My 97 failed SMOG again, like it does every 2 years.
High HCs are the issue every time. I just spent the past 2 days doing a timing belt, grounding kit (stupid I know) and just general tune up. But I think it is time for a new cat.
I have a Random Technology cat on right now that is 2 years old. I was talking with Jeff from 1320 Motorsports in Elk Grove, and he said that the random cats are only good for about a year and that I should go back to a stock cat. I have driven around looking for a place that will install an aftermarket one, but all the shops want to weld one in, and I do not want a weld in cat.

I see that a stock one is $600+ at acuraoemparts.com, so my question is: is there a place to get/order a quality aftermarket cat that will actually let my car pass SMOG.

oh and BTW I hate CA and CARB and the EPA

plus I am throwing in pictures for people to look at

 

No clue about aftermarket cat. But just incase you do deside to buy OEM. hondapartsunlimited.com is about $564.13 ship. A couple bucks cheaper then acuraoemparts.com

 

Think I have a used USDM itr cat in my garage if your interested.

 

Yeah it is looking like this might be the best option (finding a used one).
How much?

 

I just bought a 00 py itr from a guy in placerville and it failed smog and also needs a new cat. Let me know if you find any good deals on cats in the Sacramento area.

 

I took my R to a muffler shop and had them put on a cat, went across the way and did a test only. Passed with flying colors. Installed cost me $180, damn Cali and their smog every 2 years.

 

Hey, PM me ur number and remind me. I have the part number on the carsound cat I bought last year. Its just in the garage.

 

if u dont want them to weld it on then tell them u want flanges or find another shop. theres no reason why they cant put flanges so it all bolts on like oem... they can even use the flanges from your oem setup.

 

Ok that sounds like a good option.