Customer Reviews

Evan b.

Verified Purchaser

42026-08-13
2007-2015 Mini Cooper 1.6L L4 | Catalytic Converter | OE#18407559400/16650 - PHILTOP

I recently replaced the catalytic converter in my 1998 Avalon with the PHILTOP Catalytic Converter Kit, and I've been quite pleased with the outcome. The installation was straightforward and fit like a glove, which made the whole process much simpler than I anticipated. After getting it installed, I noticed an immediate improvement in my car's performance and emissions.

Court PringnitzCourt Pringnitz

Verified Purchaser

42025-12-11
2007-2015 Mini Cooper 1.6L L4 | Catalytic Converter | OE#18407559400/16650 - PHILTOP

Functionally the catalytic converter fit and fixed the P0420 code. The flanges on the exhaust were good and lined up perfectly. The only problem here is the heat shield brackets. I was unable to get them all to line up, but was able to use 1 in front and 1 on back and the other tabs now just function as anti rotation tabs. Is it perfect? No, but it works to fix the problem on my car for an affordable price.Had everything been lined up this probably this would have taken under an hour but ended up taking an extra 30-40 min to try to get the heat shield to fit. Had I not had a lift it would have been really frustrating.The quality of the converter is good. Not OEM, but the welds are good and the exhaust flanges are thick and quality to allow for good sealing. The provided seal had to be pressed into the machined ring.Even with the issues, I would purchase this and use over paying significantly more for an OEM one that has zero issue.

Evan b.

Verified Purchaser

42026-08-13
2005-2014 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L L5; 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L L5 | Catalytic Converter | OE#1K0253058FJ/54751 - PHILTOP

I recently replaced the catalytic converter in my 1998 Avalon with the PHILTOP Catalytic Converter Kit, and I've been quite pleased with the outcome. The installation was straightforward and fit like a glove, which made the whole process much simpler than I anticipated. After getting it installed, I noticed an immediate improvement in my car's performance and emissions.