{"product_id":"catalytic-converter-for-dodge-ram-1500-2009-2010-5-7l-front","title":"Catalytic Converter for Dodge Ram 1500 (2009-2010) 5.7L Front","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eDirect-Fit Front Y-Pipe Catalytic Converter for 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 (DS)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The front Y-pipe catalytic converter replaces degraded factory emissions units on the 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 to clear diagnostic trouble codes, restore exhaust scavenging, and maintain legal tailpipe emissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Dodge Ram 1500 Catalyst Degradation \u0026amp; Flow Restriction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory catalytic converters on the fourth-generation \u003cstrong\u003eDS\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis Ram endure severe exhaust gas temperatures and thermal cycling under heavy hauling loads. Over time, the stock ceramic monolith matrix fractures or suffers washcoat sintering, leading to catalyst efficiency failure codes like P0420 and P0430. Furthermore, thermal fatigue compromises the factory Y-pipe transition welds, resulting in pre-converter exhaust leaks that throw off downstream upstream O2 sensor fuel trimming, degrade idle quality, and restrict exhaust scavenging from the \u003cstrong\u003e5.7L HEMI\u003c\/strong\u003e cylinders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered as a direct-fit assembly, this front Y-pipe unit incorporates heavy-gauge stainless steel tubing and outer wash shells resistant to road salt corrosion and thermal shock. The internal ceramic substrate features a high-surface-area honeycomb washcoat formulation loaded with precious metals to optimize hydrocarbon, CO, and NOx conversion rates. Precision mandrel bends maintain constant inner diameters through the collector branches to preserve exhaust velocity and reduce parasitic backpressure, while OE-spec thick flanges eliminate post-manifold exhaust leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Front Y-Pipe Catalytic Converter Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstallation Hardware and Accessories Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.7L HEMI\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e390 hp \/ 407 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50363\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e49664\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2009 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L V8 (Front Placement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2010 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L V8 (Front Placement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the DS Ram 1500?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003e5.7L HEMI\u003c\/strong\u003e engine. \u003cstrong\u003eThis part is 46-state legal and is NOT certified for sale or use in California, New York, Colorado, or Maine emissions applications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs welding required during installation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this unit is engineered for bolt-on direct replacement using OEM hanger locations and factory exhaust connection points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Dodge Truck Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for rigorous towing and fleet duty cycles, this converter withstands the harsh exhaust pulses and sustained thermal loads demanded by high-output HEMI drivetrains.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67563058790648,"sku":"DS-EQMQTZOJZ","price":223.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/catalytic-converter-for-dodge-ram-1500-2009-2010-5-7l-front-1.jpg?v=1791000034","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/catalytic-converter-for-dodge-ram-1500-2009-2010-5-7l-front","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}