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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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hey this is a question for california members. i lived in turlock ca up until about 4 years ago when i moved to tenn. im planning on moving back this summer and i have a 00 ss camaro. the previous owner removed the cats and im going to need to pass emisions once i get there. is there any way i can do this without putting cats back on it. if not wut cats do you recommend i go with. thanks
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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find some stock ones and put em on there . . . anytime the cat is moved from it original position or removed totally is cause for automatic failure at a smog station i have manifolds and cats then 3inch true duals and it sounds amazing but i definately miss the midrange power i had from my lt's but avoiding the fine of not having them is worth it lol
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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you can buy a smog, if you can find a place that will do that. but id find some stockers or get some carsound/magnaflow cats
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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ok thanks. i guess i will put factory cats back on. and i was also planning on going 3inch true duals and dump it before the axle with flomaster single chambers. you think it will still sound good?
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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ok thanks. i guess i will put factory cats back on. and i was also planning on going 3inch true duals and dump it before the axle with flomaster single chambers. you think it will still sound good?
I could help you out but it will cost.. I would recommend what the others said.. unless.. PM me if you need...
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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yeah with the move im really going to be on a tight budget so i dont want to risk anything. wut mufflers would you recommend: flomaster single chambers, moroso spirals or dynomax bullets?
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the muffler doesn't really matter so long as you have one
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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oh i know i was just wondering witch would sound better on a setup like that
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