Is it possible to pass smog with a non-california catalytic converter?
03-12-2012, 08:05 PM
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Is it possible to pass smog with a non-california catalytic converter?
Is it possible to pass smog with a non-california catalytic converter? Like the ones at kragen magnaflow . they have california legal and non california legal. anyone tried it , has it passed?
03-12-2012, 08:27 PM
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Re: Is it possible to pass smog with a non-california catalytic converter?
What car/engine??
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03-12-2012, 08:50 PM
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The sniff test itself, probably. But some places just won't pass you if they don't see the California approved sticker or whatever
03-12-2012, 09:46 PM
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Re: Is it possible to pass smog with a non-california catalytic converter?
mine did. it failed at first, a shop mechanic looked over the results and told me right away it was the cat. got the magnaflow cat from kragen (direct bolt on replacement). i had a tire shop replaced it just cause i didnt have the right tools. the employee asked "wait...is this california legal?" i replied "..i dont know, i just got it from Kragen 5 mins ago...". lol thats when i dint know much about cars.
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Re: Is it possible to pass smog with a non-california catalytic converter?
$130 difference between the two. Another reason why **** California.
In for the difference between the two that warrants a $130 difference in price.
In for the difference between the two that warrants a $130 difference in price.
03-13-2012, 06:18 AM
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Yes problem is you can't get one shipped to you and the muffler guy won't install. I bought a ca magnaflow for 100 shipped from a seller on eBay and had it welded for 30.
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