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[Antz5SFE]

if i install a header which removes the first cat, can i still pass emissions with just the rear cat?

[Smaay]

probably not, it all depends on your states requirements.

[Galcobar]

Two issues: whether the inspection includes a visual component which requires you to retain any emissions equipment originally installed (in many jurisdictions it's illegal to remove a working catalytic converter), and secondly; whether your exhaust gases can meet the mandatory levels.

If the first condition it true, then the answer is no (unless the inspector is an idiot or very friendly). The second condition is harder to answer. If your car is in great running condition, then possibly, but not likely. Aside from the loss of catalyst volume, the primary catalytic converter benefits from quickly warming up and operating at a high temperature because it is positioned so close to the exhaust valves.

[d3ath2009]

Two issues: whether the inspection includes a visual component which requires you to retain any emissions equipment originally installed (in many jurisdictions it's illegal to remove a working catalytic converter), and secondly; whether your exhaust gases can meet the mandatory levels.

If the first condition it true, then the answer is no (unless the inspector is an idiot or very friendly). The second condition is harder to answer. If your car is in great running condition, then possibly, but not likely. Aside from the loss of catalyst volume, the primary catalytic converter benefits from quickly warming up and operating at a high temperature because it is positioned so close to the exhaust valves.

The first is not quite true. I know the Cali spec celicas had to have 2 cats, however, mine, which is an OH spec, was only made with one cat. If the state doesn't require 2 cats, then u should be fine with just one, as long as it'll still pass the emissions crap (something that isnt required in my area )

[finalate]

if i install a header which removes the first cat, can i still pass emissions with just the rear cat?

nope you cant, i have ebay headers, and i have one baby cat left, and I have to get my car smogged by some mexican so it can pass.

[k-weaver]

if i install a header which removes the first cat, can i still pass emissions with just the rear cat?

nope you cant, i have ebay headers, and i have one baby cat left, and I have to get my car smogged by some mexican so it can pass.

ROFL..."some mexican"

I just swap out the header for the stock manifold/cat whenever my smog is due, not like its hard to do.