High Flow Cats and Smog testing in California,,,,,,

[GaryC]

I have the Corsa Catback system and was wondering if there is any smog related problems with adding Hi flo cats to my car?

A person here in the Peoples Republic of California needs to know.

Thanking ya'll in advance for the answer!!!

 

[Mark Young]

None that I know of Gary. I've already done that setup to my car. The Corsa with the hi-flow cats is a really sweet sound, louder and throatier than with the stock cats. My car sniffed so clean (when it was stock) when I registered it that I don't see how there could be a problem. Only if you run no-cats would you have an issue I think, or if you had an agressive cam or something.

 

[GaryC]

Matk,


How is the sound level at cruiz'n speeds, really don't need toooo much extra zoom zooom noise? It is really quiet now.

 

[Mark Young]

It is a bit louder at idle, but not much so. In fact I'd characterize it more in a sense that you can really hear the cam better with the high flows. Its just not as muffled it seems as with the stock cats. But at WOT and de-cel it really sounds bada$$. My favorite I think is coming down the rpm band as it gurgles and pops, really fun stuff.

 

[AndyR]

Gary, check with your BMV also. I'm in Ohio and I have my Prowler and Viper registered as a "collector car". So no emissions testing.

 

[GaryC]

Andy, have you been to www.Prowleronline.com ? I am the same Gary C over there.

thanks guys for the tips and ideas

 

[AndyR]

Yes Gary, I'm the same Andy R there too.

We're both so original with our snappy names, aren't we? I'm glad to see you posting on both sites still. I'm more of a reader than a writer, and I have enjoyed reading your stuff.

Enjoy the Viper and be careful!!

 

[VEETENN]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by GaryC:
I have the Corsa Catback system and was wondering if there is any smog related problems with adding Hi flo cats to my car?

A person here in the Peoples Republic of California needs to know.

Thanking ya'll in advance for the answer!!!

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GaryC, I just had my smog check done in the bay area and it passed with no problem. I also have Corsa with high flow cats and headers. If you decide to get headers get a brand that will fit the stock heat shields (with a little forming) such as Belanger or TNT, then you will pass the visual inspection.

 

[GaryC]

Brad,

Thanks for the answer, if I fail down here, I will do a road trip to your guy, lol.

 

[WCKDVPR]

Brad/Viper-Fan,

Could you please tell me/us who your guy in the bay area is?

Thanks!

 

[LTHL VPR]

Gary-
Most of our customers get emissions testing done next store to our shop.

Give me a call at 408.562.1000 and we can set set you up an appointment.
Thanks!
-Wayne (LTHL VPR)