Catted X/H pipe emissions question

[03 DSG Cobra]

Has anyone passed emissions with an aftermaket catted X/H pipe installed?

Thanks,
Paul

 

[PhillyCobra]

I've never heard of someone who didn't pass because of a catted X or H pipe. While it's technically illegal to replace a convertor unless it malfunctions and it supposedly must be replaced by an equivalent aftermarket piece, I have never heard of someone actually failing if there are convertors present. Properly functioning catted X or H pipe should certainly clean exhaust well enough to allow passing of a tailpipe test, and would have no effect on an OBD2 based test if configured properly.

 

[moonltgold]

It might flunk the visual inspection though if you have one, i.e. aftermarket 2 cats vs. stock 4 cats. Find a smogger you can trust or get the car low enough so they can't see much.

 

[trendkilllx]

heard that some states like Calif have it illegal to remove cats so you could fail as mentioned. Here in Nevada, no problem passed with MRT catted h pipe.

 

[03 DSG Cobra]

I live in Houston, so emissions inspections are a reality. Any replys by people who have passed emissions with aftermarket X/H pipes?????