random technology cat passing smog....
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random technology cat passing smog....
i was wondering...if a random technology catalytic convertor will pass smog in a b20z2 on my 96 hatch.....oh an if a skunk 2 manifold will pass for the visual/smog from the state ref....thanx
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Re: random technology cat passing smog.... (iluznxpnoi)
Bay Area....Skunk 2...Nope.....unless he mistakes it for OEM.
Are the Random tech cats, racing cats? If so, Nope.
Magnaflow makes a good high flow cat.
Are the Random tech cats, racing cats? If so, Nope.
Magnaflow makes a good high flow cat.
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Re: random technology cat passing smog.... (Spade)
heres what u do, find a place in hick town that doesnt give a ****, buy some RXP(i think thats what its called) take you car to top speed and down on an emty highway, come back to the inspection place and you'll pass fine. I did with my STRAIT exhaust..
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Re: random technology cat passing smog.... (Spade)
my random tech came with this card that said 50 state emissions legal...does that mean it can pass smog....so for the skank 2 mani it wont really pass...*** cuz i need to register my motor and i bought the skank 2 mani when i bought my motor....oh well ill give it a shot!!....thanx n e ways...peace
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Re: random technology cat passing smog.... (iluznxpnoi)
if it says 50 state then yes.....just make sure the car is hot when you get to the smog.......
Edit: Let me know if they say anything about the intake!! It almost looks stock.
[Modified by Spade, 6:38 PM 11/19/2001]
Edit: Let me know if they say anything about the intake!! It almost looks stock.
[Modified by Spade, 6:38 PM 11/19/2001]
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Re: random technology cat passing smog.... (iluznxpnoi)
Random cats are 50 state legal. They'll do their part, but you've got some other factors in there as well. Just go in with the engine really warm so the cat can do it's thing. I passed emmissions in Mass with a Random, Skunk manifold, 12:1 CR and more engine stuff than I can list here. I had it done at the dealer! 
Give it a go.
Give it a go.
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Re: random technology cat passing smog.... (Max GSR)
In cali, all OBDII equipped cars must not change their cat as it is deemed illegal. Basically there are no legal cats for OBDII aside from stock. I highly doubt that when you go get your car smogged that the tester will check for that. I don't know how it will be with the sniffer but i can't see why it wouldn't pass that.
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Re: random technology cat passing smog.... (HENRY)
Hmmm. What happens if your cat gets destroyed in an accidenet??? In Mass, you're not allowed to change the cat until over 50k or 60k miles (forgot which). You're right that the spotter will never check & rely on the sniff test wich, for my money, is the only thing they should check anyway!
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