1978 Ford Ranchero Exhaust Parts

Essential 1978 Ford Ranchero Exhaust Parts

Mr. Gasket – Exhaust Gasket Set (Part No.251)

Exhaust Gasket Set

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$30.99
Mr. Gasket has three types of exhaust gaskets–standard, Ultra Seal, and Copperseal. Use the standard for a stock rebuild and the Ultra or Copperseal for extra blowout protection.

Product Features:
  • Designed to provide excellent sealing and durability
  • Large fiber gasket material
  • Heat resistant
  • Reusable
  • Precision die cut for excellent fit
  • Limited warranty
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Taylor Gaskets – Seal-4-Good Header Flange Gasket (Part No.66018)

Seal-4-Good Header Flange Gasket

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$48.99
Seal-4-Good Header Flange Gasket

Taylor Gaskets – Seal-4-Good Header Flange Gasket (Part No.66014)

Seal-4-Good Header Flange Gasket

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$51.99
Seal-4-Good Header Flange Gasket

Flowtech – Real-Seal; Header Gasket (Part No.99253RFLT)

Real-Seal; Header Gasket

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$67.99


Product Features:
  • Water/Weather Resistant
  • Re-Useable
  • Will Not Burn Or Blow Out
  • Suitable For Port-Matching
  • Made In USA
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Walker – CalCat Catalytic Converter- CARB Certified, Universal / Fabrication Needed (Part No.81101)

CalCat Catalytic Converter- CARB Certified, Universal / Fabrication Needed

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$589.99
Designed, tested and validated for assured compliance to meet CARB standards, Walker CalCat Universal Catalytic Converters are available for OBDII (1996 and newer) and non-OBD (1995 and older) vehicles.

Product Features:
  • CARB COMPLIANT — For use on OBDII vehicles, 1996 and newer and non-OBD 1995 and older. Legal for sale in CA, CO, NY & other states requiring CARB-compliant replacement converters. Consult your state’s aftermarket converter regulations.
  • SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY — Optimal high technology washcoat formulated to deliver superior performance (as compared to EPA-compliant converters)
  • CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE — Utilizes a precise OE-style coating process to apply catalyst material to the substrate, providing consistent performance for assured emissions compliance
  • DURABLE — Features stainless-steel body with aluminized pipe and heat shields for durability
  • FLEXIBLE SOLUTION — Customizable design features expandable bushings for easy fitment and may require specialized fabrication and/or welding for installation
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MagnaFlow – Standard Grade Federal / EPA Compliant Universal Catalytic Converter (Part No.53004)

Standard Grade Federal / EPA Compliant Universal Catalytic Converter

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$97.99
MagnaFlow Standard Grade Federal/EPA Compliant Universal Catalytic Converter 53004 helps keep the check engine light off. Get the right fit for a wide array of vehicles thanks to the adaptable Universal design (cutting and welding is required). With highly corrosion resistant, stainless steel construction, you can have confidence in the quality of this catalytic converter. This replacement part is designed to meet or exceed Federal emissions requirements set forth by the EPA, complying with legal standards for pre-OBDII Federally registered vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Expertly formulated catalyst blend maximizes efficiency, ensuring optimal emissions control to keep your check engine light off.
  • Compact, lightweight construction enables installation in confined areas, welding is required.
  • Your trusted source for EPA-compliant catalytic converters, providing assurance of genuine compliance while delivering quality that will last.
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Walker – CalCat Universal Converter (Part No.80801)

CalCat Universal Converter

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$142.99
Walker®, an industry leader for many popular European, Asian and North American vehicles, offers Walker® CalCat® Universal Catalytic Converters, available for OBDII (1996 and newer) vehicles and Pre-OBD (1995 and older) vehicles, specifically formulated to comply with California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations. Walker® CalCat® Universal Catalytic Converters feature OE-style hangers, brackets, routings and heat shields allowing quick and easy installation of direct-fit units. OE expertise delivers application-engineered parts, providing the best fit and performance for even the most challenging emissions issues, while premium substrate material and a high-technology wash coat ensure exceptional oxygen storage capacity. Walker® CalCat® Catalytic Converters are legal for sale in the state of California, and any state complying with California regulations.

