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need more info on 49 state legal Catalytic Converters

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    need more info on 49 state legal Catalytic Converters

    im looking for a replacement Catalytic Converter ebay has some magnaflows but they have 2 diffrent one's, a 49 state legal and CA legal on the discription it says

    "*Not legal for use on California OBD2(96/up) vehicles

    These will pass emissions on OBD1 cars in California, but due to local laws mechanics will not install it as California shops can only install specific cats for specific vehicles. So buyers in California will need to install it yourself or drive to another state to have it installed."

    is anyone in CA using the 49 state legal one and passed smog with it
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    The difference in performance will most likely be so minor that you'd never be able to tell the difference. I'd suggest just getting the CA legal cat to ensure you have no problems.






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      not looking for performance.the CA legal cat is around $200 while the 49 state legal is less than $80.cant afford to pay that much for the CA cat rite now.I was wondering that it might have to do something with the C.A.R.B plate that they have,Your baisacally paying for the plate.just want to know if i can pass smog with the 49 state one

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        Ah, that makes sense!
        Yeah, CARB certification costs money, and that cost is passed on to the consumer.

        Honestly, if anyone could answer your question, it'd be wed3k.






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          #5
          they aren't any different...just you need to find someone to weld them in or teach yourself how to weld.

          when i goto las vegas, im going to ship two back just to have. i did it back in september and the guys at autozone didn't even care or know that i was from cali.
          I <3 G60.

          0.5mm Oversized Stainless valves and bronze guides available. Pm me please.

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            CARB number on the cat. Most smog shops check for it to certify if its correct for the car. If its not there, then it will not pass visual. A few years ago they didnt have to have the number stamped on it.

            However, I havent tried yet, but this was implemented just in the last 3 years I think....I believe if you say you got the cat 4 years ago then its ok and they will let it go. But I havent heard of anyone doing so.
            What makes me laugh about forums, is that no matter how much you try to help someone, they dont take the advice. Go ahead and do it the hard way.

            You got to respect what you drive, and appreciate what you have, making the best of what you got. and if that means putting CAI, HID's, a phat stereo system, and a idiot in the drivers seat...then so be it!

            Retro!

            Hater

            I love nooBs...They make me look good

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