Catalytic Converter for Honda Passport (2001) 3.2L Left & Right

Direct-Fit Replacement Catalytic Converter Set for Honda Passport (C265)

What it Does: The Left and Right Catalytic Converter Set replaces clogged or degraded factory converters on the 2001 Honda Passport to restore exhaust scavenging efficiency and resolve catalyst-efficiency trouble codes.

The Stock Honda Passport Catalyst Breakdown

Aging factory converters on the 6VD1 3.2L V6 engine regularly suffer from internal washcoat sintering and substrate crumbling caused by thousands of severe thermal cycles. When the original ceramic core fractures or fouls with unburnt hydrocarbons, exhaust backpressure spikes dramatically. This choke point reduces volumetric efficiency, degrades fuel economy, and continuously triggers downstream O2 sensor catalyst efficiency codes like P0420 and P0430.

The Engineering Solution

Engineered as a bolt-on solution for the C265 platform, this left-and-right bank assembly features heavy-gauge 409 stainless steel canisters resistant to road brine and thermal cracking. Inside, a durable ceramic honeycomb substrate optimized with precious metal washcoats (platinum, palladium, and rhodium) provides maximum surface exposure to convert raw HC, CO, and NOx emissions without bottlenecking exhaust gas flow. Heavy-duty, precision-cut flanges mate seamlessly to factory manifold downpipes and intermediate exhaust pipes, while integrated threaded oxygen sensor ports retain factory sensor locations for a leak-free, direct replacement.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2001 Honda Passport LX 3.2L V6 (6VD1 Engine, C265 Chassis)
• 2001 Honda Passport EX 3.2L V6 (6VD1 Engine, C265 Chassis)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this fit the C265 Passport?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2001 Honda Passport equipped with the 3.2L 6VD1 engine.

Is this catalytic converter set legal in all 50 states?

This assembly is 46-state EPA compliant and cannot be sold, shipped, or installed on vehicles registered in California, New York, Colorado, or Maine.

The Honda Passport Utility Standard

Built to handle heavy trail excursions and sustained utility duty, this heavy-gauge stainless steel catalytic set maintains structural integrity under harsh off-camber torsion and constant thermal cycling without blown seams or flange distortion.