I believe you are correct, except the number of cats. I believe that with the 99+ cars they went to a 4-cat H (prior to that it was 6). I may be wrong about the exact crossover point, but I know my car has 4 -- and they used to have 6.decoy562 said:Unfortunately, I think the only legal mid-pipe in Cali is the factory one. Even with a catted mid-pipe, you would fail visual (if they checked) because the factory H-pipe has 6 cats I believe, and the aftermarket ones come with only 2.
I have been dealing with the CA CARB BS for some time now. The Magnaflow will pass the sniffer but fail visual (per magna rep) There is NO LEGAL mid pipe for CA sorry to say. I would just toss an o/r pipe and keep the old set up for smog time. Just remember you need to have the factory stuff on for a few hundred miles or you'll fail due to inconclusive data. If you know a smog "friendly" shop, go with the magnaflow catted X. I'm STILL up in the air about either a Bassani o/r X or Magnaflow catted X. I may never decidemike2858 said:some 99+ H's have 6...some 2. what about the magnaflow X does that have that carb/ 50 state legal thing? im just throwin it out there im not sure.
03GTvert said:Would this also be true for the Dallas/Fort Worth area? We do the sniffer test here. Anybody know?
Blev said:I have been dealing with the CA CARB BS for some time now. The Magnaflow will pass the sniffer but fail visual (per magna rep) There is NO LEGAL mid pipe for CA sorry to say. I would just toss an o/r pipe and keep the old set up for smog time. Just remember you need to have the factory stuff on for a few hundred miles or you'll fail due to inconclusive data. If you know a smog "friendly" shop, go with the magnaflow catted X. I'm STILL up in the air about either a Bassani o/r X or Magnaflow catted X. I may never decide
BAMSPE1901 said:I passed smog in January....
Brandon
There is now a OBD3 proposal which will have the cars reporting pollution violations themselves via radio.
03GTvert said:Would this also be true for the Dallas/Fort Worth area? We do the sniffer test here. Anybody know?
Only problem with this pipe is...it doesn't do jack crap1990StangLX said:the magnaflow tru-x will pass emissions because it goes on after the last set of cats, right before the cat-back. its a tiny x pipe and since it doesn't change the stock amount of cats, you are ok.
and yes, cali emissions regulations are pathetic
and thats the reason i don't have one and don't plan on buying oneBlev said:Only problem with this pipe is...it doesn't do jack crapSame restriction is there due to the 423543255385243 cats on our cars. The whole point of a mid pipe change is for performance and sound. I don't think either are accomplished by that pipe. No flame bro, I just think that pipe is a silly and pointless mod since nothing is achieved except getting a magnaflow sticker.
Blev said:I just think that pipe is a silly and pointless mod since nothing is achieved except getting a magnaflow sticker.
normster6969 said:Come on...the sticker is worth at least 30 simulated horsepower in the ricer crowd. However, the sticker must be mounted on your front fender or door to maximize simulated output!
You PASSED with the Bassani catted X???? Is it with the crapco cats or the new ones?HKShooter said:My 99 with Bassani Catted X passed smog in CA both times I have taken it in. Visual and sniffer. The smog guy was more worried about the CARB # for the Vortech.
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