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Maybe a contact for someone that can custom manufacture the CAT for you if you need one.


Not sure that's a possibility. IIRC, in California you're only allowed to used certain catalytic converters that are already approved by the state. Unless the custom CAT shop has sent one in to be approved, then it won't be an option for us.

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...but I don't believe it is necessary to do anything more than a "sniff" test and general vehicle inspection.

If the tailpipe emissions are within spec, does it really matter if the car has headers/CAI/cam etc..?


I'm with you on that. I think CA is trying to crack down on shops that 'help' <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" /> you pass vehicles that normally wouldn't pass a smog check. I'm OK with that. What I'm not OK with is making EVERY vehicle owner go through the Star inspection station and charging extra for it especially when 99% or more have never attempted to skirt the process.

So can anyone confirm that this is for ALL pre 2000 vehicles regardless of past test results or just those that barely passed? If I paid extra in the past to ensure my rig is properly maintained and it passed with flying colors, there's no reason I should have to go to a Star Smog Station.