Hottexhaust

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Hottexhaust Reviews Summary

Positive Highlights

  • High-quality parts fit well and perform as expected.
  • Competitive pricing is frequently highlighted, with some customers saving hundreds of dollars.
  • Fast shipping is common, with several orders arriving within days of purchase.

Negative Highlights

  • Shipping delays and poor communication about order status cause significant frustration.
  • Customer service can be difficult to reach, with reports of long hold times and rude staff.
  • A few reviewers received incorrect or poorly fitting parts, leading to frustration and extra work.
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Jul 26, 2026

Living in California and replacing your own catalytic converters sounds like a legal nightmare. However, they sent me the correct direct replacements. I bolted them in and passed smog the next day. Aside from missing a couple nuts and a gasket, everything went smooth. My stress turned to relief! If you are mechanically inclined to do the work yourself, you'll save thousands.

Jun 29, 2026

I needed a California certified CAT for my '88 Porsche Carrera. Although many companies claim to offer them, in truth they all wait for a run by the manufacturer. Hottexhaust explored further and found one for me. Thanks

Feb 23, 2026

Easy website to navigate. Glad they had options to balance price and quality. Part came and fit great! Finally got that pesky check engine light to go away on our 300,000 mile Honda CR-V!

Sep 23, 2025

Never dealt with this website before but was tempted by the 20% off. I ended up buying a full exhaust system cats and cat back exhaust for my 89 mustang. Everything arrived in the original magna flow boxes and was perfect. Received the cats within 2 days of placing the order and the exhaust arrived shortly after. Good products, fast shipping, and great price. Would recommend!

Jun 20, 2026

I purchased a catalytic converter for my 86' Honda on 04/11/2026, that according to the website was in stock as it allowed for purchase. After checking the status of the order, it read "awaiting fulfillment". I waited a and the order had not changed. I emailed Hottexhaust on 04/11/2026 inquiring about the purchase and never received communication back. I finally called on 05/04/2026 and was greeted with "Hottexhaust please hold" and waited 30 minutes on hold. I called back three more timed with the same "Hottexhaust please hold". Finally on the fourth call I was able to talk to a person. I don't know his name, but he was the rudest person I have dealt with in some time. I asked about the awaiting fulfillment statues, and he responded with "It means we don't have it and are waiting on it" in the most angry, arrogant voice. I let him know that I knew what the definition means and to issue a refund immediately. That changed his tone, once he confirmed that the refund was processed, I just hung up. Why would a company offer a product that they do not have in stock and to estimated refill time? Why would you have someone who acts like that dealing with customers? I will never order from here again and have steered others from using them as well. Horrible customer service, awesome at taking your money for products that are on back order. Horrible communication. Do better or find another profession.

Nov 26, 2025

I was skeptical because of how easy the website was to navigate, but I'm glad I went through with the purchase. My check engine light is officially gone and my car runs great.

May 1, 2026

Just that. I reached out two or tree times via email, but no response. I probably would have had better luck calling, but i wasn't in a hurry. The quality is excellent. I've only visually inspected the item (downpipe/cat) but I'm very happy with the workmanship.

Sep 4, 2025

Ordered new Catalytic Converter: User friendly website, shows product details, easy to find the parts needed, and competitive pricing. Excellent service if you have any questions. Fast and efficient ordering process. Appreciates the parts and service.

Mar 12, 2026

This exhaust gave the car some much needed muscle car sound. The quality is excellent as expected. It's not too loud, but it does get attention and it looks great as well. The service and shipping was top notch.

Sep 14, 2025

Had to take the day off the work with last minute notice due to UPS requiring signature and changing the date. I don't like the exhaust but that's not Hottexhaust fault.

Dec 18, 2025

Missed buying before the price hike but Black Friday discount helped. Kit arrived really quickly packaged well. Parts were in great shape. Install was tougher than it had to be due to age of truck; the clamp bolt on the extension was rusted so had to cut off the bolt and clamp. The flare end of the extension had also rusted through so had to cut it off (~ 3"). Fit the parts onto truck and the over-axle tube hanger would not seat in hanger isolator so had to cut another 2" off of extension. Used a butt connector strap from Autozone to secure the front end of the kit to the extension. Adjusted and tightened everything up and fired her up to hear a decent rumble and tone which was a bit quieter than expected. Slightly louder than stock at cruising and fairly aggressive sounding at full throttle. Really nice improvement without being obnoxious.

