Kia Catalytic Converters
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (17133)Catalytic Converter (17133) by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Front Driver Side. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 7". This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great...$338.57
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (13060)Catalytic Converter (13060) by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Center. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 14.5". This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great solution to replace your failed or...$211.27
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (17074)Catalytic Converter (17074) by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Center. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 12.75". Gaskets Not Required. This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great solution to...$216.57
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (14408)Catalytic Converter (14408) by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Rear. This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great solution to replace your failed or damaged catalytic converter. Once your stock...$190.51
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (17377)Catalytic Converter by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Rear. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 16.75". This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great solution to replace...$417.58
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (17378)Catalytic Converter (17378) by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Rear. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 12". This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great solution to...$178.07
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (17308)Catalytic Converter by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Rear. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 13.25". This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great solution to replace your failed or damaged...$274.45
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (17338)Catalytic Converter (17338) by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Center. With 1 O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 17". This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great solution to...$280.34
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (18128)Catalytic Converter (18128) by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Rear. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 25.25". This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great solution to replace your failed or...$309.43
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (18109)Catalytic Converter (18109) by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Front. With 1 O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 8.125". This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great solution to...$357.03
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (17425)Catalytic Converter (17425) by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Front Driver Side. This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great solution to replace your failed or damaged catalytic converter. Once...$346.22
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (17311)Catalytic Converter (17311) by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Rear. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 16.25". This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great solution to...$250.29
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (17199)Catalytic Converter (17199) by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Front Driver Side. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 5.5". This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great...$320.03
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (17173)Catalytic Converter (17173) by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Rear. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 17". This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great solution to...$242.83
- Davico®Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (14377)Catalytic Converter (14377) by Davico®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Center. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 20". This direct-fit catalytic converter by Davico will be a great solution to replace your failed or...$187.34
- Walker®CalCat™ Universal Fit Round Body Catalytic Converter (84206)CalCat™ Catalytic Converter (84206) by Walker®. Converter Configuration: Universal Fit. Position: Rear. Catalytic Converter Body Shape: Round. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 12". Specifically designed to...$191.05
- Walker®CalCat™ Universal Fit Round Body Catalytic Converter (84202)CalCat™ Catalytic Converter (84202) by Walker®. Converter Configuration: Universal Fit. Position: Rear. Catalytic Converter Body Shape: Round. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 12". Specifically designed to...$319.05
- Walker®CalCat™ Universal Fit Round Body Catalytic Converter (84205)CalCat™ Catalytic Converter (84205) by Walker®. Position: Rear. Converter Configuration: Universal Fit. Catalytic Converter Body Shape: Round. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 12". Without O2 Sensor Port. Specifically designed to...Emission, Structural Warranty: 5 Years / 50,000 Miles (80,000 Kilometers)Comply with specific pre-OBDII and OBDII requirements in the state of California$185.29
