11-23-2009, 03:26 PM
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Location: Sacramento,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 707, 446ci FE
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Originally Posted by byroncobra
Warrick has a car in his workshop that has the sidepipes working but with the ends redirected back under the car so as to satisfy rego. I think the cats are in the sidepipes which is not the case in the FF version.
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No, US cars are usually registered as exempt from modern smog laws, so cats etc. are rare on specially-constructed vehicles here.
I have to say that I am astounded at the specs your cars have to meet downunda - not just smog, but structural, third brake lights, etc. I don't think any US state is that restrictive. Some require things like working backup lights but all ( AFAIK) permit smog exemptions.
The thought of catalytic converters running in side pipes makes my skin crawl, though... mufflers get hot enough, cats could inflict an ungodly burn if not adequately shielded.
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