Jul 1, 2026

I needed the additional (the one under the driver's seat) catalytic converter to pass smog in California, I ordered the part and had it installed, smog passed. Shipping time to CA was about 10 days, the price was very reasonable. There seem to be a lot of bad reviews for this company when googling I was hesitant but I had a great experience with this transaction.

Apr 18, 2026

I received the magnaflow catalytic converter assembly quickly. It seemed of high quality and installed easily. It brought some new life to an old van. I combined it with a straight thru exhaust. It sounds and runs great

Oct 7, 2025

Very pleased with the part, so far. Nice that it included the 3 gaskets and nuts, although I had to supply my own 3 bolts from the Dealer. One thing worth mentioning, is that NOBODY including Hottexhaust definitively calls out fitment for the above vehicle with 4WD. The Hottexhaust website also indicated 3 pictures of the pipe and cat, all with the SAME part number, which is confusing. As it turned out, I selected the part which most accurately resembled my existing part. The company needs to revamp their customer care team, as it is very difficult to get assistance in a timely manner. When I left messages, and the AI said that I would be contacted, there was NO follow up. I finally got in touch with Chris Ramirez, I believe, and he was a great help! He is a credit to his organization and worthy of acknowledgment.

Jul 6, 2026

Back ordewr of item was surprising and did cause delay in my restoration project. When new item was available it was shipped immediately as far as I can tell. So thanks for that.

Sep 22, 2025

Absolutely fantastic experience—excellent service, great quality, and attention to detail. Highly recommend to anyone seeking top-notch results and satisfaction.

Jul 18, 2026

Shipped fast, price seemed fair, the quality appeared to be excellent. The box was that it was shipped in was badly beat up and ripped open in a spot. The unit was packed well because it did not sustain any damage. The gasket kit had the wrong donut gasket, so wrong that it was to big for the unit that I purchased as well as the manifold on my truck. So, I ended up using the old one. This worked out ok and the cat solved my problems, no more 420 fault code.

Oct 17, 2025

Ordered the magnaflow exhaust for my 2025 Acura Integra and chose regular shipping yet 4 days later arrived feom canada, super surprised and by friday that week i had installed and didnt dissapoint! Extremely happy with purchase

Dec 19, 2025

Ordered Magnaflow Exhaust from them. Best price on the internet. Delivered 2 days later. That's how you do it. Multiple other sites pulled bait and switch. Customer for life.

Dec 7, 2025

Bought this on a sale for Black Friday. They communicated right away the timeline of shipment and updated as needed. Everything came packaged extremely well. I would buy an exhaust from them again with confidence.

Mar 11, 2026

Ordered a replacement Magnaflow catalytic converter for my Toyota MR2 Spyder last December and received it, complete with gaskets. Just completed the installation in early March due to winter weather & cold temperature delays. Quality of product was excellent and It fit well and installation wasn't too difficult.

Aug 27, 2025

I needed a CA CARB Catalytic converter, one was on discount SAVING ME HUNDREDS $$$$! It shipped very quickly as well. Passed CO emissions the day after install! 10/10 recommend

Aug 30, 2025

It fit with just a few connectors and it also looks like the old (2011) Magnaflow that was removed, and not the one pictured.

Apr 14, 2026

Thrilled with the professional advice and On Time On Target performance. Straightforward installation - Smog check passed Many Thanks Stub

Aug 27, 2025

I purchased the CA CARB cat for my L320 2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged as I had the engine replaced and after replacement I had error codes p0420 and p0430. I purchased the CA CARB cat that is not the mangaflow option. The non mangaflow CA CARB that I bought and had installed has resolved the p0420 and p0430 cat codes. When Land Rover charges $4500 per cat in 2025 this option is definitely worth trying as it resolved the codes for me. My original catalytic converters had 162,000 miles on them. My only concern is the welds on the catalytic converter are pretty ugly but it did not leak and I believe there is a lifetime warranty on craftsmanship. There is some modification required as one of the cats comes in two pieces and the original is one piece.

