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10-26-2009, 02:31 PM
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I have a California emissions 4x4 standard cab. I think my cat is getting plugged, so I'm going to replace it next week or after we pay rent. I'm looking online for cats and prices, and I see different restrictions for converters. For example, on autozone's website, they say that the universal converter cannot be sold and installed with a catalytic converter kit for a california emissions truck. Is this because it physically won't bolt up to the pipes? Or is it because of legal restrictions?
Also, which is recommended/easier for self installation? I see universal converters for half the price as direct fit converters. What does it take to bolt up a universal converter?
I had another question, but it's now slipped my mind, so I'll post it later when I'm done shopping.
Also, which is recommended/easier for self installation? I see universal converters for half the price as direct fit converters. What does it take to bolt up a universal converter?
I had another question, but it's now slipped my mind, so I'll post it later when I'm done shopping.
10-26-2009, 02:49 PM
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Legal restrictions.
All converters sold in California have to have an exemption order for the vehicle they are being installed on so no more universal converters in Cali. Also, good luck buying one to install yourself.
All converters sold in California have to have an exemption order for the vehicle they are being installed on so no more universal converters in Cali. Also, good luck buying one to install yourself.
10-26-2009, 03:03 PM
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Why? Is it that hard to do? It looks like mine is only held on by 4 bolts total, one on each side. Is this something a shop should do? I took a cat off of a 1996 subaru outback. Not sure if the toyota's is any different.
10-26-2009, 04:15 PM
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Take a look at the ones that LCE sells. This is the route I'm going and you can sell your old one to a scrap yard to recoup the money. They are a direct bolt in, if you can turn a wrench you can swap them out..... and I know you can turn a wrench or two.
10-26-2009, 04:28 PM
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Also, the subaru exhaust was completely removed when I took it off, so I hope I can do this lying on my back.
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Also, looking at the LCE cats, $150 isn't too bad. But if I find something cheaper, I want to buy something that I won't feel bad or hurt in the wallet if it gets sawed off and stolen.
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10-26-2009, 04:50 PM
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Magnaflow summed up the Cali regs rather well here:
http://www.car-sound.com/04basics/04california.asp
There's a link at the bottom of the page to CARB website that goes into more details.
http://www.car-sound.com/04basics/04california.asp
There's a link at the bottom of the page to CARB website that goes into more details.
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