Torn Cats, 2005 Titan. Need CA Legal

JColvin · 03-08-2010, 06:50 PM

Hey guys, just moved here from TX. Got my smog checked, passed with flying colors. The guy said my cats both have tears in them. I know thats typical for the 04, 05 Titans. He said i don't NEED new ones yet because i still pass inspection. However it is really annoying and sounds worse and worse overtime. Anyone here in CA have any suggestions and a cheap way out? I know most hi-flows are illegal to have in CA and will cause you to fail smog checks. The exhaust guy told me i was looking at 1k for oem replacements installed. Anyone wanna help me here???

Yellomantis · 03-09-2010, 01:05 PM

If you're under the 8/80K emissions warranty, they should be covered, otherwise, I'd say to weld them back up.

PAtitan56 · 03-09-2010, 01:19 PM

so you cannot get the stillen B-pipes and the thorely headers? that is what I would do. if you pass the test, then why is CA so up the A-- on these things?? its stupid, you pass the test, that is all they care about. glad I live in PA!

Chris

bestatchess · 03-09-2010, 01:38 PM

Yeah, CA is off the hook. To use any aftermarket cats, they have to be on the approved list, and there is nothing for the Titan on the list.

http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...ftermktcat.htm

http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermk...xemptcat09.pdf

JColvin · 03-09-2010, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellomantis

If you're under the 8/80K emissions warranty, they should be covered, otherwise, I'd say to weld them back up.

Sounds like i'm gonna have to give it a try. I'll check with Nissan first