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Old 01-08-2010, 06:41 PM   #76 (permalink)
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Do we really have to go through this yet again?

I'm well aware that removing the catalytic converter is a violation of federal law. I mentioned that a few posts back. There are special circumstances under which a vehicle that initially required a catalytic converter can be recertified to not have one legally.

Of course, I've never done that part.

I'm also well aware that it is entirely possibly to pass OBD2 emissions sniff test (tail pipe emissions), again, like I mentioned before, without a catalytic converter installed.

I'm also very aware of NYS emissions inspection procedure, since the shop I use (who wishes to remain nameless for various reasons) is a legal NYS inspection station and performs my tailpipe emissions testing.

Please, read the post before attempting to correct it. I never said that what I did was legal, nor did I ever say I cared. I simply said that it is possible to tune a vehicle to be within the limits of tailpipe emissions standards currently enforced without the use of a catalytic converter, and that's all I'm saying.
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