Product Features:
  • Legal for sale in the state of California, complies with C.A.R.B. regulations
  • Stainless steel body with aluminized pipe and heat shields for durability
  • Expandable bushings for custom installation requirements
  • Universal converter may require modification to complete installation
  • 5-year/50,000-mile catalytic performance and structural integrity warranty
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Walker – Catalytic Converter- EPA Standard, Direct Replacement, No Fabrication Needed (Part No.15051)

Catalytic Converter- EPA Standard, Direct Replacement, No Fabrication Needed

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$102.99
Designed to provide the required reduction in tailpipe emissions and meet EPA emissions requirements with assured compliance, Walker® Universal Catalytic Converters are available for pre-OBDII (1995 and older) vehicles.

Product Features:
  • EPA COMPLIANT — For use on pre-OBDII vehicles, 1995 and older. Not legal for sale or use in CA, CO and NY. Legal in ME on all pre-OBD vehicles only. Consult your state’s aftermarket converter regulations for details.
  • NO BREAK IN REQUIRED — Ready to operate with application-specific converter shell design and mat compression, no converter break in required after installation
  • DURABLE — Features stainless-steel body with aluminized pipe and heat shields for durability
  • FLEXIBLE SOLUTION — Customizable design features expandable bushings for easy fitment and may require specialized fabrication and/or welding for installation
  • OE-STYLE DESIGN — Features aluminized heat shields when originally equipped, to match OE design, protecting the undercarriage from heat created by the converter
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE — Backed by Walker’s 25,000-mile/40,000-kilometer emissions and 5-year 50,000-mile/80,000-kilometer structural integrity warranty. Visit Walkerexhaust.com for details.
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Dorman – Help – Exhaust Stud Kit – 7/16-14 x 2-1/4 In. (Part No.03099)

Exhaust Stud Kit - 7/16-14 x 2-1/4 In.

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$9.29
Our exhaust manifold flange kit includes all necessary studs and nuts for a complete repair.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement for a proper fit every time
  • Durable steel construction
  • New hardware helps fix exhaust leaks
  • Also available in the Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit
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Felpro – Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket (Part No.8194)

Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket

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$2.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Felpro – Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket (Part No.60052)

Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket

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$3.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Felpro – Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket (Part No.60985)

Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket

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$5.29
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Walker – 2 Bolt Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket: Fiber with Metal, Heat Resistant, Premium Materials (Part No.31336)

2 Bolt Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket: Fiber with Metal, Heat Resistant, Premium Materials

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$6.49
Complete your exhaust repair with Walker┬« gaskets and flanges. Available in a variety of styles and sizes, they’re designed to work with OE exhaust components and Walker aftermarket replacement parts.

Product Features:
  • AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT SIZES — Offered in a variety of styles and sizesfora quality vehicle repair
  • HEAT RESISTANT — Designed to resist heat for long-lasting performance
  • PREMIUM MATERIALS — Made from high-quality materials for durability and long life
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are reviewed and validated and approved by Walker engineers through rigorous research and development
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
  • EASIER TO INSTALL — Featuring slotted bolt holes (where applicable) for easy installation, gasket slips into place
  • BETTER TOGETHER — Use premium Walker-½ accessories when installing Walker catalytic converters and mufflers for a complete exhaust system upgrade
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Taylor Gaskets – Vibe-Lock Bolt (Part No.310001)

Vibe-Lock Bolt

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$102.99
Vibe-Lock Bolt

Felpro – Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit (Part No.ES 75115)

Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit

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$40.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Designed and manufactured to meet the needs of the exhaust system repair environment.
  • Verified, tested and certified proprietary Organic coating resists corrosion.
  • Tightly controlled coefficient of friction ensures reliable installation.
  • Application specific kit contents
  • Self-locking nuts (where applicable).
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Dorman – Help – Cap Screw-Hex Head-Grade 8- 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 In. (Part No.03407)

Cap Screw-Hex Head-Grade 8- 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 In.

