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GreekStang85

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if i were to buy longtubes and an O/r x pipe would i be able to swap in the stock H pipe for emission reasons??
 

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GreekStang85 said:
if i were to buy longtubes and an O/r x pipe would i be able to swap in the stock H pipe for emission reasons??
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not w/o some custom work done to it. u have to use a shorty xpipe when u run longtubes. i bet u could have an exhaust shop go ahead and make it work for you. look for a shorty catted xpipe, on eBay or somewhere like that (a cheap used one) that u can swap in for inspection time
 

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thats a good idea
 
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Be careful, even if your running LT's with a catted mid pipe you still might not pass emissions.
 
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yes it has been done many many times and lots of cars pass emissions that would surprise you, so don't let that worry you .....just keep your car well maintained and you should not have a problem. Some people keep the stock cats as a spare for that exact reason.
 
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85GTlover said:
yes it has been done many many times and lots of cars pass emissions that would surprise you, so don't let that worry you .....just keep your car well maintained and you should not have a problem. Some people keep the stock cats as a spare for that exact reason.
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Well thats nice to hear. As you can see im planning on getting LT's and wouldnt mind being able to pass emissions.
 
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