My 1999 1.8T Quattro needs the catalytic converter replaced.

I see a lot of Direct Fit OE replacements for 49-state vehicles but not for California. Presumably I will have to buy one from the Audi Dealer which I'm hoping to avoid.

Has anyone ever used a 49-state cat on their California model successfully? As in, it will pass a smog test and will also correct the Check Engine Light.

Or, what are some good solutions/workarounds?

Thanks in advance

i bought a labree HFC....for 250....
or magnaflow has some as well if you want a better flowing cat...?

labree HFC its good. excellent quality

yea dude i love my labree HFC, i heard that the magnaflows go out kinda fast though? idk if this is true or not but yea something to consider..the labree looks cool and it works really good..

Techtonics HFC is good as well, not sure about the price though, should be close to the Labree. you can check it out at techtonicstuning.com

will they only work on a 1.8 (both the labree and the techtonics)?

Labree high flow cat. It has a 3.0" in and a 2.5" out. It can be bolted to the stock turbo and down pipe with OEM gaskets and O2 sensors. Just installed mine, it's a very nice piece, well made. Labree's customer service is exceptional as well. And it's only $250 + shipping.