svtbird2001
New CEG'er
hey
hey
where in cali are you moving to im in orange county .....
hey
where in cali are you moving to im in orange county .....
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Passing emissions in Orange County
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m3ta1head
CEG'er
Buena park...I just flew in on Wednesday night. My contour is being delivered...should be here by next weekend! :laugh:
Nerawkas
CEG'er
Guys, since this is all about passing emmisions in cali, I was wondering if I can get some help from my fellow CEG'rs. I have some pics that may explain a lil more than i can. my question is, are there two cats on the contour? my mechanic took out one stating that there was another right behind the headers. i just want a confirm on that. heres some pics of my under belly.
thats the view from under the engine looking out towards the back
and this is from behind the left front tire looking up behind the engine up the headers. now, that thing there, before the flex pipe, another cat converter?
heres another view of it directly looking up
the reason why im asking this is because im looking to get a smog inspection in the next few weeks, and its due after april, so i dont have a lot of time, in case that isnt a catalytic converter, i just want to know before hand so i can get on before inspection. thanks guys
thats the view from under the engine looking out towards the back
and this is from behind the left front tire looking up behind the engine up the headers. now, that thing there, before the flex pipe, another cat converter?
heres another view of it directly looking up
the reason why im asking this is because im looking to get a smog inspection in the next few weeks, and its due after april, so i dont have a lot of time, in case that isnt a catalytic converter, i just want to know before hand so i can get on before inspection. thanks guys
mdbsbl8
CEG'er
First the contours have three catalytic converters. two pre-cats in the headers (exhaust manifolds) and another main catalytic after the y-pipe. ok there should be a a catalytic converter (main cat) in place of that straight pipe in the first picture right after the flex pipe. the next two pictures are of the pre-cats. you have one for the back header the one you pictured and another in the front of the engine. You need the main cat (the one thats missing from the first pic) to pass. The main cat is the one that lowers emissions the other two are only used for start up and you can get away without having those but there is no way you can pass without the main cat. You have two options you can ether go to a muffler shop and have them put in a catalytic after the flex pipe. i dont know how much a cat cost so that might cost you, check out some online. it shouldnt be that much to install it. Your other choice is to find a shop that'll pass you no matter what. I know a couple so if you're interested in that pm me.
m3ta1head
CEG'er
I have an extra stock y/flex pipe with a cat converter sitting in my garage if you need it nerawkas. OEM cats are ludicrously expensive...
Nerawkas
CEG'er
that would be awefully kind of you. how much do you want it for? but my only concern is time, ur living in WI? how will you get it to me? and plus... installation isnt really my motif.
m3ta1head
CEG'er
I am currently in California, actually, but the cat converter is in my garage in wisconsin. If you pay for shipping/arranged to have it picked up it's yours...