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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by five7kid
I have emissions requirements as strict as CA, so proper headers is a concern as I consider mods to my now-stock '96 base coupe.
It's my understanding that the emissions inspections in the Denver area don't allow long-tube headers. They check for the existence of catalytic converters in the stock location. Long tubes move them further away from the engine and will cause an immediate fail on visual inspection.
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by gdl2165
It's my understanding that the emissions inspections in the Denver area don't allow long-tube headers. They check for the existence of catalytic converters in the stock location. Long tubes move them further away from the engine and will cause an immediate fail on visual inspection.
Well, not completely true. My son has an S10 Blazer with LS swap, including long tubes. He has cats at the collectors. Passed.

But, using those Doug's shorties would allow me to use stock-type cats. Since I'm not planning anything wild (for now...) with the Vette, I'm thinking they would do me just fine.
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