{"product_id":"catalytic-converter-for-ford-ranger-1998-2000-3-0l-4-0l-front","title":"Catalytic Converter for Ford Ranger (1998-2000) 3.0L 4.0L Front","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eDirect-Fit Front Catalytic Converter for 1998-2000 Ford Ranger (PN105)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Front Catalytic Converter Assembly replaces the clogged or deteriorated factory Y-pipe manifold converter on 1998-2000 Ranger trucks to restore factory exhaust scavenging and eliminate catalyst inefficiency diagnostic trouble codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Ford Ranger Manifold \u0026amp; Catalytic Failure Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Y-pipe catalytic assembly on \u003cstrong\u003ePN105\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis Rangers undergoes intense thermal cycling near the exhaust manifolds. Over decades of operation, the factory dual-inlet ceramic substrates degrade, suffering from thermal shock, carbon fouling, and washcoat attrition. This leads to internal core disintegration, excessive exhaust backpressure, restricted top-end power, and persistent P0420\/P0430 CEL faults. Additionally, factory mild-steel collector joints frequently develop hairline stress cracks at the welded seams, causing upstream exhaust leaks that distort downstream O2 sensor feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered as a bolt-on assembly, this front Y-pipe converter utilizes a heavy-gauge \u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e tubular housing designed to resist thermal fatigue, road brine, and structural cracking. Inside, a high-flow ceramic substrate is treated with an engineered washcoat to deliver optimal NOX, CO, and HC conversion without choking exhaust velocity. Mandrel-bent transition tubing preserves balanced exhaust flow from both cylinder banks of the \u003cstrong\u003eVulcan 3.0L\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCologne 4.0L\u003c\/strong\u003e engines directly to the intermediate pipe, retaining stock hanger and O2 sensor provisions for zero-fabrication installation.\u003c\/p\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: solid font-size: min-width:\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;\"\u003e1998-2000 Ford Ranger\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;\"\u003eVulcan 3.0L \/ Cologne 4.0L V6 \/ PN105\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;\"\u003e150-160 hp \/ 185-225 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;\"\u003e53316, FE53316, 93110\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\u003e1998-2000 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998-2000 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998-2000 Ford Ranger Splash 3.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998-2000 Ford Ranger XL 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998-2000 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998-2000 Ford Ranger Splash 4.0L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the PN105 Ranger?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 1998-2000 Ford Ranger equipped with the Vulcan 3.0L or Cologne 4.0L V6 engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this catalytic converter legal for road use in California?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this unit is 46-state EPA compliant and cannot be sold, shipped, or operated on vehicles registered in CA, NY, CO, or ME.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ford Utility Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to handle heavy payload stress, towing heat cycles, and rough job-site duty, this catalytic converter ensures reliable emissions performance and uninhibited low-end torque for your working Ford truck.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67537805443320,"sku":"DS-ERBFXRIXD","price":214.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/catalytic-converter-for-ford-ranger-1998-2000-3-0l-4-0l-front-1.jpg?v=1790617616","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/catalytic-converter-for-ford-ranger-1998-2000-3-0l-4-0l-front","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}