# 2004 Saturn Ion catalytic converter

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-catalytic-converter/116690>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** catalytic-converters, ion, saturn\
**Created:** [May 3, 2018, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-catalytic-converter/116690 "2018-05-03T02:06:23Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![jimmy21](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b19c9b/32.png) [@jimmy21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmy21)\
**Post date:** [May 3, 2018, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-catalytic-converter/116690/1 "2018-05-03T02:06:23Z")

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I need to install Cadillac Converter in my Saturn. It’s a universal kalak converter is it very difficult or what? Do I have to remove the whole? Pipe.

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**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\
**Post date:** [May 3, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-catalytic-converter/116690/3 "2018-05-03T02:16:36Z")

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Since you mention “universal” that makes me think we’re not talking about a direct-fit catalytic converter

If I’m correct, that means you’ll have to cut out the old cat and weld in that universal converter

Do yourself a favor and make sure what you’re planning to do is legal in your state

If your car happens to have california emissions . . . very common, even if the car initially sold in that state . . . several states require the owner to keep the car california-spec compliant. This particularly effects catalytic converters