Magnaflow 23946 Standard Grade Direct-Fit Cat Converter 84-93 Volvo 240/244/245

Vehicle Fitment

• 1990-1993 Volvo 240 (2.3L L4)
• 1984-1989 Volvo 244 (2.3L L4)
• 1984-1989 Volvo 245 (2.3L L4)
• 1984 Volvo 242 (2.3L L4)

Fitment Notes

• Federal EPA compliant only -- not legal for sale or installation in California, Colorado, or New York
• Standard Grade -- designed for pre-1996 OBD-I vehicles
• Inlet type: flange -- no cutting or welding required
• Outlet type: pipe connection
• 2 O2 sensor ports -- pre-converter location

Features

• Direct-fit OEM replacement -- bolt-on installation
• 3D laser-scanned for precise OEM fitment replication
• Spun body design with single laser fusion weld -- leak-resistant
• 16-gauge 409 stainless steel tubing -- corrosion resistant
• Mandrel bent tubing -- smooth exhaust flow
• Ceramic honeycomb substrate
• 308 stainless steel MIG welds
• OE-sized 410 stainless steel barbed exhaust hangers -- noise and vibration reduction
• OEM-like O2 sensor port locations
• Compact low-mass design -- improved thermal efficiency
• Federal EPA compliant -- meets emissions requirements for pre-OBDII vehicles
• ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing -- Oceanside, California USA
• 5-year / 50,000-mile construction and emissions warranty

Specifications

• Grade: Standard
• Body Type: Spun
• Overall Length: 35.625"
• Substrate: Ceramic honeycomb
• Converter Style: 3-way
• Body Material: 409 stainless steel (16 gauge)
• Tube Material: 409 stainless steel
• Finish: Stainless
• Inlet Type: Flange
• Outlet Type: Pipe connection
• O2 Sensor Ports: 2 (pre-converter)
• Heat Shield: Not included
• CARB Certified: No
• New York Certified: No
• Quantity: Sold individually
• UPC: 841380009463

Included Components

• 1x Direct-fit catalytic converter
• 1x O2 port plug
• 1x Flange gasket

Product Description

The MagnaFlow 23946 is a Standard Grade direct-fit catalytic converter engineered as a bolt-on replacement for the 1984-1993 Volvo 240, 242, 244, and 245 equipped with the 2.3L L4 engine. Built in MagnaFlow's ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Oceanside, California, this converter replicates the OEM design using 16-gauge 409 stainless steel tubing and a spun body sealed with a single laser fusion weld -- a construction method that significantly reduces leak potential compared to multi-piece welded designs. The ceramic honeycomb substrate meets Federal EPA emissions standards for pre-OBDII vehicles, and the compact low-mass design improves thermal efficiency versus larger aftermarket converters. MagnaFlow's metrology department uses state-of-the-art 3D laser scanning to replicate the OEM geometry precisely, ensuring a true bolt-on installation with no cutting, welding, or bending required. The mandrel bent tubing retains the factory exhaust flow path for consistent fuel economy and engine operation, while OEM-like O2 sensor port positioning (2 ports, pre-converter) allows direct plug-in of the factory oxygen sensors without relocation. OE-sized 410 stainless steel barbed exhaust hangers reduce noise and vibration. A flange gasket and O2 port plug are included for a complete installation. The Standard Grade designation indicates this converter is designed for older pre-1996 OBD-I Volvo applications and is Federal EPA compliant. It is not legal for sale or installation in California, Colorado, or New York. The 23946 is backed by MagnaFlow's 5-year / 50,000-mile construction and emissions warranty.