Catalytic Converter Calif Emissions

[frwgt350net]

I need to replace the catalytic converters on my 1986 Mustang.

Would this be the correct replacement unit I need Ebay Link

And do I need to add this little tubing back in place - to pass emissions test. I assume I do. Do I just make a small hole in each cat and weld this back in place.

 

[General karthief]

Two different types of Cats, being in Cali you need to find the rules in your county that are specific to exhaust modifications concerning Cats.

 

[nickyb]

My BBK catted mid pipe has cats like the ones shown,but its pricey$$$

 

[gkomo]

The SMOG guy I went to said if you’re replacing cats they need to be CARB legal, not just ‘emissions’ legal. He also recommended a SMOG shop buy and put them in so everything is logged and correct (didn’t have a salesy undertone to it).

Due to the uncertainty I ponied up for the CARB legal Magnaflow xpipe.

 

[Noobz347]

Links?

 

[Mustang5L5]

Being in Cali, you are going to either find a stock H-pipe that somebody has, or pony up for this

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mpe-337338?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5Z6HwZL_kgMVOFBHAR2GdCSdEAQYAiABEgKY6PD_BwE

 

[gkomo]

That’s the one I have. Does come with a 5 year emissions warranty.

I’m curious how my oil burning issue is affecting it though.

 

[General karthief]

Oil burning is not good for Cats, and it likely will not pass emissions anyway.

 

[gkomo]

I did just have the car pass smog like a month ago. I just changed the plug right before. Runs ‘fine’ with a fresh plug in it.

 

[nickyb]

If I had to pass Cali. Emissions I would put stock h pipe with cats for inspection then remove it till next inspection.

 

[frwgt350net]

If I had to pass Cali. Emissions I would put stock h pipe with cats for inspection then remove it till next inspection.

I think I'll take that advise - - - - -

 

[frwgt350net]

I did just have the car pass smog like a month ago. I just changed the plug right before. Runs ‘fine’ with a fresh plug in it.

Thank you kindly - - - -

 

[frwgt350net]

Two different types of Cats, being in Cali you need to find the rules in your county that are specific to exhaust modifications concerning Cats.

Thank you kindly - - - -

 

[frwgt350net]

The SMOG guy I went to said if you’re replacing cats they need to be CARB legal, not just ‘emissions’ legal. He also recommended a SMOG shop buy and put them in so everything is logged and correct (didn’t have a salesy undertone to it).

Due to the uncertainty I ponied up for the CARB legal Magnaflow xpipe.

Thank you for that information - - I didn't know there were different types of converters