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Rep Power: 0 Yes, I actually have the a couple post running for the items. People call it a downpipe but it is essentially a test pipe since it eliminates the cat.
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Originally Posted by gsr-t
Yes, I actually have the a couple post running for the items. People call it a downpipe but it is essentially a test pipe since it eliminates the cat.
The downpipe has sale pending.
The downpipe has sale pending.
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Originally Posted by zapthycat
Test pipe and downpipe are a BIG difference in Cali, where you gotta have a cat or it's like a $1000 fine or something :-/
True but many high flow cats are also illegal in california. It is illegal to change your stock catalytic converter unless it has failed.
Thus, test pipes and downpipes are only for off-road use only but many people put them on anyways for performance gains.
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