MagnaFlow Direct Fit Catalytic Converter 1996 Ford Contour 2.5L A/T

MagnaFlow California Grade CARB Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter 457028 helps keep the check engine light off. DIY installation is easy with the proper tools (no cutting or welding required). With features including mandrel-bent tubing to eliminate flow restrictions and stainless steel construction to resist corrosion, you can have confidence in the quality of this catalytic converter. Using state-of-the-art 3D scanning systems in the design process, the MagnaFlow metrology department ensures this new part to fit and function like the original equipment. This direct-fit catalytic converter is designed to fit the 1996-2000 Ford Contour, 1999-2000 Mercury Cougar, and additional vehicles. Avoid potential exhaust leaks by using the included gaskets to get a proper seal. This replacement part is designed to meet or exceed California Air Resource Board requirements, and has undergone additional testing to comply with CARB guidelines to allow for legal use in California and CARB restricted states, for the listed vehicles.

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Magnaflow California Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter

Part Type

Catalytic Converter

Product Overview

MagnaFlow specializes in superior catalytic converter and exhaust technology and has spent the past 30+ years earning its reputation as a global market leader. American engineered and manufactured, MagnaFlow Catalytic Converters combine efficient industrial design to produce a product that exceeds, rather than meets, the highest standards of product performance and efficiency in the industry. MagnaFlow uses both Ceramic and Metallic substrates with different combinations of cell density and wall thickness to meet vehicle specific requirements. MagnaFlow Direct-Fit Catalytic Converters are designed for easy bolt-on installation for the Professional Installer. Each is designed to exact the original equipment specifications. While the majority of the Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter products do not require welding, cutting or bending, limited applications may require additional welding for optimal installation.

All Federal catalytic converters meet EPA requirements. Federal Catalytic Converters are not legal for sale, installation or use on vehicles registered in the state of California.

All California State Catalytic converters are CARB compliant. Converters in this catalog are based on Executive Orders issued by the California Air Resource Board and must be used in accordance with this information. In California, it is illegal to select a catalytic converter for installation based solely on vehicle weight and engine size.
• Stainless steel construction
• Formulated for Gas and Diesel Applications

These additional application notes are supplied by the manufacturer and collated from multiple year ranges. Not all of these notes may apply to every year or every variant. Please contact a StreetFX agent for clarification if required.

• Durable 308 stainless steel MIG welds
• Expertly Crafted To Replicate OEM Like Flow Dynamics; Maintaining Factory Performance And Fuel Efficiency
• Expertly crafted to replicate OEM-like flow dynamics, maintaining factory performance and fuel efficiency
• High Strength 16 Gauge 409 Stainless Steel Tubing For Exceptional Corrosion Resistance And Maximum Service Life
• Mandrel bent tubing retains OEM-like design and geometry, ensuring smooth exhaust flow for peak fuel economy and engine operation
• Mandrel Bent Tubing Retains OEM-Like Design And Geometry; Ensuring Smooth Exhaust Flow For Peak Fuel Economy Operation
• OE-sized barbed exhaust hangers made from corrosion-resistant 410 stainless steel, designed to reduce noise and vibration
• Simplifies Installation w/Essential Gaskets And Hardware Being Included In The Box
• Simplifies installation with essential gaskets and hardware being included in the box
• Your trusted source for CARB-compliant catalytic converters, providing assurance of genuine compliance while delivering quality that will last
• Your Trusted Source For CARB-Compliant Catalytic Converters; Providing Assurance Of Genuine Compliance

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Catalytic Converter, Stainless Steel, Ford, Mercury, 2.5L, Rear, Each

MagnaFlow direct-fit catalytic converters are designed for easy bolt-on installation for the professional installer. Welding, cutting, and tube-bending equipment are not required. These cats feature a ribbed body that minimizes expansion and distortion when the converters heat up. The ribs form a channel that protects the cushioning mat from direct exposure to exhaust gases, and they hold the ceramic catalyst in proper alignment. MagnaFlow converters use a monolithic honeycomb catalyst; the ceramic coating is designed for maximum flow and surface area, and the coating method is strictly controlled to maintain exact specifications. Improper coating could result in flow restrictions or an emissions test failure. These converters are designed to exact OE specifications and are available for the most popular vehicle makes and models.