3 Reasons to Upgrade to the 2002-05 Hyundai Sonata Catalytic Converter 457002 by MagnaFlow

Keep your engine light of your 2002-05 Hyundai Sonata V6 2.7L off for longer with the MagnaFlow catalytic converter 457002. This direct-fit California catalytic converter is designed purposefully for this car. It integrates expensive catalyst materials and highly corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction, expecting it to run longer without getting damaged or clogged. Pricewise, this product will set you back at just $677. Let us explore its additional benefits as we consider the following:

1. What is a Catalytic Converter?
2. What are three reasons to upgrade?
3. Why buy the California MagnaFlow catalytic converter 457002?

What is a Catalytic Converter?

A catalytic converter is designed to rework the chemical makeup of harmful exhaust gases coming from the engine, changing them to less harmful gases. The converter comes imbued with precious metals like platinum, rhodium, or palladium that act as chemical catalysts. When the exhaust gases, which may consist of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons, come in contact with these precious metals, they convert into less harmful gases like carbon dioxide and nitrogen.

What are three reasons to upgrade?

Fuel Economy

The HYUNDAI Sonata (2001 - 2004) delivers a combined fuel economy of 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km). Expect this catalytic converter to improve these fuel economy numbers further. With its innovative, compact packaging, this converter provides more passages for exhaust fumes to flow through. Hence, it lessens the buildup of exhaust gases in the engine. As a result, your engine won’t work as hard to drive the car as it otherwise would. As a result, it will achieve higher [higher] fuel economy.

EPA Carbon Emission Standards Compliance

Its honeycomb material is imbued with expensive catalysts, and it also integrates more passages to allow for more contact with the exhaust fumes as they pass through. Therefore, you can count on it to change harmful carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons to less toxic compounds like nitrogen and carbon dioxide with more excellent efficiency. As such, your car is more likely to comply with your state’s carbon emission standards when equipped with it.

Better Performance

The direct-fit MagnaFlow catalytic converter 457002 can also help your 2002-05 Hyundai Sonata V6 2.7L to restore the performance it has lost over time because of the catalytic converter clogging. By making it easier for your car’s engine to expel exhaust gases, the MagnaFlow catalytic converter 457002 will help to restore the ideal richness of the fuel/air mixture in your engine’s combustion chambers. Therefore, it will fix your car’s initial performance.

Why buy the MagnaFlow catalytic converter 457002?

Built to last:

This product’s stainless steel construction guarantees corrosion-free operation at high temperatures. Also, the different sections of this MagnaFlow catalytic converter 457002 have been fused using single laser fusion welding, which is more exact and yields greater tensile strength than that of TIG welding.

Direct-Fit:

When developing this product, MagnaFlow used advanced 3D scanning systems to replicate the OE body design; thus, this product is sure to fit like a glove. Therefore, it may require some fabrication, if any, to fit onto your vehicle and can be installed using basic hand tools.

Meet EPA Emissions Requirements:

The MagnaFlow catalytic converter 457002 has been made to comply with federal emissions standards established by the EPA, so it offers you more assurance of passing smog tests.

5-Year Limited Warranty:

This catalytic converter also comes with a 5-year limited warranty, which means that MagnaFlow guarantees replacement within the specified period in case of blowouts or other malfunctions related to the quality of materials of the product.

Specifications and Features

Air Tube Adaptable: No

Converter Quantity: 1

Finish: Stainless steel

Inlet Attachment: Bolt-on

Main Piping Diameter: 2.25

Material: Stainless steel

Outlet Attachment: Bolt-on

Oxygen Sensor Location: None

Series: California

Subtitle: California / carb compliant

Type: Direct-fit

Feature: Direct-fit

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Vehicle Compatibility

2002 to 2005 Hyundai Sonata V6 2.7L