those high flow cats actually only last for a few years and then you wont pass smog

 

No, the rally cat looks like a cat but inside is just a resonator. I have one and it gives me piece of mind.

 

27156 (a,b,c,f) 58 I Air Pollution Control Device Required $380.00

27150 (a,b) A, 572 I Adequate Muffler Required to Be Properly Maintained $108.00

27151 (a) 56 I Modification of Exhaust System Prohibited $108.00


This is what I found... so where did you get that the ticket was $2500?

 

Q. What is the penalty for a violation of the law?
A. Catalytic converter falls under California anti-tampering law. The law is designed to prevent tampering with pollution control devices on California vehicles. The anti-tampering law is Vehicle Code Section 27156 and covers all pollution related systems and devices on a motor vehicle. A violation of this law may also include a parallel violation of California Business and Professions Code Sections 17200 and 17500. Judges usually impose penalty based on the severity of the offence and whether a repeat offender is involved, and a fine of up to $2,500 for each violation may be assessed, as well as some jail time.

 

Very conservative tune untill I upgrade my rods and pistons and go back to E85.

 

I'm actually going to get the RRE TBE soon after I get it smogged. It's due this year. I'm going with the RRE cat to keep it 'legal.' the hassle aint worth it. BUT, might as well smog it before you mod.

 

one other quick question, for what i plan to do/be at ~330-350hp
do i need to upgrade the intercooler?

i know the pipes are a must, but do i need a larger core? or only when i upgrade
the turbo?

 

asked the same question to my friend a while back. its only if you upgrade the turbo. i mean you can if you really want to and want to upgrade later on, but its not necessary. stock ic can handle 350hp.