Converter type
Bead catalytic converters
Bead units are the older GM converters filled with loose catalyst pellets instead of a honeycomb. They are priced by weight of the bead fill rather than by a code.
We pay for this type
$77 to $216
Bead category. Updated October 1, 2026. Final price on inspection.
Get a quote for yoursHow to find the code
The code is stamped into the shell or a welded plate, usually near a flange. Wipe the surface and photograph it straight on in daylight. If two sections are welded together, photograph both.