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$19.29
Our Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit comes with the necessary installation components to assist you in replacing your manifold. Save time and energy by having the right hardware on hand when you need it.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement for a proper fit every time
  • Durable steel construction
  • Repair kit helps to secure exhaust manifold to the vehicle engine head
  • Manufactured to strict engineering quality standards
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Hooker Headers – Competition Header (Part No.6921HKR)

Competition Header

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$367.99
LS1 full length engine swap header fits 66-72 Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo and Sprint applications. Hooker has a complete line of engine swap headers, front frame mounts and transmission mounts for popular engine swaps. Available for Chevy, Chrysler and Ford small block and big block engines. Hooker swap headers and mounts are designed to provide an exact fit when used together. Hooker swap headers add the extra horsepower and torque the serious enthusiast demands. Hooker Headers are the best single improvement you can make.

Product Features:
  • High Performance
  • Affordable
  • Durable 16 Gauge Material
  • Welds Easier
  • Lasts Longer
  • Heat Cured
  • High Heat Resistant
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Hooker Headers – Competition Header (Part No.6915-1HKR)

Competition Header

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$674.99
LS1 full length engine swap header fits 66-72 Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo and Sprint applications. Hooker has a complete line of engine swap headers, front frame mounts and transmission mounts for popular engine swaps. Available for Chevy, Chrysler and Ford small block and big block engines. Hooker swap headers and mounts are designed to provide an exact fit when used together. Hooker swap headers add the extra horsepower and torque the serious enthusiast demands. Hooker Headers are the best single improvement you can make.

Product Features:
  • High Performance
  • Affordable
  • Durable 16 Gauge Material
  • Welds Easier
  • Lasts Longer
  • Heat Cured
  • High Heat Resistant
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JBA Performance – 1615SJS 1 1/2" Header Shorty Stainless Steel Small Block Ford Block Hugger 289/302/351 Silver Ceramic (Part No.1615SJS)

1615SJS 1 1/2" Header Shorty Stainless Steel Small Block Ford Block Hugger 289/302/351 Silver Ceramic

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$588.99
JBA shorty headers are one of the best performance upgrades available for any application. Hot Rodmagazine rated headers as one of the top 10 power parts installed on a vehicle. JBA shorty headers aresignificantly less restrictive than the stock manifol

Product Features:
  • JBA Performance Exhaust 1615SJS 1 1/2″ Header Shorty Stainless Steel Small Block Ford Block Hugger 289/302/351 Silver Ceramic
  • Mandrel bent stainless steel tube
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Hooker Headers – Competition Header (Part No.6901-2HKR)

Competition Header

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$759.99
LS1 full length engine swap header fits 66-72 Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo and Sprint applications. Hooker has a complete line of engine swap headers, front frame mounts and transmission mounts for popular engine swaps. Available for Chevy, Chrysler and Ford small block and big block engines. Hooker swap headers and mounts are designed to provide an exact fit when used together. Hooker swap headers add the extra horsepower and torque the serious enthusiast demands. Hooker Headers are the best single improvement you can make.

Product Features:
  • High Performance
  • Affordable
  • Durable 16 Gauge Material
  • Welds Easier
  • Lasts Longer
  • Heat Cured
  • High Heat Resistant
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Dorman – Direct Fit Exhaust Manifold: Without Heat Shield (Part No.674-193)

Direct Fit Exhaust Manifold: Without Heat Shield

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$181.99
This exhaust manifold was precision-engineered and durably manufactured to match the fit and function of the original manifold on specified vehicles. It includes all necessary gaskets and downpipe hardware for a complete repair.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – this exhaust manifold was precision-engineered and durably manufactured to match the fit and function of the stock manifold on specified vehicles
  • Reliable construction – durable materials resist warping, cracking and leaking for long-lasting performance
  • Complete repair – includes all necessary gaskets and downpipe hardware
  • Trustworthy design – built by industry leader in aftermarket manifolds
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Hooker Headers – Super Comp. Header (Part No.6102HKR)

Super Comp. Header

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$709.99
Hooker has a complete line of engine swap headers, front frame mounts and transmission mounts for popular engine swaps. Available for Chevy, Chrysler and Ford small block and big block engines. Hooker swap headers and mounts are designed to provide an exact fit when used together. Hooker swap headers add the extra horsepower and torque the serious enthusiast demands. Hooker Headers are the best single improvement you can make.

