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Old 09-03-2010, 01:41 PM
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Hey guys....I figured out mine is OBDI without CA emmissions. If I wanted to eliminate the cats, do I need a "Y" pipe or an "X" pipe? Where is the best place to buy such an animal? Summit?
 
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Just cut them off and bring it to an exhaust shop to have the exhaust redone.
 
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It's that simple? Any idea what that costs?
 
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It's that simple? Any idea what that costs?
According to Federal laws...about $2500
 
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It's that simple? Any idea what that costs?
Sure is. I just did mine not that long ago. I cut all 4 (yes 4) of my cats off sold them to the scrap yard for $140 then drove my truck to the exhaust shop and had my whole exhaust done for $140. But I did supply the muffler and tips.

If you just want some pipe welded where the cats where and the rest of your exhaust is fine then id say $50-$75.
 
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Originally Posted by presidentsdad
Hey folks...
I have a 1996 F250 5.8L 4x4. My state does not require emmissions for a vehicle with this high of a GVWR. I'm thinking about removing the catalytic conveters. Has anyone ever done this and would I have any issues with the engine running "funny" after I do that?

I have a 90 F150 Reg cab short bed 302 5spd that has not had cats since I owned it. Runs great! My exhaust ends at the back of the cab after running thru dual glasspacks. We do not have any testing at all in Sweet Home Alabama (ROLL TIDE!!!) If w did, half the cars in the state would be off the road.
 
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Originally Posted by jplinville
According to Federal laws...about $2500
he doesnt care he didnt ask about laws he wants it done he obviously knows hes not supposta but ur not supposta speed but we all do it any way
 
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he doesnt care he didnt ask about laws he wants it done he obviously knows hes not supposta but ur not supposta speed but we all do it any way
He asked what it would cost...I thought it was straight forward.
 
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yea as in labor ur bein a pita he was talkin about the exhaust being done at a shop
 
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yea as in labor ur bein a pita he was talkin about the exhaust being done at a shop
Starting with the name calling already? Looks like you need to grow up, and learn to spell as well.

Put the beer or joint down, step away from the computer, and come back when you're sober.
 
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my spellin is fine and sry im not a pot head but ur the one that had to not just answer the question he asked isnt that the point of a question to get it answered?? i mean i kno i dont want a bs answer that does nothin for me.
 
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and note that ur not defending what you said you acting like a child and trying to change the subject....
 
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Defend what? Cost is $2500 if caught without cats.

I breath the same air as everyone else, and don't want to choke on exhaust from someone that refuses to follow the regulations set forth to protect our air supply.
 
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he obviously doesnt care or he wouldnt be doing it so y state that it isnt gunna change his mind i mean dont get me wrong id atleast put on a hiflow cat but he obviously doesnt care so why waste the time he doesnt care about the fines he jus wants to kno about the cost of the cat delete pipes getting welded it
 


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