catless or downpipe with cat in CA? (was: Smog Question)

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02-06-2008, 05:25 AM

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catless or downpipe with cat in CA? (was: Smog Question)

So I have an 08 wrx and im thinking about what kind of down pipe to get. So here is my question if I get a CATLESS will it pass smog? I plan on getting a CATTED Catback. Or is that a bad idea? haha HELP! ok thanx.

02-06-2008, 05:36 AM

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get what you want, keep your stockers....swap back when smog time comes...which I forget how long it is for a new car...
but of course be warned, louder the exhaust, the more police attention and possible ref tickets you risk...

02-06-2008, 07:35 AM

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neither catted nor catless will pass smog, so as RedStage said, keep your stock stuff. I think Santa Clara county theres no 6 year grace period, but a resident of there will have to chime in on that one. If theres no 6 year grace period, you have 2 years until you need to smog

02-06-2008, 08:20 AM

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yup exactly what VRT said, neither will pass...but if louder sound/slightly better performance is what you're looking for, go with catless..just beware of cops while drivin

02-06-2008, 02:04 PM

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Let me tell you this,

i got 3 inch straight back no pipes....

i got pulled over twice in 24 hrs for my exhaust.

"is that a stock exhaust kid?"

lol

02-07-2008, 03:23 AM

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Thank you very much for all the info! helps out tons and saves some money to for sure! and im not to worried about the 5-0 considering I am in training to be a 5-0 haha!