Mitsubishi Eclipse Catalytic Converter Scrap Price – Is It Expensive?

Mitsubishi Eclipse is a legendary Japanese vehicle with a sporty design and good engines. It was often modified for street racing and other sports events. In 2012, Mitsubishi stopped selling these vehicles, but a lot of people still have these cars and even want to buy them used. As the vehicle is quite old, it's going to have some problems. For example, problems with the catalytic converter.

A Mitsubishi Eclipse original catalytic converter can be sold as scrap parts to different companies and buyers. And today, we'll be speaking about the scrap price of the Eclipse catalytic converter. We'll also cover the ways to sell your cat and some other important facts. You'll learn how to get more money for the old cat converter.

Here's what we'll be talking about:

1. The Mitsubishi Eclipse catalytic converter type and locations.
2. Why are Eclipse converters valuable?
3. How much will you get for a cat converter from your Eclipse?
4. How to sell a cat converter and what can influence the price?

Let's get started!

Where are Eclipse converters located?

The type and the location of the catalytic converters depend much on the engine. In the latest generation, the Eclipse had two types of engines: a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder and also 3.6-liter V6. The previous generation (1999) had the same 2.4-liter engines and two types of V6 engines with 3 liters of displacement. Before that, the Eclipse only used 4-cylinder engines.

Some versions had one converter while some others had two of them. But the location was pretty always the same - the cat converters in the Mitsubishi Eclipse are located right after the exhaust manifold. There are tubes connecting each cylinder to the exhaust system and these tubes come together into a cat converter.

Here are some facts you should know:

• the cats are integrated with the exhaust pipes, they aren't welded in the system if they are original;
• the barrels of the Eclipse cats are quite big and they get really hot when in action, so a heat screen is important;
• the catalytic converters in the V6 engines are located on both sides of the engine;
• the L4 engines have a single exhaust manifold with two cats added right after the manifold;
• you shouldn't try to find the converter under the vehicle - these parts are located in the engine compartment;
• the original converters may have (or may not have) the Mitsubishi logo and the serial number on them.

These are just some common facts about the Mitsubishi Eclipse catalytic converter. They are not important to you if you aren't going to cut them out by yourself. And we don't recommend it unless you have some experience.

Also, you should bear in mind that a lot of aftermarket converter systems come with one catalytic converter. In some older engines from the first and the second generations of the Eclipse, Mitsubishi also used one converter in the exhaust gasses cleaning system.

Why does someone buy Eclipse converters?

People are often surprised when they see that they can sell an old malfunctioning converter for a hundred bucks. They ask questions and we want to give a quick answer. The original catalytic converters contain platinum, palladium, and also rhodium.

These three precious metals are important for industrial companies and they cost a lot. For example, 1 gram of rhodium costs about $600 now. The prices for the precious metals fluctuate a lot, so this may change the price of your catalytic converter.

Unfortunately, taking these precious metals out of the Mitsubishi Eclipse catalytic converter is not a simple task and the companies need to spend a lot of time and money on this. It means they can't offer you even half of what they eventually earn because other expenses need to be paid.

Let's clear out the price questions now.

How much is the Mitsubishi Eclipse OEM cat converter?

The price of the catalytic converter depends on some factors, but a recycling company will most likely offer you $80 to $160 for a cat converter. Given you most likely have two converters in the system, you can get up to $320 for the pair of the cats. Not bad, you may think, right?

But the thing is that you will have to buy something instead of these cats to let your car pass the fog test. The original converter is going to cost you over $1500 even with a discount. And you have to buy two of them, in most cases. So, you will likely want to get an aftermarket alternative.

Here are some factors that may change the scrap price for your converter:

• current prices for palladium and platinum - these are the two most important factors companies use for making price offers;
• the condition of your catalytic converter - it may be extremely rusty and even have holes in it which reduces the potential price;
• the year of the converter - the model and year are important factors that initially set the price frames for the cat converter;
• the company you are going to sell your catalytic converter - some of them will not offer a lot while others will be more interested;
• your communication skills - sometimes, companies will be ready to give you more money if you can persuade them.

Some factors don't depend on you but you can still have some influence on other factors. And this is what we are going to tell you about in the final part of our article. Unfortunately, a lot of Eclipse owners sell their valuable catalytic converters at low prices because they just don't know their true value.

By the way, selling a catalytic converter for recycling is not only good for your budget, but it's also cool for ecology. Proper recycling is needed to avoid contamination of nature. So, choose the most eco-friendly ways to deal with the scrap parts from your vehicle.

What are the best ways to sell your old catalytic converter?

If you are going to sell a cat from the Eclipse, you should choose the most lucrative option. We've said before that the price for the old cat from the Eclipse should be between $80 and $160 depending on the type and year. But you will wonder why some companies only offer you $30 for an original Mitsubishi cat converter?

The reason is they just want to earn more money and they hope you don't know the actual price of the part. Now you know this and you are protected from these greedy buyers.

Here are some ways you can sell your old cat:

1. Private sales through the internet. You may advertise the cat for sale but it usually takes a lot of time and it's not convenient.
2. Your mechanic or a local scrapyard. Also, you can sell your catalytic converter to a mechanic in the repair shop or to a scrapyard. Unfortunately, the offered price will be too low - about $30.
3. A middleman. This is a better option because this person will come to you and give you cash immediately. But the prices are $50-$100, not more.
4. Recycling companies. This is the best option and you will get $80-$160 for the Eclipse catalytic converter without problems.

The main reason why you should decide to sell your cat to a recycling company is that nearly all cats will eventually get to a recycling company. These businesses buy converters at a good price because they compete with each other.

And they will offer you a good price if you know how to deal with them. Let's see what you should do to improve the price offer for you.

Ways to get more money

You should find some recycling companies and offer your converter to them. Wait for their responses and see the prices they offer. Then choose the company with the best offer and see whether they give you free shipping and some other perks.

Contact the company and ask about all the details on how the sale is completed. If everything is OK, you may be sure that you've found the best buyer with the best price offer. Always compare prices in different places and never agree with the first offer you get.

Also, you can track the prices for precious metals on the market. Sometimes, fundamental factors say that the metals are going to get even more expensive. You may wait and see whether some companies will offer you better prices for your Mitusbishi Eclipse catalytic converter.

Final words

If you are going to sell a scrap catalytic converter from your Mitsubishi Eclipse, use recycling companies and their services. But first, make sure that the converters you are going to sell are original. If they are aftermarket, their price will not be as good as you may think.

Also, test different ways to sell your catalytic converter to get a better price offer. You may use different ideas. Once you inquire about the price, it doesn't mean that you have to sell a cat converter. If you don't like the offer, just look for some other buyer.