Replacing 49-state catalytic converter to california car. Okay? Problematic?
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Replacing 49-state catalytic converter to california car. Okay? Problematic?
Hi, I have California Civic EX '99 Couple that needs its California catalytic converter replaced.
But since I'm not a California resident (don't live there, either) and the car is currently Oklahoma registered (I'll be living there for quite sometime), can I replace the California catalytic converter with 49-state approved one instead? It's way more expensive and hard to find California catalytic converter in Oklahoma.
Would that mess up the system? The O2 sensor? The engine? Timing? Anything? Or can it'll just fit in just fine with the exception that I can't use it in California?
Thank you in advance.
But since I'm not a California resident (don't live there, either) and the car is currently Oklahoma registered (I'll be living there for quite sometime), can I replace the California catalytic converter with 49-state approved one instead? It's way more expensive and hard to find California catalytic converter in Oklahoma.
Would that mess up the system? The O2 sensor? The engine? Timing? Anything? Or can it'll just fit in just fine with the exception that I can't use it in California?
Thank you in advance.
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Re: Replacing 49-state catalytic converter to california car. Okay? Problematic?
Hi, I have California Civic EX '99 Couple that needs its California catalytic converter replaced.
But since I'm not a California resident (don't live there, either) and the car is currently Oklahoma registered (I'll be living there for quite sometime), can I replace the California catalytic converter with 49-state approved one instead? It's way more expensive and hard to find California catalytic converter in Oklahoma.
Would that mess up the system? The O2 sensor? The engine? Timing? Anything? Or can it'll just fit in just fine with the exception that I can't use it in California?
Thank you in advance.
But since I'm not a California resident (don't live there, either) and the car is currently Oklahoma registered (I'll be living there for quite sometime), can I replace the California catalytic converter with 49-state approved one instead? It's way more expensive and hard to find California catalytic converter in Oklahoma.
Would that mess up the system? The O2 sensor? The engine? Timing? Anything? Or can it'll just fit in just fine with the exception that I can't use it in California?
Thank you in advance.
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Re: Replacing 49-state catalytic converter to california car. Okay? Problematic?
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Re: Replacing 49-state catalytic converter to california car. Okay? Problematic?
Wow, didn't know that it's basically the same thing with the extra $$$ for the certification stamp. Thanks for the info!
Any recommended catalytic converter brand / model? I'm browsing on Ebay right now. Not looking for anything sporty or high-powered one. I just want one that lasts long for years and is very durable and good for regular commute.
Any recommended catalytic converter brand / model? I'm browsing on Ebay right now. Not looking for anything sporty or high-powered one. I just want one that lasts long for years and is very durable and good for regular commute.
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Re: Replacing 49-state catalytic converter to california car. Okay? Problematic?
I have a cat that I put on just for smog and run a test pipe the rest of year, so I'm not sure how long they last.
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Re: Replacing 49-state catalytic converter to california car. Okay? Problematic?
Wow, didn't know that it's basically the same thing with the extra $$$ for the certification stamp. Thanks for the info!
Any recommended catalytic converter brand / model? I'm browsing on Ebay right now. Not looking for anything sporty or high-powered one. I just want one that lasts long for years and is very durable and good for regular commute.
Any recommended catalytic converter brand / model? I'm browsing on Ebay right now. Not looking for anything sporty or high-powered one. I just want one that lasts long for years and is very durable and good for regular commute.
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Re: Replacing 49-state catalytic converter to california car. Okay? Problematic?
Wow, didn't know that it's basically the same thing with the extra $$$ for the certification stamp. Thanks for the info!
Any recommended catalytic converter brand / model? I'm browsing on Ebay right now. Not looking for anything sporty or high-powered one. I just want one that lasts long for years and is very durable and good for regular commute.
Any recommended catalytic converter brand / model? I'm browsing on Ebay right now. Not looking for anything sporty or high-powered one. I just want one that lasts long for years and is very durable and good for regular commute.
You can get from rockauto for ~$123+shipping fees. Be thankful you don't have a y7 engine-had to do that cat on that which is integrated into the EM. Pain in the butt and expensive too. Walker actually makes OEM exhausts for a bunch of manufacturers.
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