cat delete=failed inspection
Dec 4, 2006, 09:10 PM
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Thanks for all the people that actually posted HELPFUL responses, not ignorant, errogant useless flaming. I'm in upstate NY, no I do not have a CEL. They'd fail it based on looking under the car and seeing to cat, no cel issue at all. High flow cat obviously is an option but I REALLY dont wanna deal with having to take the O2 sensor out again, first time I did it doing my exhaust I had to buy a brand new one cuz the threads were like melted and stripped like a b*tch... But if I do decide to go that way I'd probly go Ultimate Racing or Buschur. Any fitment issues with those and my setup or recomendation to go one way or the other? They're both like $150
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Dec 5, 2006, 06:29 AM
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Buschur is slip fit, so it won't work..
Helix would obviously work with your whole Helix System.. and it looks nice.
I have Ultimate racing myself, it is functional, but the Helix one is much nicer
Soo....... looks like Ultimate racing for you... unless you can get a deal on the Helix one. I got one for my friend used for $100 which was a steal.
Helix would obviously work with your whole Helix System.. and it looks nice.
I have Ultimate racing myself, it is functional, but the Helix one is much nicer
Soo....... looks like Ultimate racing for you... unless you can get a deal on the Helix one. I got one for my friend used for $100 which was a steal.
Dec 5, 2006, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 2 fas 4 u
why are u going to the dealer for an inspection if u have a check engine light when u need an inspection un plug battery so it can reset drive to get inspection that simple. if light comes on before u get there then reset it again thats it.
In pa... we have a port check for emissions and basic inspection..brakes, tires... wipers... lights... etc...
but, our inspection requirements are direct on a cat... says it can be replaced if damaged etc... and says your exhaust cant leak......
we've never had a car not pass here with a test pipe in it... but then again... we make sure our cars arent throwing any codes.
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Dec 5, 2006, 08:14 AM
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So it looks like worst case scenario if I cant get it passed I'll have to get a helix or Ultimate racing High flow cat, and have to deal with that damn O2 sensor again and hope I dont destroy it.
Dec 5, 2006, 08:19 AM
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My car never has to in for inspection. Its registered to an Indian reservation then I just told them I had a differnt mailing adress. They just mail me new stickers all the time. I love Wisconsin.
Dec 5, 2006, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Nauticabri
I'm sick of being given a hard time by my dealership and such saying they wont pass me on inspection because of my exhaust (no cat) here in NY state. I'm not willing to change my whole exhaust system or go back to stock just to pass inspection, anyone else run into this problem and what did you do, or what do you recommend? I'm not due for an inspection for a while (spring) but I'm just curious. Thanks in advance.
Dec 5, 2006, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by spdracerut
Um, you're breaking the law. Why should they pass you?
I'm sure you never break the law either right? You drive an Evo and you never speed right? 
+1 for a high flow cat. I have a 3" Helix HFC and it works great- another thought is that if you buy a HFC just swap it on before emissions testing, and right afterwards go home and put your straight pipe back on! Just keep it for passing emissions if you think its not making the same power as your straight pipe
Dec 5, 2006, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CBRD
actually you cant do this... the ecu has whats called a "drive cycle" in which it determines if all sensors are ready to be scanned via the obd port. If they arent, they show "non-readiness" bits and the car will fail for not having all of the required tests "ready"
In pa... we have a port check for emissions and basic inspection..brakes, tires... wipers... lights... etc...
but, our inspection requirements are direct on a cat... says it can be replaced if damaged etc... and says your exhaust cant leak......
we've never had a car not pass here with a test pipe in it... but then again... we make sure our cars arent throwing any codes.
cheers
cb
In pa... we have a port check for emissions and basic inspection..brakes, tires... wipers... lights... etc...
but, our inspection requirements are direct on a cat... says it can be replaced if damaged etc... and says your exhaust cant leak......
we've never had a car not pass here with a test pipe in it... but then again... we make sure our cars arent throwing any codes.
cheers
cb
LOL - too true. I made this amateur mistake and got the "not ready" signal go off. He knew right off that I reset my car via the battery. So i told him I bought a new mass airflow sensor and just installed it/reset the comp. So he told me to come back this coming thursday. I faled as well, but won't pass for the same reason. My Catalyst and EGR System. I need to do a search as well on this to see how to fix it. Sorry...I'm a newb to repairs.
Dec 5, 2006, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ Brett B
I'm sure you never break the law either right? You drive an Evo and you never speed right? I can make a pretty good analogy of this situation:
I'm sick of being given a hard time by the sports governing body because I take performance enhancing drugs! They won't let me compete because I have to take mandatory drug tests and I'll always fail them because I have drugs in my system! I don't want to give up the drugs but I want to compete.
Basically, the options are quit the drugs, or pay someone off.
So either put a cat on or pay someone off.
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