bombdigitty

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I have an 86 5.0L, im about to put a new X pipe onto it. Looking at different ones and deciding weather to go with or without cats. The car dosent need to be e tested because its 20. How many people are running with out cats? Do you have problems with getting pulled over? Will it certify without cats?

gicantor2

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If it doesnt have to go for etest why waste the money on cats. No your car will not pass with out them. I know from experience. However my car is also 20 years old now and i removed them with a mac o/r h-pipe.And i havent been pulled over yet.But i heard they do fine you. hope this helps.
Check out the pics http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2088928

Clean_5oh

1 fine is the same price as an H-pipe with Cats


do yourself a favor and put them on..

Ponyryd

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Depends on MOE where you live, I've never had a problem, and have been pulled over by Police several times for unrelated charges, yes, it will pass a Safety inspection without cats.

2000BLKGT

I'd say put them on....not worth the hassle

if memory serves...you don't gain more than a few HP....you just gain decibles

BTW....my bro and his family live in Holland Landing....nice spot :4:

Scones

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hell, i'm still running the factory h-pipe with 4 cats....until you're into the 12s I wouldn't even think about swapping for an off-road

OVERKILL

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Mine passed with no cats and no pollution pump. It was on the line though. Only thing was a fresh fill of Sunoco Ultra94, car was nice and warm, fresh Mobil 1 15w50 in it and timing at 4 degrees base.

89notchback

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Mine also passed with no cats, high octane, and timing bumped down. The choice is really up to you. Good luck with it.

bombdigitty

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Well thanks everyone...Im not too concerned with the car "passing" anything based on the year, but am somewhat concerned with getting pulled over with out the cats there