Contents
- 1 What makes a catalytic converter legal in California?
- 2 Are Flowmaster catalytic converters legal in California?
- 3 Can you install your own catalytic converter in California?
- 4 Why cant some catalytic converters be shipped to California?
- 5 Why can’t I buy a catalytic converter in California?
- 6 Do you need a catalytic converter in California?
- 7 What happens if your catalytic converter does not match the EO number?
What makes a catalytic converter legal in California?
In order to be legally sold and installed in California, a catalytic converter must undergo extensive testing to prove that it is durable and meets emission control requirements. It’s not enough for a catalytic converter to “just get you through your next smog”, it must be built to last.
Are Flowmaster catalytic converters legal in California?
Flowmaster Catalytic Converters Feature stainless steel shells and high load of noble metals substrate for consistent and reliable performance. The converters meet all federal environmental regulations and emission standards. Not legal for use in California.
Can you install your own catalytic converter in California?
ATTENTION: Under California regulations, it is illegal to install a catalytic converter based solely on physical shape, size, configuration or pipe diameter.
Does California allow out of state catalytic converters?
Answer: So long as the vehicle is equiped with the original catalytic converter (installed at factory), it will pass the California smog check without modification needed.
Why can’t catalytic converters be shipped California?
They can’t ship here because those cats haven’t been certified here. Only the OEM for the late model 3rd gens are legal as far as I have found. If you do ship it that way, get it here and throw it on it will probably work to make the truck run okay and not throw a check engine light…..
Why cant some catalytic converters be shipped to California?
California has EXTREMELY strict emissions laws with a heavy focus on using OEM and California approved parts. Chances are it’s not legal to install on a car registered in California. Also, due to theft, it is illegal to install a used catalytic converter in California.
Why can’t I buy a catalytic converter in California?
Do you need a catalytic converter in California?
Effective January 1st, 2009, California enacted a new law that all California vehicles must meet California’s emission standards. If your vehicle was purchased in California anytime on or after said date, your car will not function properly without a California regulated catalytic converter, even if you reside outside of California.
What to do if there is no California approved converter?
If no listing is found for your vehicle it still may not mean there is no listing for your car. Give our sales department a call and we will make every attempt to find you a California approved unit at a discount price. We have a strong technical department and they can help you in figuring out any problems with the vehicle.
Is it illegal to increase the number of catalytic converters?
Decreasing or increasing the number of catalytic converters (compared to the OE configuration) is prohibited. – Fill out the warranty card. – Obtain the customer’s signature on the card.
What happens if your catalytic converter does not match the EO number?
If the EO (executive order) number doesn’t not match the correct EO number as indicated on the California Air Resources Board website for Allowed Aftermarket Catalytic Converters, your vehicle will fail the visual portion of the smog check as an “emissions tamper”.