Catalytic Converter for Toyota Tundra (2000-2002) 4.7L Left & Right

Direct-Fit Left & Right Catalytic Converter Set for 2000-2002 Toyota Tundra

What it Does: The Left & Right Catalytic Converter set replaces degraded factory emissions units on the 2000-2002 Toyota Tundra to restore exhaust scavenging, clear check engine lights, and maintain Federal EPA emissions compliance.

The Stock Toyota Tundra Exhaust Degradation

Factory catalytic converters on early first-generation Tundras face high thermal cycling and cumulative carbon fouling over decades of service. In the 2UZ-FE V8, aged OEM ceramic substrates degrade, sinter, or suffer structural fracture, creating exhaust gas backpressure that chokes volumetric efficiency. This exhaust restriction increases exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), limits top-end power, and triggers persistent P0420/P0430 downstream O2 sensor fault codes. Furthermore, factory carbon steel connection flanges are vulnerable to severe oxidation and stress cracking at the manifold joints.

The Engineering Solution

Engineered specifically for the XK30/XK40 platform, this matched driver and passenger side assembly replaces the factory units with robust direct-fit hardware. The converter features a heavy-gauge 409 stainless steel shell engineered to resist road brine and external corrosion. Internally, a flow-optimized, high-porosity ceramic honeycomb substrate is wash-coated with targeted precious metal loadings to maintain optimal stoichiometric conversion rates. Precision laser-cut flanges mate seamlessly to factory exhaust manifolds and intermediate pipes, retaining standard oxygen sensor port locations without cutting, custom bending, or MIG welding.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2000 Toyota Tundra Base, SR5, Limited (4.7L V8 2UZ-FE)
• 2001 Toyota Tundra Base, SR5, Limited (4.7L V8 2UZ-FE)
• 2002 Toyota Tundra Base, SR5, Limited (4.7L V8 2UZ-FE)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this fit the XK30/XK40 Tundra?
Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2000-2002 Toyota Tundra equipped with the 4.7L 2UZ-FE V8 engine.

Is this catalytic converter legal for sale in California?
No, this unit is EPA Federal compliant and is not legal for sale, installation, or use in California or CARB-restricted states.

The Toyota Truck Standard

First-generation Tundras are renowned for workhorse reliability, but maintaining hauling power and heavy towing capacity requires an uninhibited exhaust system. This direct-replacement converter assembly restores proper exhaust velocity and backpressure profiles, ensuring your V8 retains the low-end torque necessary for heavy payload demands.