Where to buy catalytic converters in bay area
10-15-2009, 11:12 AM
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Where to buy catalytic converters in bay area
Hey guys,
Where are some good cheap places to pick up some OEM spec catalytic converters. Need to replace one for my Nissan to pass smog but unfortunately ebay stores wont ship to california.
Where are some good cheap places to pick up some OEM spec catalytic converters. Need to replace one for my Nissan to pass smog but unfortunately ebay stores wont ship to california.
10-15-2009, 02:24 PM
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It is illegal for any place to sell/install a cat that is not labeled to be for your specific vehicle.
I failed smog even though I passed the actual test (super clean) just because the EO and CARB #s on the cat shown it was for another vehicle. Everything HAS to match up to your vehicle.
Also in regards to the recommendation on ebay, it will be tough, a lot of sellers also stop selling to an address in CA, you will see it if you browse that they will not ship to CA.
Very strict now.
This sucks because there were plenty of cheaper options that would work just as well and pass, but guess everybody got scared of the fines.
I failed smog even though I passed the actual test (super clean) just because the EO and CARB #s on the cat shown it was for another vehicle. Everything HAS to match up to your vehicle.
Also in regards to the recommendation on ebay, it will be tough, a lot of sellers also stop selling to an address in CA, you will see it if you browse that they will not ship to CA.
Very strict now.
This sucks because there were plenty of cheaper options that would work just as well and pass, but guess everybody got scared of the fines.
10-15-2009, 04:06 PM
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It is illegal for any place to sell/install a cat that is not labeled to be for your specific vehicle.
I failed smog even though I passed the actual test (super clean) just because the EO and CARB #s on the cat shown it was for another vehicle. Everything HAS to match up to your vehicle.
Also in regards to the recommendation on ebay, it will be tough, a lot of sellers also stop selling to an address in CA, you will see it if you browse that they will not ship to CA.
Very strict now.
This sucks because there were plenty of cheaper options that would work just as well and pass, but guess everybody got scared of the fines.
I failed smog even though I passed the actual test (super clean) just because the EO and CARB #s on the cat shown it was for another vehicle. Everything HAS to match up to your vehicle.
Also in regards to the recommendation on ebay, it will be tough, a lot of sellers also stop selling to an address in CA, you will see it if you browse that they will not ship to CA.
Very strict now.
This sucks because there were plenty of cheaper options that would work just as well and pass, but guess everybody got scared of the fines.
I'm going to check with a local exhaust shop to see other options.... hopefully they can recommend me alternatives.
screw you HC (PPM) standards!!!
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