Re: Exhaust Leak! (Missing CAT)

[Bob Farrell <farrell@icdh16.dseg.ti.com>]

> 
> 
> > >I installed a european exhaust manifold today (4-2) and a cheap 
> > >downpipe (2-1).  I also removed the cat (don't tell the cops!) and 
> > >put a straightpipe.  
> > >
> 
> What state do you live in?  New Jersey has a $10,000 fine for a car 
> without a cat.  The way a cop checks this is simply by looking under 
> your car for a cat.  Cops have pulled some people over that I know 
> and have checked them for cat's.  If there is a fine similar to this 
> in your state, its a very very bad idea to remove the cat.
> 
> 
What should I do if I visit NJ? My 49-state '77 doesn't have a cat, never 
had one, legal for leaded gas. (I have the state inspectors wanting to look 
in my filler neck to see if I have removed/damaged the non-existant restrictor.)

                                      Bob
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