 Catalytic Converter, legalities |
 Jan 14 2004, 09:58 PM
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 Person of Wisdom  Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Bloomington, IL Member No.: 145  |
I've been hearing ugly rattle/vibrations since the summer on my 93 GSX. I got out and listened and it sounded like it was coming from the catalytic converter area. It only does it when idling slow or chugging from a dead stop. I finally took it to a local shop and they said that I need a new catalytic converter (a couple of heat shields could also use some work).
I've always had in the back of my mind possibly putting on a larger exhaust, etc. etc. I know replacing the catalytic converter for no good reason is supposed to be illegal. So my question is, if I'm going to have to replace it anyway, is it legal to put in a larger/higher flowing one? Or does the stock one do the job well enough not to worry about it? I could see where the feds might say that if it's not replaced with an exact replica that it's not guaranteed to handle the smog duties that it's meant for. Anyone know? -------------------- 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - all options except AT & leather *sold*
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Jan 15 2004, 10:11 AM
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 Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Mahomet Member No.: 213 |
I was just planning on buying an apexi n1 downpipe which eliminates the cat altogether... this shouldnt be a problem should it?
-------------------- 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
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