{"product_id":"catalytic-converter-for-honda-civic-1996-2000-1-6l","title":"Catalytic Converter for Honda Civic (1996-2000) 1.6L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDirect-Fit Replacement Catalytic Converter for 1996-2000 Honda Civic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restores factory exhaust scavenging, clears P0420 diagnostic trouble codes, and ensures proper emissions compliance for 1.6L D-series engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Civic Substrate Failure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-mileage 6th generation Civic exhaust systems routinely suffer from thermal shock and carbon fouling, causing the internal factory ceramic brick to disintegrate or melt. This breakdown increases exhaust backpressure, chokes top-end cylinder evacuation, and triggers emissions failure codes. Additionally, aged factory steel casing flanges fatigue and corrode, creating persistent pre- and post-catalyst exhaust leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed with a heavy-gauge stainless steel outer shell, this replacement converter offers superior resistance to thermal fatigue and road salt corrosion. The internal high-flow ceramic substrate is engineered with an optimized cell density that maximizes surface contact for exhaust gas conversion without restricting exhaust velocity. It features precision-welded, OEM-spec mounting flanges and integrated O2 sensor bungs, providing an exact bolt-on fitment with supplied hardware and seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e1996-2000 Honda Civic 1.6L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eD16 \/ EK, EJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e106-127 hp \/ 103-107 lb-ft (Approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eBER418590 (Interchange: 13096, 099884, 16096, 642597, 840301)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1996 Honda Civic 1.6L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1997 Honda Civic 1.6L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998 Honda Civic 1.6L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1999 Honda Civic 1.6L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2000 Honda Civic 1.6L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Honda Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered specifically for the high-revving characteristics of Honda D-series powertrains, this converter maintains correct backpressure dynamics to preserve low-end torque while promoting unrestricted flow across the entire RPM band.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50484870742264,"sku":"DS-EWLJDI2BH","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/catalytic-converter-for-honda-civic-1996-2000-1-6l-1.jpg?v=1789107487","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/catalytic-converter-for-honda-civic-1996-2000-1-6l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}