[Z06] Random Technology High Flow Cats
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From: San Rafael CA
Given your location, the better question to ask is ..... do they pass a California emission test. There are no aftermarket "high flow" cats that are certified by the CARB for use in CA. Ask the vendor for the CARB sticker ... they can't provide it .....
Team Owner
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Random Tech says they will pass, But I dont think they have a CARB number.
So it is a moot point.
and yes they do allow greater free flow of exhuast with less back pressure, so yes 3-5 ponies more
So it is a moot point.
and yes they do allow greater free flow of exhuast with less back pressure, so yes 3-5 ponies more
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Melting Slicks
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From: Alameda California
In the West Coast Corvette Catalog, says it meets Federal EPA and CARB requirements. But I don't see no CARB number. I know they should pass smog no problem, but in California can't change nothing. Thanks for the replies.
Melting Slicks
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From: Santa Barbara, CA
That's actually not 100% accurate. In California you cannot MOVE the catalytic converter from it's stock location. But you can replace one if it's faulty, like if you took your car to the race track and accidentally ran leaded gas in it. You would be able to replace the cat with whatever cat you want. As long as it passes the smog itself you have no worries.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Alameda California
That's actually not 100% accurate. In California you cannot MOVE the catalytic converter from it's stock location. But you can replace one if it's faulty, like if you took your car to the race track and accidentally ran leaded gas in it. You would be able to replace the cat with whatever cat you want. As long as it passes the smog itself you have no worries.
Please note that no aftermarket catalytic converters are legal for installation in California on OBD II vehicles (some 1994 & 1995, and all 1996 and later vehicles). That what listed on the web site of West Coast Corvette. If I could love to change them.
Racer
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From: San Jose Ca
That's actually not 100% accurate. In California you cannot MOVE the catalytic converter from it's stock location. But you can replace one if it's faulty, like if you took your car to the race track and accidentally ran leaded gas in it. You would be able to replace the cat with whatever cat you want. As long as it passes the smog itself you have no worries.
In which, CarSound/MagnaFlow, and Random Tech, cats are not.
Oh how I wish they would apply for the OBD-II CARB cert....
Melting Slicks
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From: Santa Barbara, CA
Not completely true. There is a new addition to that rule that any vehicle after 1996, the cats must be replaced with "OBD-II Certified" catalytic converters.
In which, CarSound/MagnaFlow, and Random Tech, cats are not.
Oh how I wish they would apply for the OBD-II CARB cert....
In which, CarSound/MagnaFlow, and Random Tech, cats are not.
Oh how I wish they would apply for the OBD-II CARB cert....
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