I know here in florida we don't have immisions test anymore, does this mean I can get a straight pipe installed and remove my Cat. Converter?

If its legal to do, and recomended then, can anyone point me to a mechanic who'll do the procedure, and the estimated cost?

Thanks folks,

-BM

 

It is only legal if you use your vehicle for "off road use only".

301-bhp!!! ...and growing!

 

Darn..

Just to smash the myth though, does it give a gain in HP? or does it mess with the exhaust tuning so bad its very detrimental to do so? I know the O2 Sensors around there, and thats needed for the fuel etc.

Thanks though for the info neffster.

-BM

 

Believe it or not, but it is a FL law that NO exhaust system may be modified from stock. Period.

Cats are done under the EPA's Clean Air Act of 1990. Ilegal to modify unless the vehicle is 5 years old or has 50,000 miles.

Straight pipes are completely illegal...with up to a $5,000 fine if you are caught with the cats removed. As you said, however, we don't have emissions tests here in FL, so there is a very slight chance of you being caught. The only thing that could give you away is the bad smell.

Most shops won't install test pipes as a regular service. It is their legal duty to report any cars that come in that are missing catalytic converters. That said, I'm sure you could find a shop mechanic that would be willing to do it "off the records."

 

yea but will it actually do anything? Performance wise?

"Dont start none, won't be none"

 

It will do more than a cat back exhaust will, performance wise.

301-bhp!!! ...and growing!