taking out catalytic converter
01-31-2003, 07:44 PM
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taking out catalytic converter
i have a GReddy SP exhaust and a ractive intake and i plan on adding headders but what about the catalytic converter i mean is it bad to add a test pipe in place of the converter?
01-31-2003, 07:47 PM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (lucint)
well it depends on what you mean by bad. Your car will emit higher emissions and may be a little louder. On the other hand, it might gain a couple hp. I suggest you put a a cat. It's piece of mind about the environment and you don't have to worry when it comes time for the emmision tests.
01-31-2003, 07:56 PM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (lucint)
Not at all, The only reason they are there is emissions like stated before.
Be thankful you do not live in a cold climate area. Without the cat it will
take a little longer to get heat in the vehicle.
Be thankful you do not live in a cold climate area. Without the cat it will
take a little longer to get heat in the vehicle.
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01-31-2003, 08:01 PM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (lucint)
in florida they dont have emissions testing anymore.
01-31-2003, 08:03 PM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (93 EJ1)
Thats weird of Florida to take out emission like that. I'm surprised they're not getting stricter like everywhere else.
01-31-2003, 08:17 PM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (joe_bocc)
i am also surprised that they did it but they did it awhile ago and just havent touched the rules at all. also how many posts do u have to make to become a full member??
01-31-2003, 08:21 PM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (lucint)
I think it's 10 days until your 5 posts per day limit ends and 20 days until you can recieve personal messages.
01-31-2003, 09:06 PM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (joe_bocc)
well it depends on what you mean by bad. Your car will emit higher emissions and may be a little louder. On the other hand, it might gain a couple hp. I suggest you put a a cat. It's piece of mind about the environment and you don't have to worry when it comes time for the emmision tests.
01-31-2003, 09:22 PM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (efzero)
the EPA owns smog laws and are national. They tag teamed up with the DOT and came up with some neat things for people who remove thier cats.
A: owner of car: 5,000 dollar fine and up to 6months in jail 1st time
B: shop who does it: 25,000 dollar fine and up to 5 years in jail 1st time.
Is it really worth 1-2 hp when a cop pulls you over and finds your without one ?
A: owner of car: 5,000 dollar fine and up to 6months in jail 1st time
B: shop who does it: 25,000 dollar fine and up to 5 years in jail 1st time.
Is it really worth 1-2 hp when a cop pulls you over and finds your without one ?
01-31-2003, 11:18 PM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (93 EJ1)
in florida they dont have emissions testing anymore.
no emissions testing?! how cool is that?! you can do anything you want now.. i wish there was no emissions testing in cali.
no emissions testing?! how cool is that?! you can do anything you want now.. i wish there was no emissions testing in cali.
01-31-2003, 11:31 PM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (SpoonSportsEH2)
No Smog in AZ too = No Cat.
i had to smog my car 2 days ago. passed with flying colors (thank god)
[Modified by Kamin, 1:11 AM 2/1/2003]
01-31-2003, 11:51 PM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (efzero)
the EPA owns smog laws and are national. They tag teamed up with the DOT and came up with some neat things for people who remove thier cats.
A: owner of car: 5,000 dollar fine and up to 6months in jail 1st time
B: shop who does it: 25,000 dollar fine and up to 5 years in jail 1st time.
Is it really worth 1-2 hp when a cop pulls you over and finds your without one ?
A: owner of car: 5,000 dollar fine and up to 6months in jail 1st time
B: shop who does it: 25,000 dollar fine and up to 5 years in jail 1st time.
Is it really worth 1-2 hp when a cop pulls you over and finds your without one ?
01-31-2003, 11:58 PM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (efzero)
you got that right efzero... I 've seen 5 Rolling smog stations in the san gabriel valley in the last 2 yrs.. 3 times on Huntington blvd.. near san marino.. and twice on valley street in alhambra...
02-01-2003, 02:03 AM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (IM ALL BOB)
Dont be a dick man test pipes are for track only dont kill us all just so u can have one and feel cool going to the super market.
02-01-2003, 06:44 AM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (lucint)
i have a GReddy SP exhaust and a ractive intake and i plan on adding headders but what about the catalytic converter i mean is it bad to add a test pipe in place of the converter?
02-01-2003, 09:43 AM
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Re: taking out catalytic converter (CHRIS 1.8)
only YOU can prevent forest fires....oh wait wrong slogan...
keep your cat or get a carsound...
[Modified by SpoonEK2, 10:44 AM 2/1/2003]
keep your cat or get a carsound...
[Modified by SpoonEK2, 10:44 AM 2/1/2003]