will i pass emision if i cut my cat??? i heard they are slowing our car down?? is this true??

 

There's no way in hell you'll pass emissions w/o a cat.

 

WHAT UR CAT EVER DO TO U!! poor fluffy

well i didnt get a chance to see where u are from, but here in AZ, emissions are kinda hard for us older cars but when i got my 406, i took the CAT off just to see how it would do. and it just BARELY failed. when i bought a new 1 (the stock one was shot.. 16 years old.. i wonder why) but when i put the new 1 on, it was damn new 0.00's all around. so i passes.. and took the thing off

 

Replace it with a new aftermarket cat like one from CarSound. My dad sells and installs them.

 

LOL... if the visual inspection is a joke then yeah.. There is a way in hell to pass. I passed, no air pump, no egr, no emission hook ups what so ever, no cat... money talks

 

Why cut your cat? Just buy a cutout. QuickTime Electric cutout seems to be a sweet deal. Here is the link.

http://www.quicktimeperformance.com/qtec.htm

 

ohhh i have a cut put already......hey kevin, how much do you charge for re-programming the PCM??

 

Email me. I dont discuss business in public.

 

Yeah, no kidding. My 230/.603/110 cammed 383 "passed" with ease

 

where is this so called friendly places to do smog that you guys are talking about??

 

Sure is quiet after you asked that question

Visual is important, if you want the off road pipe, have it installed and replace it for smog. You only lose about 3-7 HP with it on so it isn't a big deal. I had the ORP on during the Dyno Days in December. It helped but I had the most black smoke (HCs) of anyone.

http://www.jdsperformance.com/index....2&fcmd=manlist
Good price. I know some fabricators who will help you fit it in. I had the header flange, needed to cut it out, took him several fittings to get it right (20 minutes on a lift) for $25. It's a good deal cause with the cutting and the tools to expand the pipe it would have taken me much longer. Let me know if you're ready, I'm thinking of hosting the March meeting in HB at the fabricators shop for anyone who wants to do any welding.

 

i really wanna install some headers now.......

 

Headers are great. Many are going for the long tubes (Hooker and LP?), Mid lengths people like Arizona Speed & Marine (AS&M), and Shorty (Edelbrock). They each have their strengths. Best to choose the header that fits into your plan. Let me know if you need any help.

I haven't been active on the board, I don't have access to a computer anymore so, I'm borrowing one from work temporarily.

 

i really wanna go with the LT, but the thing is i need to pass emission ::darn it::...so i think i have to stick with the shorties right??

 

LTs are great but there have been troubles with the O2s getting quick readings. I hear good things about the mids by AS&M. I've got the Edelbrocks and I'm very pleased.

If you go Naturally Aspirated (NA), and keep it smog legal with a mild port & polish, and moderate cam, the mids should be great.