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Jan 31, 2003 | 07:44 PM

lucint

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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?

Jan 31, 2003 | 07:45 PM

Echo7847

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (lucint)

Not bad, just loud. Throws a CEL on 0bd2 cars.

Jan 31, 2003 | 07:47 PM

joe_bocc

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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.

Jan 31, 2003 | 07:49 PM

lucint

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (joe_bocc)

in florida they dont have emissions testing anymore. but it wont do any damage to the car??

Jan 31, 2003 | 07:56 PM

joe_bocc

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (lucint)

no. Theres no reason it would do any damage that I know of.

Jan 31, 2003 | 07:56 PM

GreenBean

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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.

Jan 31, 2003 | 07:59 PM

.Ryan

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (GreenBean)

No Smog in AZ too = No Cat.

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Jan 31, 2003 | 08:01 PM

Street Ghost

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (lucint)

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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.

Jan 31, 2003 | 08:03 PM

joe_bocc

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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.

Jan 31, 2003 | 08:17 PM

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lucint

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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??

Jan 31, 2003 | 08:21 PM

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joe_bocc

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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.

Jan 31, 2003 | 09:06 PM

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delslow94

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (joe_bocc)

Quote:

Jan 31, 2003 | 09:22 PM

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joe_bocc

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (efzero)

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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 ?

When you put it that way, it REALLY isn't worth it. just get a Carsound cat for like $100. It still has pretty good flow.

Jan 31, 2003 | 09:33 PM

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.Ryan

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (efzero)

Dummy Cat...and no I dont mean hollowed out Cat either.

Jan 31, 2003 | 10:17 PM

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chillly

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (SpoonSportsEH2)

Get a Carsound, save a tree.

Jan 31, 2003 | 11:18 PM

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (93 EJ1)

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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.

amen. I hate living in crappyfornia..

Jan 31, 2003 | 11:31 PM

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (SpoonSportsEH2)

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No Smog in AZ too = No Cat.

no smog outside of tucson and phoenix and for people that commute to tucson and phoenix.

i had to smog my car 2 days ago. passed with flying colors (thank god)

[Modified by Kamin, 1:11 AM 2/1/2003]

Jan 31, 2003 | 11:51 PM

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all stock

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (efzero)

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i believe it's 3k...but 5k sounds about right too. and i think it's only in california or high population densities. what cop in vermont or florida checks? i think test pipes would be ideal for FI tho, since the bov[is it bov? the sound of the turbo?] cancels out the sound of the exhaust.

Jan 31, 2003 | 11:58 PM

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BeerMan

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (efzero)

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if you did'nt already know roadside smog checks are comming to a town near you soon.

run that one by me again

Jan 31, 2003 | 11:58 PM

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IM ALL BOB

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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...

Feb 1, 2003 | 02:03 AM

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underrated99si

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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.

Feb 1, 2003 | 06:38 AM

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (underrated99si)

I live in Florida and use a test pipe

No emissions are great.

Feb 1, 2003 | 06:44 AM

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rodrez.

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Re: taking out catalytic converter (lucint)

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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?

Also, keep in mind, with your initial mods, a test pipe isn't going to make a huge difference in performance.