Originally Posted by aj2494
(Post 3212027)
What is this magical non-instant gratification thing?
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Originally Posted by aj2494
(Post 3211902)
Agreed, but when it comes to headers, remember that it's federally illegal to remove any catalytic converter unless it is causing the motor to run poorly, and even then it must be replaced with an EPA approved cat.
Originally Posted by aj2494
(Post 3211902)
Meaning that if you have a CA emissions package, you cannot legally just replace the headers with a 49 state set.
Originally Posted by aj2494
(Post 3211902)
There definitely is not a twin downpipe on the EPA version.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...9c2112d287.jpg The downpipe is exactly the same size and length for both versions. The difference is that the CA version has precats and downstream O2 sensor bungs in it. Like so: https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...16bffa1a0a.jpg You can see in that picture that the downpipe (either version) bolts to the exhaust manifolds as a separate piece. Here's an EPA 4.0L with a header instead of the stock manifolds. Note the O2 sensor bungs plugged up. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...22d8f80cd4.jpg And here's a CA version with a Torque Tubes style header. You can't see the cats very well in the pic, but you can see where the O2 sensors are installed. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...fea50f93dc.jpg For even more reference, here's a pic of the Borla headers next to the stock manifolds (CA version--see the O2 sensors): https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...9a63f3ed2d.jpg And here's that Borla set installed. Cats are still under there. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...e48ee31c97.jpg
Originally Posted by aj2494
(Post 3211902)
Also, many of us live in states where we have to pass inspection, and you are running a serious risk by removing cats.
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To the OP it took me about 6 mo of looking till I found the 1999 XJ that I wanted for the price and condition that I was looking for. Found a bunch of others along the way but wait and bide your time a good 99 will come along.
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Alright I gotta apologize, especially to Shaky. I must have had my head up my *** yesterday. For some reason I was thinking that the EPA version was still a single down pipe, and then I completely misread your post. My apologies, high horse has been left for dead.
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Originally Posted by aj2494
(Post 3212501)
Alright I gotta apologize, especially to Shaky. I must have had my head up my *** yesterday. For some reason I was thinking that the EPA version was still a single down pipe, and then I completely misread your post. My apologies, high horse has been left for dead.
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