Where can I find a low price catalytic converter?

I need a catalytic converter for a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. My car is from California so it requires a specialty part, something to do with the emmissions in Cali. I can't find anything online. I even called Pontiac and according to them my only option is through the dealer, and they quote 700.00 bucks. CAN ANYONE HELP ME?Where can I find a low price catalytic converter?
Don't get taken! The dealer will rock you if you try to buy from them. A catalytic converter is not anything exotic though they play it off to be. All auto parts stores can order generic catalytic converters based on the original dimensions (length X width) and the diameter of the exhaust pipe that enters it. Any muffler shop will easily install it for you. The scrap yard nowaday will probably not have one since they can fetch $30.00 to $200.00 bucks for an old one! Here's the secret ......shhhhhhhh.......they have platinum in them. Good luck, and just go to Pep Boys or O'reilly's or Auto Zone and they'll hook you up!
Most auto parts store like Advance, Checker, Autozone, Kragen, etc.. can sell youan appropriate replacement converter for a lot less than the dealer. You may need to have someone install it (muffler shop) but you will stillprobably come out cheaper than the dealer.Where can I find a low price catalytic converter?
Go on ebay and buy a Magnaflow. Those are the ones I buy, and at 50-$60 each, then I paid $50 to have it installed, so for $100, new converter and installed.
Try to look on Ebay. My husband finds just about everything he needs on there!Where can I find a low price catalytic converter?
No Salvage yard in Calif. will sell you a converter unless they are taking a chance on getting busted......Many Muffler shops install Universal Cats that require being welded in and will pass Smog... they do this at a price about half of what the dealer wants... good luck...
you don't indicate the mileage on you GA, but the car came with an 8 year/80000 mile emissions warranty. If you are over the mileage, check out NAPA online. They should have or be able to get what you need
salvage yard. best bet.
Try craigslist, and local parts stores. If you can't find anything there, and if you live in California, go to or call one of the parts yards/car junk yards like, Pick Your Part, etc. Good luck!