sick_ss/sc

what would ahppen if i gutted my cat?

XM15

The car would end up sounding raspy and you would gain some high end power.

blktrax

Its technicaly a federal offence, and you wont pass emissions.

sick_ss/sc

they dont have emissions where i live just wondering. thinking about it

g5mike

Mine sounds just fine! and with it gutted it gives the physical impression that you do have one as opposed to being catless and obvious.

spike

i did on mine cause it melted shut................it sounds louder but good........u just need the code cleared...............its not raspy though

sick_ss/sc

how did u guys go about doing it? please help going to be doing it soon

g5mike

And for some members that might not have much supporting mods,did this have any affect on your lowend torque? did it also make your transition smoother?

XM15

My friend just pounded it out. lol

sick_ss/sc

yeah will it make my low end torque slow?

g5mike

i took a metal rod and smashed out the cat,its like a honeycomb,it comes out in pieces,make sure you use high pressure air to clean it out afterwards

blktrax

http://www.deq.virginia.gov/mobile/mobfaq.html#dmvnaei

Which vehicles require an emissions inspection?
The following vehicles require a Virginia Emissions Inspection PASS or WAIVER before DMV can complete the registration process. The requirements are categorized by fuel type:

Gasoline-powered passenger or property carrying vehicles with a model year that is less than 25 model years old before January 1 of the current calendar year and with a manufacturer's designated gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less
or,


Diesel-powered passenger or property carrying vehicles with a model year of 1997 or newer and with a manufacturer’s designated gross vehicle weight of 8,500 pounds or less
and,

Are registered in the following localities:
Counties of: Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford
Cities of: Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park
All local, state, and federal government vehicles registered or operated primarily in the Northern Virginia program area are subject to the emissions inspection program. In addition, Section 118 of the federal Clean Air Act requires that any employee of the federal government commuting into the program area and operating their vehicle on a federal installation comply with the emissions inspection program. Federal employees should contact their individual agency about compliance with this federal requirement.


That not apply to you?

sick_ss/sc

look man ive been driving for 3 years and never had a emissions test. i live in shenandoah county. so look that up smart ass

blktrax

Mature man, just trying to help a guy out from a nice fat fine (been there done that), you wanna take it that way keep on keepin on.

Enjoy

sick_ss/sc

man seriously i live in the shenandoah valley. there is no emission here. now i know sarting in manassas and the NOVA area they have to but i dont. but thanks for looking out for me thanks

blktrax

Thats what i'm saying, and how i got fined, was in an area that wasnt then they started doing them.

Thought i had a year before the inspection caught up , got nailed for speeding cop smelled the exhaust, bam, fine fine fine court cost, ect ect.

So not everyones on here to bust up your party, but, **** happens.