MagnaFlow 13-15 Malibu 2.5 Direct Fit Converter
MagnaFlow 13-15 Malibu 2.5 Direct Fit Converter
Description
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OEM Grade
Keep the check engine light off with MagnaFlow OEM Grade Federal/EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter 52973. With features including free-flowing mandrel-bent tubing and highly corrosion resistant stainless steel construction, easily install this converter yourself using the proper tools, no cutting or welding required. MagnaFlow's state-of-the-art metrology department uses the latest 3D scanning systems during research and development, so you can be confident that your new part will fit and function like the original equipment. By replicating the OE design, the single laser fusion weld greatly reduces the possibility of a leak, and our compact, low-mass design also allows for greater thermal efficiency. This Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter is designed to fit the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu 2.5L. MagnaFlow 52973 includes (2) Flange Gaskets, (1) Bolt and interchanges with OE parts 13325051, 13325053, 22935117, 22935118. This replacement part is designed to meet or exceed Federal emissions requirements set forth by the EPA, complying with legal standards for OBDII Federally registered vehicles with California or Federal/EPA Emission systems.
Additional Information
Magnaflow OEM Grade Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter
Features and Benefits
- Durable 308 stainless steel MIG welds
- Expertly crafted to replicate OEM-like flow dynamics, maintaining factory performance and fuel efficiency
- Expertly Crafted To Replicate Oem-Like Flow Dynamics/Maintaining Factory Performance And Fuel Efficiency
- High Strength 16 Gauge 409 Stainless Steel Tubing For Exceptional Corrosion Resistance And Maximum Service Life
- Mandrel Bent Tubing Retains Oem-Like Design And Geometry
- Mandrel bent tubing retains OEM-like design and geometry, ensuring smooth exhaust flow for peak fuel economy and engine operation
- OE-Sized Barbed Exhaust Hangers Made From Corrosion-Resistant 410 Stainless Steel
- OE-sized barbed exhaust hangers made from corrosion-resistant 410 stainless steel, designed to reduce noise and vibration
- Simplifies Installation With Essential Gaskets And Hardware Being Included In The Box
- Your Trusted Source For EPA-Compliant Catalytic Converters
- Your trusted source for EPA-compliant catalytic converters, providing assurance of genuine compliance while delivering quality that will last
Product Details
| Air Tube Adaptable: | No |
| Air Tube Count: | 0 |
| Body Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Body Type: | Spun |
| CARB Executive Order Number: | Not Applicable |
| Catalytic Converter Air Tube Adapter: | Not Air Tube Kit Adaptable |
| Clamp Included: | No |
| Clamps Included: | No |
| Converter Quantity: | 1 |
| Core Substrate Material: | Ceramic |
| Description: | OEM Grade Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter |
| Finish: | Stainless Steel |
| Gasket Included: | Yes |
| Gasket Or Seal Included: | Yes |
| Grade Type: | Regular |
| Hanger Included: | Yes |
| Hangers Included: | Yes |
| Heat Shield Attached: | No |
| Heat Shield Material: | None |
| Inlet Attachment Type: | Bolt-On |
| Inlet Attachment: | Bolt-On |
| Inlet Gasket Included: | Yes |
| Inlet Mounting Hardware Included: | Yes |
| Inlet Type: | Bolt-On |
| Main Piping Diameter: | 2.250 in. |
| Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Mounting Hardware Included: | Yes |
| Outlet Attachment Type: | Bolt-On |
| Outlet Attachment: | Bolt-On |
| Outlet Gasket Included: | Yes |
| Outlet Mounting Hardware Included: | No |
| Outlet Type: | Bolt-On |
| Overall Length: | 57.750 in. |
| Oxygen Sensor Location: | Pre Converter |
| Part Number: | mag52973 |
| Pipe Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Sensor Port Count: | 1 |
| Series: | OEM Grade |
| Substrate Material: | Ceramic |
| Tube Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Type: | Direct-Fit |
| Universal Or Specific Fit: | Specific |
Product Overview
Keep the check engine light off with MagnaFlow OEM Grade Federal/EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter 52973. With features including free-flowing mandrel-bent tubing and highly corrosion resistant stainless steel construction, easily install this spun body converter yourself using the proper tools, no cutting or welding required. MagnaFlow's state-of-the-art metrology department uses the latest 3D scanning systems during research and development, so you can be confident that your new part will fit and function like the original equipment. By replicating the OE spun body design, the single laser fusion weld greatly reduces the possibility of a leak, and our compact, low-mass design also allows for greater thermal efficiency. This direct-fit catalytic converter is designed specifically for the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu and interchanges with OE parts 22935117 and 22935118, among others. The included gaskets & hardware reduce the possibility of a leaking seal while avoiding the need to reuse corroded factory parts for installation. This replacement part is designed to meet or exceed Federal emissions requirements set forth by the EPA, complying with legal standards for OBDII Federally registered vehicles with California or Federal/EPA Emission systems.
