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Catalytic Converter Location

Does anyone think the "Visual inspection" guys will care If I put my Aftermarket cats in the Extension pipes behind the H-Pipe?  I don't want to cut up my H-Pipe.  I can't seem to find if there is a location requirement.

Anyone with experience in this?

Thanks,
-Z
My car is a gravity hybrid.  The gasoline engine gets me up the hills, and gravity gets me down.

Catalytic Converter Location

Reply #1
Towards the back of the car? Not sure if thats a good idea. The closer they are to the engine the better.
93 Festiva L, 193k miles, BP+T/G25MR swap, T3 50trim .48/.42, SRT FMIC, Capri electronics/Rocketchip, 2.5" exhaust
bests: ET 12.86, MPH 110.25, 1.92 short
02 Subaru Impreza WRX, 129k miles
97 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, 236k miles

Catalytic Converter Location

Reply #2
Just buy some dummy cats, they are cats that have been hollowed out, cheap and pass most inspections.... unless you want real ones.

Catalytic Converter Location

Reply #3
I already have some cheap weld in ones.  I looked for dummy ones, but couldn't find them.  I'm not too concerned about their function.  It's a recreation car and rarely gets driven.
-Z
My car is a gravity hybrid.  The gasoline engine gets me up the hills, and gravity gets me down.

Catalytic Converter Location

Reply #4
Just weld the heat shields on lol
93 Festiva L, 193k miles, BP+T/G25MR swap, T3 50trim .48/.42, SRT FMIC, Capri electronics/Rocketchip, 2.5" exhaust
bests: ET 12.86, MPH 110.25, 1.92 short
02 Subaru Impreza WRX, 129k miles
97 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, 236k miles

 

Catalytic Converter Location

Reply #5
I tried looking for those as well, but they Pick n Pull near me cuts out all the cats before the carshiznit the lot.
My car is a gravity hybrid.  The gasoline engine gets me up the hills, and gravity gets me down.