- Walker®CalCat™ Universal Fit Round Body Catalytic Converter (83206)CalCat™ Catalytic Converter (83206) by Walker®. Position: Rear. Converter Configuration: Universal Fit. Catalytic Converter Body Shape: Round. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 12". Without O2 Sensor Port. Without Air Tube....Emission, Structural Warranty: 5 Years / 50,000 Miles (80,000 Kilometers)Comply with specific pre-OBDII and OBDII requirements in the state of California$199.33
- Walker®CalCat™ Universal Fit Round Body Catalytic Converter (83205)CalCat™ Catalytic Converter (83205) by Walker®. Position: Rear. Converter Configuration: Universal Fit. Catalytic Converter Body Shape: Round. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 12". Without O2 Sensor Port. Without Air Tube....Emission, Structural Warranty: 5 Years / 50,000 Miles (80,000 Kilometers)Comply with specific pre-OBDII and OBDII requirements in the state of California$223.95
- Walker®CalCat™ Universal Fit Round Body Catalytic Converter (82505)CalCat™ Catalytic Converter (82505) by Walker®. Converter Configuration: Universal Fit. Catalytic Converter Body Shape: Round. With 1 Inlet. Without Air Tube. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 12"....$449.78
- Walker®CalCat™ Universal Fit Small Oval Body Catalytic Converter (84207)CalCat™ Catalytic Converter (84207) by Walker®. Converter Configuration: Universal Fit. Position: Rear. Catalytic Converter Body Shape: Small Oval. Without Air Tube. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 13.25"....$604.38
- Walker®CalCat™ Universal Fit Standard Oval Body Catalytic Converter (81126)CalCat™ Catalytic Converter (81126) by Walker®. Converter Configuration: Universal Fit. Catalytic Converter Body Shape: Standard Oval. With 1 Inlet. Without Air Tube. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 13.25"....$377.86
- Walker®CalCat™ Universal Fit Standard Oval Body Catalytic Converter (82620)CalCat™ Catalytic Converter (82620) by Walker®. Converter Configuration: Universal Fit. Position: Rear. Catalytic Converter Body Shape: Standard Oval. With 1 Inlet. Without Air Tube. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall...$924.95
- Walker®CalCat™ Universal Fit Standard Oval Body Catalytic Converter (82526)CalCat™ Catalytic Converter (82526) by Walker®. Converter Configuration: Universal Fit. Catalytic Converter Body Shape: Standard Oval. With 1 Inlet. Without Air Tube. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length: 13.25"....$406.62
- Davico®Exhaust Manifold with Integrated Catalytic Converter (17501)Exhaust Manifold with Integrated Catalytic Converter (17501) by Davico®. Position: Front Driver Side. This product by Davico will be a great solution to replace your failed or damaged catalytic converter. Once your stock cat fails to...Helps your vehicle emit harmless gasesDirect OEM replacement$534.41
- Davico®Exhaust Manifold with Integrated Catalytic Converter (17351)Exhaust Manifold with Integrated Catalytic Converter (17351) by Davico®. Position: Front. This product by Davico will be a great solution to replace your failed or damaged catalytic converter. Once your stock cat fails to perform its...Helps your vehicle emit harmless gasesDirect OEM replacement$415.02
- Walker®Ultra™ Direct Fit Large Oval Body Catalytic Converter and Pipe Assembly (55312)Ultra™ Catalytic Converter and Pipe Assembly (55312) by Walker®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Rear. Catalytic Converter Body Shape: Large Oval. With 1 Inlet. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall...$461.35
- Walker®Ultra™ Direct Fit Large Oval Body Catalytic Converter and Pipe Assembly (50479)Ultra™ Catalytic Converter and Pipe Assembly (50479) by Walker®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Rear. Catalytic Converter Body Shape: Large Oval. With 2 Inlets. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall...$550.60
- Walker®Ultra™ Direct Fit Round Body Catalytic Converter and Pipe Assembly (54969)Ultra™ Catalytic Converter and Pipe Assembly (54969) by Walker®. Converter Configuration: Direct Fit. Position: Rear. Catalytic Converter Body Shape: Round. Without Air Tube. Without O2 Sensor Port. Catalytic Converter Overall Length:...$217.30
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The Kia catalytic converter (AKA catcon or cat) was first introduced in the mid-70's, and back then, it performed only two tasks, which is exactly why it was called a two-way converter. It oxidized carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons to water and carbon dioxide (oxidation stage). In 1981, the two-way converter was replaced by a much more efficient three-way catcon, which additionally reduced nitrogen oxide emissions (reduction stage).
Today, the two-way version is used in diesel applications only, while most vehicles are equipped with a three-way catalytic converter. Located between the engine and muffler, the converter actually resembles a muffler in shape, though the construction of these two units is completely different. The body of the converter is usually made of stainless steel. Inside the body, you'll find an insulated chamber, which contains three main components of any converter: substrate (or catalyst core), washcoat, and catalyst.
The catalyst core usually has a honeycomb structure, and it's most often a ceramic monolith. Basically, it serves as a support for the washcoat. The washcoat itself is a carrier for the catalytic materials. Materials for the washcoat are chosen to form an irregular surface, which maximizes the catalytically active layer available to react with the exhaust gases. And then comes the catalyst, which is most ofter a mixture of precious metals such as palladium (oxidation catalyst) and rhodium (reduction catalyst). When the exhaust stream passes through the converter, it contacts with the catalyst and all the toxic elements covert into the harmless substances. The leaving gas is monitored by the control system to make sure it meets the emissions requirements.