| Additional Application Notes | |
|---|---|
| • OEM Grade Series; 2.25 in. Tubing; Overall L-57.750 in.; O2 Sensor Location Pre Conv.; Not Air Tube Kit Adaptable;Not Legal For Sale Or Installation In CA/CO/NY Direct-Fit Federal [Exc. CA] | |
These additional application notes are supplied by the manufacturer and collated from multiple year ranges. Not all of these notes may apply to every year or every variant. Please contact a StreetFX agent for clarification if required.
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Product Overview
Keep the check engine light off with MagnaFlow OEM Grade Federal/EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter 52973. With features including free-flowing mandrel-bent tubing and highly corrosion resistant stainless steel construction, easily install this spun body converter yourself using the proper tools, no cutting or welding required. MagnaFlow's state-of-the-art metrology department uses the latest 3D scanning systems during research and development, so you can be confident that your new part will fit and function like the original equipment. By replicating the OE spun body design, the single laser fusion weld greatly reduces the possibility of a leak, and our compact, low-mass design also allows for greater thermal efficiency. This direct-fit catalytic converter is designed specifically for the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu and interchanges with OE parts 22935117 and 22935118, among others. The included gaskets & hardware reduce the possibility of a leaking seal while avoiding the need to reuse corroded factory parts for installation. This replacement part is designed to meet or exceed Federal emissions requirements set forth by the EPA, complying with legal standards for OBDII Federally registered vehicles with California or Federal/EPA Emission systems.
Features and Benefits
- Expertly Crafted To Replicate Oem-Like Flow Dynamics/Maintaining Factory Performance And Fuel Efficiency
- Your trusted source for EPA-compliant catalytic converters, providing assurance of genuine compliance while delivering quality that will last
- Simplifies Installation With Essential Gaskets And Hardware Being Included In The Box
- Your Trusted Source For EPA-Compliant Catalytic Converters
- Mandrel Bent Tubing Retains Oem-Like Design And Geometry
- OE-Sized Barbed Exhaust Hangers Made From Corrosion-Resistant 410 Stainless Steel
- High Strength 16 Gauge 409 Stainless Steel Tubing For Exceptional Corrosion Resistance And Maximum Service Life
- Durable 308 Stainless Steel Mig Welds
- Mandrel bent tubing retains OEM-like design and geometry, ensuring smooth exhaust flow for peak fuel economy and engine operation
- OE-sized barbed exhaust hangers made from corrosion-resistant 410 stainless steel, designed to reduce noise and vibration
- Expertly crafted to replicate OEM-like flow dynamics, maintaining factory performance and fuel efficiency
Product Details
| Air Tube Adaptable: | No |
|---|---|
| Air Tube Count: | 0 |
| Body Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Body Type: | Spun |
| CARB Executive Order Number: | Not Applicable |
| California Air Resources Board (CARB) Certified: | No |
| Catalytic Converter Air Tube Adapter: | Not Air Tube Kit Adaptable |
| Clamp Included: | No |
| Clamps Included: | No |
| Converter Quantity: | 1 |
| Core Substrate Material: | Ceramic |
| Description: | OEM Grade Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter |
| Finish: | Stainless Steel |
| Gasket Included: | Yes |
| Gasket Or Seal Included: | Yes |
| Grade Type: | Regular |
| Hanger Included: | Yes |
| Hangers Included: | Yes |
| Heat Shield Attached: | No |
| Heat Shield Material: | None |
| Inlet Attachment Type: | Bolt-On |
| Inlet Attachment: | Bolt-On |
| Inlet Gasket Included: | Yes |
| Inlet Mounting Hardware Included: | Yes |
| Inlet Type: | Bolt-On |
| Main Piping Diameter: | 2.250 in. |
| Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Mounting Hardware Included: | Yes |
| Outlet Attachment Type: | Bolt-On |
| Outlet Attachment: | Bolt-On |
| Outlet Gasket Included: | Yes |
| Outlet Mounting Hardware Included: | No |
| Outlet Type: | Bolt-On |
| Overall Length: | 57.750 in. |
| Oxygen Sensor Location: | Pre Converter |
| Part Number: | mag52973 |
| Pipe Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Prop 65 Y/N: | No |
| Sensor Port Count: | 1 |
| Series: | OEM Grade |
| Substrate Material: | Ceramic |
| Subtitle: | Federal / EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter |
