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Old 08-26-2009, 02:12 AM   #1
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So whats the deal with the cats on the s13. ive heard people smog with a test pipe and they say they passed with flying colors. and when i checked my factory cat, it was empty. is that how it comes from the factory? do you need one to smog??
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factory cat is by the downpipe area, stock exhaust manifold is 2 piece, the "test pipe" replaces a resonator and not the cat.

its header=cat/downpipe=resonator=mid pipe=muffler
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factory cat is by the downpipe area, stock exhaust manifold is 2 piece, the "test pipe" replaces a resonator and not the cat.

its header=cat/downpipe=resonator=mid pipe=muffler
Only on an S14. He didn't ask about an S14. Pay attention to the topic or don't post.
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Only on an S14. He didn't ask about an S14. Pay attention to the topic or don't post.

haha, thanks
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So whats the deal with the cats on the s13. ive heard people smog with a test pipe and they say they passed with flying colors. and when i checked my factory cat, it was empty. is that how it comes from the factory? do you need one to smog??
if u know the ppl of course u can pass with "flying colors" lol

theres a cat after the downpipe, "OEM" ones shouldnt be empty inside...most likely someone before you emptied it out
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if u know the ppl of course u can pass with "flying colors" lol

theres a cat after the downpipe, "OEM" ones shouldnt be empty inside...most likely someone before you emptied it out


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