cat\test pipe question

[Stone]

Right now my my exhaust is welded to my down pipe. I think I may need a cat to pass emmisons, but I want to put a test pipe on right after that. Im just woundering do I have to worry about what size cat the muffler shop puts on? Will the test pipe just fit where the cat was?

thanks
Mike

 

[Rampage]

Mike,

It's good to see you're doing some mods. Get a free flowing cat, honeycomb style. Then go see Big brother at the emmission station and see if you pass. If you just have have a test-pipe you'll probably fail the visual. A test pipe made by a muffler will bolt right in. However if you get a good cat you won't need a test pipe.

The difference between a high flow cat and no cat is negliable.

Tom (NYC)

 

[MistaScott]

I register my car in a county my relative lives in so I don't have to do emissions Mike, where are you in Northern VA? My friend knows a couple places where the guy sleeps on the job and could care less that you have a test pipe...

 

[87gninpa]

best bet is to do what MistaScott says and find someone who "sleeps on the job" or just buy some stolen inspection stickers, it will be cheaper than buying a cat and then just taking it off. Here in PA i just drive into north philly once a year and pay $50 for stolen stickers, a lot cheaper than putting a cat on and getting an emissions chip every year, and much less hassle.

 

[JoeNational]

Yes i do the same thing i have somebody that loves my car so he does me a favor and passes me with somebody elses car on the machine. i only pay 35 bucks which is the reg. price for a legal car

 

[gofstbuick]

Originally posted by JoeNational
Yes i do the same thing i have somebody that loves my car so he does me a favor and passes me with somebody elses car on the machine. i only pay 35 bucks which is the reg. price for a legal car

Sorry to hijack your thread. IMHO I would not even discuss "clean piping" (that is that term used by smog check regulatory agencies for using another vehicle to pass your vehicle) on a public forum. You don't know who's looking. In CA, this has caused many smog check technicians their livelyhoods. Jus my 0.02. If you want to hear a story, email me in private.

 

[Stone]

I dont mind buying the cat. For some reason Im one of the unlucky guys that allways get cought. I guess I will get the cat installed and go from there.

thanks
Mike