test pipe or cat?

[TogueDrifter]

When I upgrade my exaust system, should I use a 3 inch catalytic converter or a test pipe? Would a cat. be too much of a restriction for the turbo and would the test pipe be louder than the cat?

[NoOneBetter]

you should just get a 3inch high flow cat since you leave in CA

[karmakaze]

i went with a test pipe but thats because i live in tennessee and we don't have emissions checks.

[need2drift]

yea I have a test pipe, but no emissions test in mississippi...

[teddy]

picked up a project nissan resonated test pipe for like 60 bucks. But I dont have emissions either. You'll prolly wanna go with a cat.

[2_Liter_Turbo]

Comming from a fellow CA guy. Go with a CAT. Quieter, you'll pass CAT inspections, and it keeps the exhaust all nice and shiny!

[deCksy]

CAT my friend. Save the air in CA

[TogueDrifter]

hahaha, thank you I think I will do my part to save the air. I appreciate it guys!

[partymonster 975]

ya go with the CAT if you want to be safe with the law and have nothing to worry about.

[TogueDrifter]

Thanks bro, I had a question... I am goin with a Greddy turbo elbow, Greddy downpipe, and the BRM cat back. How long does the Cat need to be to fit?

[2_Liter_Turbo]

Should just be the stock length. Just get a 3" Catco.

[mallbor240SR]

you guys mean that an SR20det powered car will pass emissions in CA if using a CAT?I always thought SRs will never pass emissions in the US

[srdrps13]

i got a test pipe for my sr'd 240 haven't had a chance to get emission test since i moved to delaware from philly. i passed emissions up there with a cat.

[drifter_for_life06]

i bought a BRM testpipe for my car, livign in PA havent ahd the emisions yet(due in March) i guess im going to fail.....unless i get a cat or find a friendly shop that are supposedly all over the place

[2_Liter_Turbo]

you guys mean that an SR20det powered car will pass emissions in CA if using a CAT?I always thought SRs will never pass emissions in the US

No, it wont pass emissions in CA. It will pass some states emissions, but that's because they actually test the emsissions. CA has retarded laws, and if it isn't stock, your gonna have a hard time passing it. If it isn't offered in the States, then you better move to AR, OR, or other states that allow you to pass emissions with just a tail pipe test or no test at all.

[drifter_for_life06]

anyone know the laws regarding this thread fro PA?

[srdrps13]

i passed with a cat on mine... just find a friend with a cat i guess? lol...

[TogueDrifter]

oh ok.... will do

[drifter_for_life06]

i know a guy with a TP that passes, but he knows teh guy at the shop

another friend has a cat-delete pipe(lengthened downpipe) and he passes a a shop, so i guess if they pass, ill try those two places