I live in Cali and a friend of mine got his catalytic converter stolen from his Honda CR-V 2008 overnight. He’s thinking of replacing it with a cheap ($300-400ish) converter (that is EPA compliant) compared to a 1.5kish OEM converter. California is strict with this. do you think it’s a good idea? Will he pass the smog check/test?
thanks!
California is VERY strict with this stuff. I live in California, and I'm one of those who do aftermarket modifications (but I don't mess with the cats because of how strict it is)...it's a nightmare.
Anything, and I mean ANYTHING, involving the engine up to the catalytic converter MSUT have a CARB executive order number if it is aftermarket (not from factory). They WILL look for it, and they WILL know if it is factory or aftermarket.
A replacement catalytic converter (aftermarket or OEM) is acceptable as long as there is a CARB executive number on it. They are so strict to the point that they check the welding around the catalyst for any sign of tampering and they will probe it to make sure it's not gutted!
Cali is very strict about cats and you need to put on their cali specific cat in order to pass inspection.
Best to contact a garage or dealership for the new cat. Good luck finding them.
Scotty recommends the Monroe cats.
Unbelievable some people stole that part.
Was that car parking on street? 😯
@mink
Yes, unfortunately.
Yes
They should be layoff
@mink
I saw on the news the other day that the cops busted a shop here in Cali with thousands of stolen Catalytic converters and $300,000 worth of cash... funny part, no arrests. These thieves definitely got to go.
I found🤭 another reason to buy an EV?