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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 12:15 PM
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Cats and muffler
I live in Texas and just did the egr delete and SCT tuner on my 04 6.0 powerstroke, my question is do I need to keep my cat and muffler or can I go with straight pipes back?
 
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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 01:09 PM
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they have to pass smog don't they? I haven't had mine down to the house in Spring yet but I think you need at least the cat to pass smog
 
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No smog here..... yet
 
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I think they did away with all inspections here. Never did do smog though
 
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check this thread out from another site:

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Catalyst are required in all 50 states. Its federal law.
 
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Catalyst are required in all 50 states. Its federal law.
You're right! It is just a "visual check though. Just remove the cat, and do a "filter-ectomy" on it.

Cut the top open with a plasma cutter or grinder, remove the little kitty inside and weld it back together.
 
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No need for all that. Just use a big stick.
 
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