I have a 2001 a4 2.8 Quattro with a bad catalytic converter can I just cut out the bad one an weld in a new or do I need to do the whole exhaust im getting $1100 or so for a quote don't have the cash at the moment hoping there is a easier solution.

 

I have a 1997 2.8L V6 FWD and replaced both of mine one in 2010 and one in 2014. Did not replace the entire exhaust. OEM from Audi was way too much money for me so I bought them at Magnaflow Exhaust Solutions - Did a quick search and see that Flowmaster Mufflers has them too and at the time I bought them there were not that many sellers out there. I say that as I lived in California at the time, and they require a CARB approved catalytic converter. If you do not live in California it is easier.

I then brought it to a muffler shop and they welded it on for (at the time) $95.00. And at the time the catalytic converter cost me no more than $200 each. Weird but one is more expensive than the other. Where are you getting a quote for $1100.00

 

I got multiple autos from different shops one audi an then a few muffler shops and a couple performance shops all about the same price give or take a few hundred bucks

 

Maybe that year is more expensive. I would try looking online and then finding a reputable shop to install.

 

that's what ill be doing