Cat Removal?

[Duckydos]

Just wondering if anyone has any personal experience with rmoving their cat? I REALLY do not want my car to sound rice, and think that my Greddy EVO exhaust sounds pretty nice, but wouldn't mind it a tad more throaty.... So, how much louder would the car get, maybe ricy?

Just looking for some guidance.

-Dcuky

[FullSink18]

What we did with my cat was just to punch a hole straight through it. We also took out the resonator and that defiantly made it much deeper and it sounds healthier. If you get a race cat or straight through piping i'd say that baby would growl.

[Duckydos]

Hrmmm. I think I may go with a race cat, like you mentioned. We're looking at $150, and that way my ass would be covered. The other option was to start punching holes like you mentioned, but I would hate to get slapped with a $5000 fine. Thanks for your help.


-Ducky

[IALuder]

were would you punch the holes?

im more of a straight pipe person.

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by SFKing
were would you punch the holes?

im more of a straight pipe person.

Through the catalyst. You can hollow out your stock cat basically.

[AkimboStylee]

$5000 fine, elaborate on that one! ive had not cat for year, and ive driven in orlando alot

[ebpda9]

well i can get you a cat for less than 130 shipped.
OT: i haven't seen your ass on aim in a long time

[FullSink18]

I am pretty sure in PA that once your cat goes you dont have to replace it. Don't quote me on it but thats what i heard. Plus the PO dont really check these things up here.

[Duckydos]

I don't have the exact stats or sources, it's just commonly known that you can be fined up to $5000 for not having a catalyst on your car.

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by krwheeler85
$5000 fine, elaborate on that one! ive had not cat for year, and ive driven in orlando alot

What's to elaborate on? If you don't have a cat, you can get fined. It's a pollution thing.

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by krwheeler85
$5000 fine, elaborate on that one! ive had not cat for year, and ive driven in orlando alot

What's to elaborate on? If you don't have a cat, you can get fined. It's a pollution thing.

[AkimboStylee]

not in florida, at least thats what i know

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

A 2 second google revealed:

62-243.100 Purpose and Scope.The Department of Environmental Protection adopts this chapter to establish procedures to determine compliance with those partsof Section 316.2935, F.S., which provide that no person shall operate on the public roads or streets of this state any motor vehiclethat has been tampered with and that no person or motor vehicle dealer as defined in Section 320.27, F.S., shall offer or display forretail sale or lease, sell, lease or transfer title to a motor vehicle in Florida that has been tampered with.Specific Authority 316.2935 FS. Law Implemented 316.2935, 316.6105, 318.18, 325.209 FS. History–New 2-21-90, Amended 5-29-90, Formerly17-243.100.62-243.200 Definitions.
(1) "Six-point component check" means an inspection to confirm that the following air pollution control devices and systems,if installed on the motor vehicle by the vehicle manufacturer or importer, are in place and appear properly connected andundamaged as determined by visual observation:
(a) Catalytic converter.
(b) Fuel inlet restrictor.
(c) Unvented fuel cap.
(d) Exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR).
(e) Air pump and/or air injection system (AIS).
(f) Fuel evaporative emissions system (EVP).

(2) "Tampering" means the dismantling, removal, or rendering ineffective of any air pollution control device or system whichhas been installed on a motor vehicle by the vehicle manufacturer except to replace such device or system with a device or systemequivalent in design and function to the part that was originally installed on the motor vehicle.(a) A motor vehicle which has been rebuilt, built from parts, or has had an engine exchanged must match exactly any UnitedStates Environmental Protection Agency certified configuration of the same or newer model year as the chassis.(b) An imported nonconforming motor vehicle which has been imported under a certificate of conformity or modification/testprocedure pursuant to 40 CFR 85, Subpart P, must comply with the emission control requirements of such certificate or procedure.(c) A motor vehicle which has been made from a manufactured kit body must match exactly any United States EnvironmentalProtection Agency certified configuration of the engine family used in the vehicle.(d) Any failure to meet the conditions of paragraphs (a), (b) or (c), above, shall be considered tampering.

(3) "Three-point component check" means an inspection to confirm that the following air pollution control devices andsystems, if installed on the motor vehicle by the vehicle manufacturer or importer, are in place and appear properly connected andundamaged as determined by visual observation:
(a) Catalytic converter.
(b) Fuel inlet restrictor.
(c) Unvented fuel cap

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Basically, you need a cat in florida. The document is a lot longer than that and can be found here:

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/legal/legaldocuments/rules/air/62-243.pdf

[IALuder]

in iowa they dont check anything unless you pulled over and the PO notice it.

[AkimboStylee]

i guess im lucky

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by krwheeler85
i guess im lucky

Yeah, its one of those things that you'll probably never get busted for, but if for some reason you do, you're kind of screwed.

[AkimboStylee]

yeah i know, my parents got me an obx racing cat just yesterday, i dont if should put it on to be lucky, or wait and buy a better one.

[ebpda9]

wait for something better. car sound makes direct fits and i can sell them for unde $150 to your door

[blind34_1]

I just hollowed out my cat, but then again I live in IL and dont have to worry about restrictions. you can pics of mw hollowing it out (kind of) at http://www.4gcivichowto.0catch.com

and its the 11-13th picture down

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by blind34_1
I just hollowed out my cat, but then again I live in IL and dont have to worry about restrictions. you can pics of mw hollowing it out (kind of) at http://www.4gcivichowto.0catch.com

and its the 11-13th picture down


How did the sound change when you did it?

[Tool462]

Random Technologies makes a good one and is a very reputable company.