May 5, 2026

GREAT PRODUCTS. OE FIT AND FINISH. SUPER FAST SHIPPING AND AMAZING COMMUNICATION. WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE? WILL BUY FROM AGAIN.

Jul 23, 2026

The exhaust was on back order and took a while to receive but is worth the wait. Thank you Hottexhaust.

Jul 31, 2026

The system fit perfectly mileage increased as well as performance l. Thank you Just waiting for core refund

Sep 1, 2025

Arrived on time. And welded in perfectly. Now let's hope those numbers on the catalytic converter are correct for the car

Sep 3, 2025

Cheap prices and great communication. Shipping was a little slow this time but it was a production delay. Thanks!

Jul 31, 2026

When I placed the order I wish I had been told the product was not in stock and would be delayed… once I got it, I washing happy

Nov 25, 2025

Shipping was Faster than expected, Part i Ordered is a direct fit i haven't installed it yet but im sure it will fit

Jun 4, 2026

Best price I could find. Shipping was a bit slow but their explanation was legit.

Dec 30, 2025

I was expecting to get reimbursed for the Item I sent back instead HottexHaust wants to know if I received what I ordered

Sep 14, 2025

The exhaust hanger was backwards and one of the bolts stripped

Jun 24, 2026

The people at hot exhaust are always so helpful with questions and concerns.

May 1, 2026

Worked Good and fit perfectly, Made my car pass smog 👍🏼

Apr 20, 2026

The catalytic converters were excellent and a lot cheaper than those from other suppliers.

Apr 17, 2026

They arrived I had local muffler shop install them their working good

Apr 14, 2026

Arrived really fast despite ground service and solved the issue.

Oct 3, 2025

It was an exact fit and worked exactly as advertised!

Mar 1, 2026

Always a great goto for better prices and immediate shipping on Magnaflow

Apr 19, 2026

Sadly it didnt fit my datsun 280z, even though it said it did, so, kinda bummed me out

Jul 19, 2026

Works great! My car finally passed emissions.

Jul 4, 2026

Fitment is not even close to oem

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William H.
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Quick and easy ordering
April 21, 2017

Quick and easy ordering. I haven't installed the exhaust yet but is was packaged well with zero damage. It also arrived in 4 days... fast.

Date of experience: April 21, 2017
Thomas J.
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"Be nice to have had a discount code for the immediate "cash" payment." was my comment after I hurriedly placed the order.

After I placed the order I discovered a discount was available! It took several days and the assistance of "John" at Hottexhaust to apply the discount. The lesson is to slow down and make real sure to understand the ordering process.
I had replaced the catalytic converter several years ago with a decent one from another company. The car (2004 Scion xB) continued to run, now past 415,000 miles! This time I bought an OEM compatible unit containing extra precious metal catalyst. If you are going to the time and expense of replacing the catalytic converter, I suggest you pay extra for a premium one as your car may last longer than you imagine.

Date of experience: April 20, 2017
Steve C.
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Got in 3 days
April 20, 2017

Got in 3 days. Fit better than stock

Date of experience: April 20, 2017
Dar B.
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Communication via email was great
April 18, 2017

Communication via email was great.

Date of experience: April 18, 2017
brian h.
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Great easy check out and great chat service with taylor thank you ohhh and of course that great spring deal

Date of experience: April 15, 2017
Kevin A.
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Taylor the Support Operator is VERY Knowledgeable and very responsive. Definitely will come back to purchase more.

Date of experience: April 15, 2017
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April 15, 2017

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Date of experience: April 15, 2017
Perry L.
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Thought the price advertised was in Canadian funds, since my serach was for Canada only

Date of experience: April 14, 2017
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Shopping online is easy and they even gave me a coupon to save a few more bucks.

Date of experience: April 14, 2017
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Excellent service and product
April 4, 2017

Excellent service and product. John went above and beyond with the help when I ordered my stainless exhaust system for my 70 cutlass. Best price in Canada,free shipping and john even through in the header collector pipes. The magnaflo system fits perfect as designed, just follow the installation instructions, my experience is when someone says that a high quality aftermarket part does not fit, the installer just does not know what they are doing and lack experience. Kenny at deons auto

Date of experience: April 4, 2017