| Subtitles: | Federal / EPA Compliant |
| Title: | MagnaFlow 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu OEM Grade Federal / EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter |
| Tube Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Type: | Direct-Fit |
| Universal Or Specific Fit: | Specific |
| WARNING CA Proposition 65: | No |
Part Type
Catalytic Converters
Features
- Durable 308 stainless steel MIG welds
- Expertly crafted to replicate OEM-like flow dynamics, maintaining factory performance and fuel efficiency
- Expertly Crafted To Replicate Oem-Like Flow Dynamics/Maintaining Factory Performance And Fuel Efficiency
- High Strength 16 Gauge 409 Stainless Steel Tubing For Exceptional Corrosion Resistance And Maximum Service Life
- Mandrel Bent Tubing Retains Oem-Like Design And Geometry
- Mandrel bent tubing retains OEM-like design and geometry, ensuring smooth exhaust flow for peak fuel economy and engine operation
- OE-Sized Barbed Exhaust Hangers Made From Corrosion-Resistant 410 Stainless Steel
- OE-sized barbed exhaust hangers made from corrosion-resistant 410 stainless steel, designed to reduce noise and vibration
- Simplifies Installation With Essential Gaskets And Hardware Being Included In The Box
- Your Trusted Source For EPA-Compliant Catalytic Converters
- Your trusted source for EPA-compliant catalytic converters, providing assurance of genuine compliance while delivering quality that will last
Specifications
Catalytic Converter, Direct-Fit, Stock Flange, One Inlet, One Outlet, Stainless Steel, Ceramic Honeycomb, Chevrolet, Each
MagnaFlow direct-fit catalytic converters are designed for easy bolt-on installation for the professional installer. Welding, cutting, and tube-bending equipment are not required. These cats feature a ribbed body that minimizes expansion and distortion when the converters heat up. The ribs form a channel that protects the cushioning mat from direct exposure to exhaust gases, and they hold the ceramic catalyst in proper alignment. MagnaFlow converters use a monolithic honeycomb catalyst; the ceramic coating is designed for maximum flow and surface area, and the coating method is strictly controlled to maintain exact specifications. Improper coating could result in flow restrictions or an emissions test failure. These converters are designed to exact OE specifications and are available for the most popular vehicle makes and models.
| Product Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Brand | MagnaFlow |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 52973 |
| Part Type | Catalytic Converters |
| Product Line | MagnaFlow Direct-Fit Catalytic Converters |
| UPC | 888563140216 |
| Inlet Quantity | 1 |
| Inlet Diameter (in.) | 2.25 in. |
| Converter Inlet Attachment | Stock flange |
| Outlet Quantity | 1 |
| Outlet Diameter (in.) | 2.25 in. |
| Converter Outlet Attachment | Stock flange |
| Converter Case Material | Stainless steel |
| Converter Substrate Material | Ceramic honeycomb |
| Converter Overall Length (in.) | 57.75 |
| Remanufactured | No |
| AIR Tube | No |
| Heat Shield | No |
| Quantity | Sold individually. |
| Manufacturer Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Air Tube Count | 0 |
| Sensor Port Count | 1 |
| Overall Length | 57.75 |
| Inlet Type | Bolt-On |
| Outlet Type | Bolt-On |
| Substrate Material | Ceramic |
| Clamps Included | No |
| Heat Shield Attached | No |
| Outlet Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Air Tube Adaptable | No |
| Oxygen Sensor Location | Pre Converter |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Universal Or Specific Fit | Specific |
| Body Type | Spun |
| Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Tube Material | Stainless Steel |
| Body Material | Stainless Steel |
| Hangers Included | Yes |
| Inlet Gasket Included | Yes |
| Inlet Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Outlet Gasket Included | Yes |
| CARB Executive Order Number | Not Applicable |
| Series | OEM Grade |
| Title | MagnaFlow 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu OEM Grade Federal / EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter |
| Manufacturer Designation | OEM Grade Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter |
| Product Class | Catalytic Converter |
| Construction/Type | Magnaflow OEM Grade Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter |
