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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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You fail your emissions test because you have no cat converter... I guess the previous owner found it necessary to remove it. I mean it's only a federal offense, no big deal right?

Anyway, now I'm in need of one. Anyone know where I can find one for cheap? Don't really care what brand/model, I just need a failry cheap one. Also, how easy are they to install? I'm probably going to run to NAPA/Autozone/other auto parts store and find one quickly tomorrow or today.

Also, flame on all you want. I was stupid enough to know I didn't have one, say what you want. I'm not a mechanic, I'm a vet assistant.

Here's my results, I passed with flying colors....except for no cat.

To mods/admins, I know this is talk of illegal activity so if it's not a good topic, please lock/rease it. Thanks.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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www.google.com or try search. Yes they are easy to put on slip fit. Ow and theres a lesson in there somewhere.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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Yeah I googled and found some but was looking for opinions too. If you guys run any aftermarket ones.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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Random technologies I had one on my YJ and two on my SS Silverado
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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if you put more than one cat on- does it help it to pass the smogg emissions test??
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by CHIF8008
if you put more than one cat on- does it help it to pass the smogg emissions test??
I don't even know if that's possible? is it lol?
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CHIF8008
if you put more than one cat on- does it help it to pass the smogg emissions test??
No, there are other problems that are causing your failure!!
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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the newer xj's have more than 1 cat. a second emissions test after you failed should be free right? (it is in TN)...i'd say just get a generic one and throw it on so your a legal again.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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Oath, do you need it for your 91 or 98 XJ? If it is for the 91, pm bigomudders, he has a 89 parts XJ and will probably be willing to sell it cheap.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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I do have a converter if you need one.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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Slip fits are VERY easy to install...

I have a CatCo Hi-Flow on my XJ and ZJ... Slipped right on.. NP.

And I would certainly stand up in your defense with the mods. You are talking about the consequences of an illegal action... not promoting one... ENORMOUS difference.
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