Product Features:
  • Long Tube Lengths
  • Long Transition Collectors
  • Monstrous Low-Mid Range Torque
  • Keep Top End Horsepower
  • Provides Finest Fit
  • Most Durable Design Available
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Felpro – Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit (Part No.ES 75114)

Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit

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$30.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Designed and manufactured to meet the needs of the exhaust system repair environment.
  • Verified, tested and certified proprietary Organic coating resists corrosion.
  • Tightly controlled coefficient of friction ensures reliable installation.
  • Application specific kit contents
  • Self-locking nuts (where applicable).
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Dorman – Help – Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit (Part No.03407B)

Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit

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$24.99
This exhaust manifold hardware kit matches the original hardware required to secure the exhaust manifold to the engine on specified vehicles, and is made from quality materials for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this exhaust manifold hardware kit matches the original hardware required to secure the exhaust manifold to the engine on specified vehicles
  • Ideal solution – this kit is a reliable replacement for the original hardware that is missing or damaged, or has failed
  • Durable construction – this kit is made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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1978 Ford Ranchero Exhaust Parts

You count on your 1978 Ford Ranchero to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Exhaust Parts. With 29 Exhaust Parts ranging in price from $2.99 to $589.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1978 Ford Ranchero.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Exhaust Parts brand, we stock 11 different brands like Felpro, Dorman, and Mr. Gasket. 1978 Ford Ranchero Exhaust Parts start as low as $2.99!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Exhaust Parts is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 408 extensive product reviews on 1978 Ford Ranchero Exhaust Parts. Some of the top-rated Exhaust Parts products we carry are Cap Screw-Hex Head-Grade 8- 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 In. with 2.4 stars and Catalytic Converter- EPA Standard, Direct Replacement, No Fabrication Needed with 2.5 stars.

Did we mention you can order your Exhaust Parts from our online catalog and have them shipped right to your garage? Or, if you feel like seeing the parts first-hand, search for your nearest Advance Auto Parts location above and pick up in-store when you’re ready. Browse our full Exhaust Parts inventory for your 1978 Ford Ranchero below to get started!

Top-Rated Exhaust Parts Brands For Your 1978 Ford Ranchero

Trusted Exhaust Parts OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1978 Ford Ranchero running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Felpro, Dorman, Mr. Gasket, and even more.

Popular MagnaFlow Exhaust Parts

You’ll find popular MagnaFlow brand products across Catalytic Converters. All are waiting to get your 1978 Ford Ranchero back on the road. Some of the top-rated MagnaFlow products in these categories are:

Top-Rated Felpro Exhaust Parts


If Felpro are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Felpro brand Exhaust Parts for your 1978 Ford Ranchero, and some of our most reviewed Felpro parts include:
Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket
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Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket
Exhaust Pipe and Flange Gaskets
Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
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Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
Exhaust Manifold Gaskets
Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket
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Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket
Exhaust Pipe and Flange Gaskets

FAQs for 1978 Ford Ranchero Exhaust Parts

What are the most purchased Exhaust Parts for the 1978 Ford Ranchero?

Out of 29 Exhaust Parts for the 1978 Ford Ranchero, the most popular in our inventory are:
Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit
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Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit
Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kits
Exhaust Stud Kit - 7/16-14 x 2-1/4 In.
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Exhaust Stud Kit – 7/16-14 x 2-1/4 In.
Exhaust Hangers and Hardware
Aluminum Exhaust Gasket
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Aluminum Exhaust Gasket
Exhaust Manifold Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1978 Ford Ranchero Exhaust Parts?

Top-rated Exhaust Parts for your 1978 Ford Ranchero based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Cap Screw-Hex Head-Grade 8- 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 In.
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Cap Screw-Hex Head-Grade 8- 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 In.
“These may not work for you if you have a heat riser on the RH exhaust manifold. If so then you need Motormite 03111(3 sets) to replace those studs. Al”
Catalytic Converter- EPA Standard, Direct Replacement, No Fabrication Needed
from $102.99
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Catalytic Converter- EPA Standard, Direct Replacement, No Fabrication Needed
“The only issue I had with it was that one side was not round so it was harder to install than it should of been”
CalCat Universal Converter
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CalCat Universal Converter
“Had to cut my old Cat and weld new Cat onto ends. Passed my failed 1991 Honda Accord with flying colors. Reduced HC and NOX numbers from the 1000s d”