| Product Outline | Your trusted source for EPA-compliant catalytic converters, providing assurance of genuine compliance while delivering quality that will last Mandrel bent tubing retains OEM-like design and geometry, ensuring smooth exhaust flow for peak fuel economy and engine operation OE-sized barbed exhaust hangers made from corrosion-resistant 410 stainless steel, designed to reduce noise and vibration High strength 16 gauge 409 stainless steel tubing for exceptional corrosion resistance and maximum service life Expertly crafted to replicate OEM-like flow dynamics, maintaining factory performance and fuel efficiency Simplifies installation with essential gaskets and hardware being included in the box Durable 308 stainless steel MIG welds |
| Vehicle Brief | Catalytic Converter |
Product Details
| Air Tube Adaptable: | No |
|---|---|
| Air Tube Count: | 0 |
| Body Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Body Type: | Spun |
| CARB Executive Order Number: | Not Applicable |
| California Air Resources Board (CARB) Certified: | No |
| Catalytic Converter Air Tube Adapter: | Not Air Tube Kit Adaptable |
| Clamp Included: | No |
| Clamps Included: | No |
| Converter Quantity: | 1 |
| Core Substrate Material: | Ceramic |
| Description: | OEM Grade Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter |
| Finish: | Stainless Steel |
| Gasket Included: | Yes |
| Gasket Or Seal Included: | Yes |
| Grade Type: | Regular |
| Hanger Included: | Yes |
| Hangers Included: | Yes |
| Heat Shield Attached: | No |
| Heat Shield Material: | None |
| Inlet Attachment Type: | Bolt-On |
| Inlet Attachment: | Bolt-On |
| Inlet Gasket Included: | Yes |
| Inlet Mounting Hardware Included: | Yes |
| Inlet Type: | Bolt-On |
| Main Piping Diameter: | 2.250 in. |
| Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Mounting Hardware Included: | Yes |
| Outlet Attachment Type: | Bolt-On |
| Outlet Attachment: | Bolt-On |
| Outlet Gasket Included: | Yes |
| Outlet Mounting Hardware Included: | No |
| Outlet Type: | Bolt-On |
| Overall Length: | 57.750 in. |
| Oxygen Sensor Location: | Pre Converter |
| Part Number: | mag52973 |
| Pipe Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Prop 65 Y/N: | No |
| Sensor Port Count: | 1 |
| Series: | OEM Grade |
| Substrate Material: | Ceramic |
| Subtitle: | Federal / EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter |
| Subtitles: | Federal / EPA Compliant |
| Title: | MagnaFlow 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu OEM Grade Federal / EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter |
| Tube Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Type: | Direct-Fit |
| Universal Or Specific Fit: | Specific |
| WARNING CA Proposition 65: | No |
Reference Information
| Brand Name/s | Magnaflow |
|---|---|
| StreetFX SKU | mag52973 |
| SFX Item ID | 4290000 |
| Supplier Item Code | 4290000 |
| Manufacturer SKU | 52973 |
| Manufacturer UPC | 888563140216 |
| Alternative References | MFL52973, MPE-52973 |
Compatibility
| MagnaFlow 13-15 Malibu 2.5 Direct Fit Converter | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Range | Make | Model | Submodels | Region |
| 2013-2015 | Chevrolet | Malibu | LS, LT, LTZ | US |
Please note that this information serves as a fitment guide only. For specific fitment questions or clarifications, please contact us, as manufacturers may introduce variations and modifications during model year or regional revisions. While we strive to provide accurate data, fitment details may vary by region; therefore, compatibility outside the listed region and submodel variant cannot be guaranteed.
Detailed Compatibility
| Application Data | |
|---|---|
| Universal | No |
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | MALIBU |
| Submodel | LS |
| Beginning Year | 2013 |
| Ending Year | 2013 |
| Engine Type | L4 |
| Engine Family | GM 4-cylinder |
| Engine Size | 2.5L/153 |
| Catalytic Converter Position | Rear |
| Universal | No |
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | MALIBU |
| Submodel | LS |
| Beginning Year | 2014 |
| Ending Year | 2015 |
| Engine Type | L4 |
| Engine Family | GM 4-cylinder |
| Engine Size | 2.5L/153 |
| Catalytic Converter Position | Rear |
| Universal | No |
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | MALIBU |
| Submodel | LT |
| Beginning Year | 2013 |
| Ending Year | 2013 |
| Engine Type | L4 |
| Engine Family | GM 4-cylinder |
| Engine Size | 2.5L/153 |
| Catalytic Converter Position | Rear |
This may not be an exhaustive list of compatible vehicles. Please reach out to one of our representatives if you are unsure or do not see your vehicle here.
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