thanks all ........ regards......STN

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by martin_rowe on Mar 16^th, 2005, 1:17pm

STN
I think there is another way round this, have you ever heard of BM Catalysts, they manufactur them in mansfield, they do high performance cats, and a vast range of what they call uni cats, just a single cat of varying sizes with virtually any size / combination of inlet / outlet pipe stubs, I dont think it would be too hard to replace the front silencer with one, I know its a bit cooler that far back, but a lot of vehicles cope with cats positioned further back, volvo's for eg. may be thats why scorpios have such an appitite for cats.
i have used unicats many times when the original is very expensive, just cut out the old, weld in the new.
Martin

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by SaveTheNight on Mar 16^th, 2005, 2:25pm

Hi Martyn and thanks... I hear what you say of course but we also make our own cats too.. both monolith and metallic substrate ...that's why i am asking members really ..to get definitive prices and see if it's worth us tooling up and supply pattern cats discounted for site members ..our main business is race exhausts and cats too so it's no great problem .. ours are stainless too naturally ....thanks anyway though .....regards... STN

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by Paul B on Mar 16^th, 2005, 5:54pm

STN... How much would I be looking at for a replacement system? I wouldn't want anything outrageous, just a straight copy of the standard Ford one. Would like it to still sound the same (nice & quiet, except when flooring it of course ;))

Just thinking ahead here. The original exhaust can't last forever! :)

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by Snoopy on Mar 16^th, 2005, 5:59pm

STN I was quoted £365 for a complete system on my 12v earlier this year from CES... here in chester....

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by craig on Mar 16^th, 2005, 6:01pm

paul....
i'll swap you for the one on kevs car at the moment.......

just dont carry anyone in the back,well not without ear plugs anyway :o :o

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by Paul B on Mar 16^th, 2005, 6:18pm

Craig... Kev's one looks the business I must admit, but I think it needs to be practical. Plus, I like the fact that the car can sound so normal around town but can still produce the goods when called upon. All part of the charm of the car (for me anyway).

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by bertie on Mar 16^th, 2005, 6:36pm

STN

have you tried this site

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/lambda_sensors.php

I bought a Lambda off them and it works champion!

hope this helps

Simon

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by SaveTheNight on Mar 16^th, 2005, 9:37pm

thanks guys but what I want to know is what any of you have actually paid for cats and lambdas ..in the last few months say .. wherever from and whatever the model .. because prices seem so diverse .. but not quotes as they may be incorrect ...just the accurate prices including vat and carriage when applicable lets say .. thanks all .. STN

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by scorpio_man on Mar 16^th, 2005, 9:56pm

hi stn

lambda sensor from cats direct £30.50 delivered just over a year ago.

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by SaveTheNight on Mar 17^th, 2005, 6:10am

cheers Andy .... with Ford plugs or a universal ?

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by scorpio_man on Mar 17^th, 2005, 9:30pm

hi bill

universal one.....http://www.cats-direct-shop.co.uk/lambda-sensors.php

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by Ford-Son-Major on Mar 23^rd, 2005, 11:49pm

Hi STN

Replaced both cats and four sensors just recently on my 24v.
Original Ford cats from Fordpartsuk Price: £270 + post and pack.
Aftermarket 4 wire sensors Around £24 each (via my son in Milton Keynes)
Car runs well now av: 23.8 mpg. Sport Mode. M1, M25, A1M

Regards Mike in Luton 8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by SaveTheNight on Mar 24^th, 2005, 12:05am

Hi Mike ..Cats .. £135 each including the VAT ?? ..did you get fitting kits with them or did you have to get gaskets and stuff from Ford ? ..cheers ..... STN

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by Ford-Son-Major on Mar 24^th, 2005, 12:34am

Hi STN
I did order the ring gasket but No fittting kit was ordered.
The Ford Cats came with the self adheasive ring gasket in place so I did not use these.
I used new copper coated aftermarket locknuts and I had already replaced the centre support bracket and clamps about six months ago.
Both cats went on ok virtually identical to the old cats except the welding was not as good..

Regards Mike in Luton 8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by colinw on Mar 24^th, 2005, 5:52am

Hi
STN on 11/12/04 a new NSF supply and fitted was £282.oo at a local W-S-M tyre exhaust place ,and in 04/03 a drivers side supply only was £191.49 ,but it took three attempts at getting one to fit .i.e. they sent three different ones
regards Colin (24v est)

Title: Re: Cat & Lambda Survey
Post by SaveTheNight on Mar 24^th, 2005, 8:17am

thankyou Colin .. STN