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Emmissions/Inspection in Texas

Posted: 7/8/02 6:16pm Message 1 of 3
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Spring, TX - USA
Joined: 5/11/2002
Posts: 2
Vette(s): 1981 Coupe
Recently bought an 81...didn't realize it had no catalytic converter...Has had new dual exhausts, flowmasters...nice sound ...But, to get it inspected, the converter has to be replaced...Go back on with a stock converter or...????


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Emmissions/Inspection in Texas

Posted: 7/9/02 2:19pm Message 2 of 3
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Wayne, NJ - USA
Joined: 5/31/2002
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Vette(s): White 1975 L48 Stingray 129,000 Miles, daily driver.
|QUOTE|Edd said: Recently bought an 81...didn't realize it had no catalytic converter...Has had new dual exhausts, flowmasters...nice sound ...But, to get it inspected, the converter has to be replaced...Go back on with a stock converter or...????|/QUOTE|

As I understand it...if you go back to the stock converter you have to go back to false dual exhaust. I have true-dual on my 75 that passed MD inspection, I'll check the Cats tonight and see what they say on them =)

Scot


Emmissions/Inspection in Texas

Posted: 7/10/02 7:24am Message 3 of 3
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CONYERS, GA - USA
Joined: 3/14/2002
Posts: 123
Vette(s): 1972 Ontario Orange Coupe
You may want to check with Texas just to be sure.....but in GA if the car came with cat(s), you will need one(two) to pass inspection.....but it's not necessary to have a stock type.

Rather than loose the duals, I would have a local muffler shop fit 2 free flowing universal cats in your pipes....then cut a section out and install the cats. That way you can keep your true duals and pass the inspection requirements.

Good luck..


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